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The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane

The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane Hardcover - 1991

by Freedman, Russell

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Holiday House, 1991. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
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  • Title The Wright Brothers: How They Invented the Airplane
  • Author Freedman, Russell
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Holiday House, New York
  • Date 1991
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
  • Bookseller's Inventory # G0823408752I3N11
  • ISBN 9780823408757 / 0823408752
  • Weight 1.64 lbs (0.74 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.46 x 10.3 x 0.64 in (24.03 x 26.16 x 1.63 cm)
  • Ages 10 to UP years
  • Grade levels 5 - UP
  • Reading level 1160
  • Library of Congress subjects Aeronautics, Wright, Wilbur
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 90048440
  • Dewey Decimal Code B

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Citations

  • ALA Best Books Young Adults, 01/01/1992, Page 1362
  • Booklist, 12/15/1996, Page 716
  • Booklist Ed Choice Youth, 01/01/1992, Page 873
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/1991, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 05/03/1991, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 06/01/1991, Page 0

About the author

Russell Freedman (1929-2018) transformed non-fiction for children through his insightful narrative, comprehensive research, careful selection of photographs, and deep understanding of his subject matter. He was well known for his riveting biographies and masterful accounts of the history of the United States. One of the most honored writers for children, his many awards include the Newbery Medal, three Newbery Honor Medals, the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award, the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award and a National Humanities Medal. Major works include Freedom Walkers; Lincoln: A Photobiography; Because They Marched; The Wright Brothers: How They Invented The Airplane; Vietnam: A History of the War.

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