Flying machines
Subtitle: how the Wright brothers soared
By: Alison Wilgus, Molly Brooks
Contributors: Brooks, Molly (Molly Grayson), ill; Gonzalez, Casey, editor
Edition: First edition.
Series: Science comics; Science comics
Publisher: First Second Books
Published: 2017
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 113
ISBN-13: 9781626721401
Subjects: Aeronautics; Airplanes; Comic books, strips
Description: Follow the famous aviators from their bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the fields of North Carolina where they were to make their famous flights. In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier than air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright Brothers  journey. Though they weren t as wealthy as their European counterparts, their impressive achievements demanded attention on the international stage. Thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers  flying machines took off.
Notes: Book design by John Green ; edited by Casey Gonzalez.

Includes bibliographical references.

456 Childrens Plus, Inc.
Table of contents: title: Orville Wright; title: Wilbur Wright.