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Aloft at last

how the Wright brothers made history
2002

The Wright brothers

inventors of the airplane
2003
Examines the lives of Orville and Wilbur Wright, discussing their family and early endeavors, and telling the story of how they pursued their dream of building a flying machine.

The Wright brothers' glider

2008
When Digby and Hannah discover the Wright brothers' glider at an antiques store, the owner, Mr. Rummage, tells them about the Wright brothers' flying experiments and their impact on world history.

The Wright Brothers

1989
A biography of the two brothers who built and flew the first powered airplane in 1903.

Taking flight

the story of the Wright brothers
2000
Describes how the Wright Brothers came to build and fly the first powered aircraft.

The mystery at Kill Devil Hills

2003
Christina, Grant, Alexis, and Griffin try to locate the Wright Brother's historic plane, which has been stolen on the eve of the 110th anniversary of the brothers' first flight.

First flight

the story of the Wright Brothers
2003
Chronicles the Wright brothers' quest to make a successful flying machine, tracing their lifelong interest in flight and describing their business ventures, the death of their mother, and other important parts of their lives.

To conquer the air

the Wright Brothers and the great race for flight
2004
Tells the story of Wilbur and Orville Wright's long and successful quest to prove manned flight was possible, providing insights into their lives and characters, and discussing the competitors and supporters who spurred them on.

The Wright brothers

first in flight
2007
Describes the lives and achievements of the Wright Brothers, who are credited with the invention of the airplane in 1903.

Twentieth-century pioneers

the Wright brothers, Scott of the Antarctic, Neil Armstrong
1991
Describes four people who explored new frontiers: Orville and Wilbur Wright, Robert Falcon Scott, and Neil Armstrong.

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