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	Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight by Robert Burleigh
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Product Details Binding Paperback Dewey Decimal Number 629.130092273 EAN 9780152168032 ISBN 0152168036 Manufacturer Silver Whistle Paperbacks Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 48 Publication Date August 01, 2002 Publisher Silver Whistle Paperbacks Reading Level Ages 9-12 Availability Usually ships in 1-2 business days Product Description It is early in the twentieth century, and, to most, the idea of human flight is ludicrous--with good reason. There have been many failed flying attempts. Still, the Wright brothers will not let their dreams die. They brave heavy winds and rain, sandstorms, and tough crashes--all in an effort to build the first successful flying machine. In this engaging and dynamic graphic novel format, award-winning author Bob Burleigh has collaborated with Bill Wylie to re-create a gripping tale of trial, error, and, ultimately, triumph. Grade 5-8-Although somewhat spare on detail and often jokey in thought bubbles and asides ('I don't know if he'll fly like a bird, but he sure has the brains of one!'), there is fascinating material here. In classic comic-book style, skewed panels-acute close-ups alternating with extreme long shots, cameo insets on top of panoramas-illuminate the story of the dogged twosome who progressed from simple, wooden fixed-wing flight, susceptible to the vagaries of the takeoff field, the wind, and the shifting weight of its prone pilot, to a fully mechanized machine, capable of extended and controlled flight. The high-interest format and high-interest story result in a winning combination. Although this book is long on fictionalizing conversations and thoughts, it's fine as an introduction for reluctant readers or as a secondary resource. Dona Ratterree, New York City Public Schools Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. It is early in the twentieth century, and, to most, the idea of human flight is ludicrous--with good reason. There have been many failed flying attempts. Still, the Wright brothers will not let their dreams die. They brave heavy winds and rain, sandstorms, and tough crashes--all in an effort to build the first successful flying machine. In this engaging and dynamic graphic novel format, award-winning author Bob Burleigh has collaborated with Bill Wylie to re-create a gripping tale of trial, error, and, ultimately, triumph. ROBERT BURLEIGH has written a number of children's books, including the award-winning Hoops and Lookin' for Bird in the Big City. He lives in Chicago, Illinois. BILL WYLIE has illustrated many comic books, including the Secret Defenders series, as well as single issues of the Nomad, the Nightstalkers, and the Namor series, all published by Marvel Comics. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. Customers who bought this item also bought Amelia Earhart Free in the Skies (American Heroes) Flight Oliver Twist (Graphic Classics) Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction Tales from the Odyssey #1: One-Eyed Giant, The Customer Reviews for: Into the Air: The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight Rating - flight INTO THE AIR The Story of the Wright Brothers First Flight is a comic book style biography. We learn lots of neat things about the Wright Brothers in this book. We learn that the brother first started out inventing bikes and later learned of gliders. They wanted to make a flying machine. Learn about all of their trials and triumphs in this neat book. I like that the book was written in a comic book style. Sometimes kids ... Read More Rating - Great book for early readers! My son loves to read, but has recently gotten into the "comic book" stage. This book satisfies his desire for reading comic books, without the cartoonish characters that I detest. And to top it off - it's educational! It tells just enough about the Wright brothers without overwhelming the reader with details. A great book, with wonderful illustrations at a fantastic price. I purchased this book for my son from the Smithsonian ... Read More See all books by author Robert Burleigh

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