Wright Brothers Take Flight, The (25)
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With four test runs of their Wright Flyer, they became the very first pilots of a powered aircraft. Although none of their flights lasted longer than a minute, they proved that humankind was no longer bound to Earth forever. What led up to this pivotal moment in aviation history? And what was the enduring legacy of those fledgling flights? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the Wright Brothers’ first flights are among the greatest moments in history.
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SeriesGreat Moments in History
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ManufacturerCapstone (Capstone Press, Cantata Learning, Compass Point, Heinemann-Raintree, Picture Window & Stone Arch)
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Publisher or imprintCapstone Press: Graphic Library
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AuthorYomtov, Nel
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ISBN-139781669068907
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FormatReinforced Library Binding
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Size7 x 9
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Reading Interest3,4,5
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# of Pages32
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Dewey Decimal629.1300922
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Guided Reading LevelU
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Date Published2025
On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made history on the hills of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. With four test runs of their Wright Flyer, they became the very first pilots of a powered aircraft. Although none of their flights lasted longer than a minute, they proved that humankind was no longer bound to Earth forever. What led up to this pivotal moment in aviation history? And what was the enduring legacy of those fledgling flights? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why the Wright Brothers’ first flights are among the greatest moments in history.
