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Book

The invention of the airplane

Call Number

  • J 629.13 HUTC (CEN)

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Publication Information

Mankato, MN : The Child's World, [2017]

Physical Description

32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.

Audience

Ages 8-11.

Summary

Gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at the invention of the airplane. Additional features include a table of contents, a Fast Facts spread, critical-thinking questions, primary source quotes and accompanying source notes, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research.

Contents

  • Fast facts and timeline
  • Learning to fly
  • Building a glider
  • Breaking records
  • Testing their wings
  • Flying
  • Changing the world.

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