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(The Wright Brothers for Kids
In December of 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright made history by successfully flying the first powered plane. Follow the story of the brothers from their early interest in machines to years of experimentation and finally flight.This book is much more than a history lesson, though: 21 hands-on activities let you design a paper glider, fly a balloon, measure the wind, learn about bird flight, make propellers, and more! Grades 4-8. 146 pp.
These are also fascinating books about science history: Thomas Edison for Kids and Scientists Through the Ages.
