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First Flight - (I Can Read Level 4) by George Shea (Paperback)

First Flight - (I Can Read Level 4) by  George Shea (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Based on the true story of the boy who flew in the Wright brothers' glider, this title is "a good introduction to the Wright Brothers from a child's point of view."--("Booklist"). Full-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>This Level Four I Can Read book is a perfect bridge to chapter books for elementary-grade kids--and it introduces the thrilling story of the Wright Brothers, flight pioneers. </strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p>When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?</p><p>Children will identify with the spirit of this boy who enthusiastically volunteered to try out the glider when there wasn't enough wind to lift the grown men, commented <em>School Library Journal</em>, which also praised the carefully researched illustrations.</p><p><em>First Flight</em> helps build reading confidence and pleasure while engaging young readers with compelling historical fiction.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>Up, up, and away!<p>When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?</p>

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