Buy new:
$19.99
FREE delivery: Monday, April 22 on orders over $35.00 shipped by Amazon.
Ships from: Amazon.com
Sold by: Amazon.com
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
FREE delivery Monday, April 22 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35. Order within 9 hrs 5 mins
Only 19 left in stock (more on the way).
$$19.99 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$19.99
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
Amazon.com
Ships from
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Sold by
Amazon.com
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Returns
Eligible for Return, Refund or Replacement within 30 days of receipt
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Payment
Secure transaction
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime
FREE delivery Tuesday, April 23 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Used: Good | Details
Sold by Murfbooks
Fulfilled by Amazon
Condition: Used: Good
Comment: This item shows signs of wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and is a good working copy. All pages and cover are intact , but may have aesthetic issues such as small tears, bends, scratches, and scuffs. Spine may also show signs of wear.

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service we offer sellers that lets them store their products in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and we directly pack, ship, and provide customer service for these products. Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA items qualify for FREE Shipping and Amazon Prime.

If you're a seller, Fulfillment by Amazon can help you grow your business. Learn more about the program.

Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
New & Used (56) from
$5.67  & FREE Shipping
Other Sellers on Amazon
Added
$19.39
FREE Shipping
Get free shipping
Free shipping within the U.S. when you order $35.00 of eligible items shipped by Amazon.
Or get faster shipping on this item starting at $5.99 . (Prices may vary for AK and HI.)
Learn more about free shipping
on orders over $35.00 shipped by Amazon.
Sold by: bookmasters444
Sold by: bookmasters444
(482 ratings)
100% positive over last 12 months
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
$15.98
+ $3.99 shipping
Sold by: indoobestsellers
Sold by: indoobestsellers
(235320 ratings)
89% positive over last 12 months
In stock
Usually ships within 4 to 5 days.
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
$19.98
FREE Shipping
Get free shipping
Free shipping within the U.S. when you order $35.00 of eligible items shipped by Amazon.
Or get faster shipping on this item starting at $5.99 . (Prices may vary for AK and HI.)
Learn more about free shipping
on orders over $35.00 shipped by Amazon.
Sold by: MeganClay
Sold by: MeganClay
(113 ratings)
90% positive over last 12 months
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
Shipping rates and Return policy
Amazon book clubs early access
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Amazon book clubs early access

Join or create book clubs

Choose books together

Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Explore Amazon Book Clubs
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Mary Kay Carson
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight (1) (For Kids series) Paperback – May 1, 2003

by Mary Kay Carson (Author)
4.4 out of 5 stars 39
See all formats and editions
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$19.99","priceAmount":19.99,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"19","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"99","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"0ZUFK58TzW4r%2BQtVgIM4MESV8VCAoYt3g3x9DX6VRrd%2FknPNMvEXqYX2HFkM9ZiH1SVMjK6cuSy0%2BB5gvmJx%2Fp%2BvesjvfQ6GYlwowxu9I6gJ6ma7KkNyBmqCNEg%2BpBw06zVVNoLe8Yk%3D","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$8.52","priceAmount":8.52,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"8","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"52","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"0ZUFK58TzW4r%2BQtVgIM4MESV8VCAoYt31QexNd%2BpFE7uLMmFwM1YieSZY8V6lueiHciMYAiyR1fGkFRws7HOVlJseRdzgmxSJIfTkUcYxFoCXcCHb4NZ6bC1n2vulqnxi7t%2FHSVCVPki3t4nmrKK2IDhotJSoIxDXrmnX8szMVPEsqpt33zEElyvu9LvpHaH","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Winner of the 2009 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Children’s Literature Award.

This activity book tells the amazing true story of how two bicycle-making brothers from Ohio, with no more than high-school educations, accomplished a feat that forever changed the world. At a time when most people still hadn’t ridden in an automobile, Wilbur and Orville Wright built the first powered, heavier-than-air flying machine. Woven throughout the heartwarming story of the two brothers are activities that highlight their ingenuity and problem-solving abilities as they overcame many obstacles to achieve controlled flight. The four forces of flight—lift, thrust, gravity, and drag—and how the Wright brothers mastered them are explained in clear, simple text. Activities include making a Chinese flying top, building a kite, bird watching, and designing a paper glider, and culminate with an activity in which readers build a rubber-band-powered flyer. Included are photographs just released from the Wright brothers’ personal collection, along with diagrams and illustrations. The history of human flight and its pioneers, a time line, and a complete resource section for students are also provided.
Previous page
  1. Reading age
    9 years and up
  2. Print length
    160 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    4 - 6
  5. Dimensions
    11 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  6. Publisher
    Chicago Review Press
  7. Publication date
    May 1, 2003
  8. ISBN-10
    9781556524776
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1556524776
  10. See all details
Next page
Teachers' picks | Explore children's books by grade

Frequently bought together

The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight (1) (
$19.99
Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 22
Only 19 left in stock (more on the way).
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
Who Were the Wright Brothers? (Who Was?)
$6.16
Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 22
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
+
The Story of the Wright Brothers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of: Inspiring Biographies for Young Rea
$6.29
Get it as soon as Monday, Apr 22
In Stock
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Show details Hide details
Choose items to buy together.

From the Publisher

For Kids series

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-8-A treasure trove of activities awaits readers of this wonderfully executed survey of the Wright brothers and their invention. The narrative flows easily and is complemented by numerous photographs that give a sense of history and this event. Boxed descriptions of other early flight pioneers enhance Carson's presentation and situate the brothers within their contextual company. The author then introduces 21 activities-hands-on opportunities with gliders; pitch, roll, and yaw; propellers; and, tangentially, Morse code (send a telegram like the Wrights); anemometer (make one to measure the wind); and scones (bake some up like Orville at Kitty Hawk). This is a valuable resource for student reports and projects, and for classroom units. The book opens with an extensive time line; a well-developed glossary, Web sites, and real sites to visit round it out.
Harriett Fargnoli, Great Neck Library, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

"Captures on paper the challenge of flight . . . activities that highlight the physics of aerodynamics." -- Metrokids

"Combines a detailed and invigorating history . . . with archival projects and clear, illustrated directions." -- Publishers Weekly

"Extensive and detailed." -- The San Diego Union-Tribune

"Has 21 activities that make it fun to explore the science and history of flight." -- Dallas Morning News, May 9, 2003

"May inspire a lifelong interest in science and industry . . . definitely a volume for the entire family to explore together." -- Skywest

"One of the best I have ever found about the Wright brothers and the invention of human flight." -- Kliatt

"Warm, intelligent, and fun." -- The Coast

"With Carson s book in hand, kids can make real flying contraptions." -- The Middletown Journal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1556524773
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chicago Review Press; First Edition (May 1, 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781556524776
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1556524776
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 39

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Mary Kay Carson

Mary Kay Carson

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Mary Kay Carson is a nonfiction children's book author. She's written more than fifty books for kids about wildlife, space, weather, nature, and other science and social studies topics. For more information about her books and author visits, go to: www.marykaycarson.com.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
39 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Peggy Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2015
Verified Purchase
I bought 2 copies for my grandsons after finding I am related to the Wright Brothers. My dad was also a member of the US Army Air Corps, and later the United States Air Force ~ a proud heritage! A wonderful and informative book for all ages!
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
N. Marinas
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for children about the history of flight
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2015
Verified Purchase
Excellent book for children about the history of flight. It includes activities so they can experiment and rediscover how things fly by themselves. I wish the book would also include simple aerodynamics, but it can be combined with other books on the subject.
Helpful
 Report
Rick and Betty D'Angelo
5.0 out of 5 stars Books
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2013
Verified Purchase
I love books and I had this book a long time ago but gave it to a young boy who was interested in planes. This is a great book for kids.
Helpful
 Report
Cyndi Frasse
1.0 out of 5 stars Not really kid oriented!
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2023
Verified Purchase
I bought two thinking they were for kids as title says. It is not kid friendly, at least not elementary kids. High schools would be able to read and understand.
Helpful
 Report
Lois F. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars Birthday gift.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
Verified Purchase
Another of the books given to our grandson on his 11th birthday to teach him about remarkable inventors since he wants to be and inventor.
Helpful
 Report
sws22
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2016
Verified Purchase
My 9 year old grandson was absolutely thrilled with this book.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
Jim
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2015
Verified Purchase
Highly recommend for the classroom. Good material and ideas on a fascinating topic.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report
ArtMom
3.0 out of 5 stars Experiments are iffy
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2006
Verified Purchase
The actual reading and stories are accurate and valuable information. Many experiments and activities are not very clear or able to be performed as written. This is a better book for reading and the wonderful photographs.
One person found this helpful
Helpful
 Report

Top reviews from other countries

Alex89
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for little kids
Reviewed in Canada on July 1, 2014
Verified Purchase
This book is titled 'the Wright Brothers for kids'. I bought this for my plane mad 4 year old but this book is not for kids. Older teenagers yes, kids, no!
Report
Paula
4.0 out of 5 stars Loved the practical activities!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2013
Verified Purchase
bought to help with a school topic on transport. the practical activities were good alongside the information. clearly laid out and easy to read and understand.
Report