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First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
Contributor(s): Shea, George (Author), Bolognese, Don (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 0064442152 ISBN-13: 9780064442152
Publisher: HarperCollins

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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2003
Annotation: 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.

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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century

Dewey: B

LCCN: 95017142

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 580(Not Available)

Series: I Can Read Level 4

Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" L (0.22 lbs) 48 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 1900-1919
- Chronological Period - 20th Century
- Cultural Region - South Atlantic
- Cultural Region - Southeast U.S.
- Geographic Orientation - North Carolina

Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 16862
Reading Level: 2.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

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.

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?

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 School Library Journal, which also praised the carefully researched illustrations.

First Flight helps build reading confidence and pleasure while engaging young readers with compelling historical fiction.

Contributor Bio(s): Bolognese, Don: - Don Bolognese is the illustrator of many popular books of historical fiction, including the I Can Read Books Buffalo Bill and the Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr and Wagon Wheels by Barbara Brenner. He lives in New York City and Vermont.Shea, George: - George Shea's careful research for this book included interviews with Tom Tate's son. Mr. Shea is the author of Amazing Rescues and lives in Los Angeles.

Don Bolognese has illustrated many notable children's books, including the I Can Read books Wagon Wheels by Barbara Brenner and Buffalo Bill and The Pony Express by Eleanor Coerr. He divides his time between Vermont and New York City.

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