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First Flight

Name: First Flight
ISBN: 9780064442152

The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers

George Shea

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 18, 2003

Reading lane: Planes & Flying

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.

20th-Century U.S.Aviation Planes & Flying

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Early Flight Stories

Meet the Wright brothers through an eager young volunteer’s eyes.

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A young volunteer’s view of the Wrights’ flying machine
Historical fiction rooted in early aviation

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A Level Four bridge toward chapter books
A story that builds reading confidence and pleasure

Book Details

Authors: George Shea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: February 18, 2003
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Planes & Flying · Aviation
Reading lane: Planes & Flying

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Dinosaurs & Prehistory
Multigenerational Families
Sibling Stories
20th-Century U.S.

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Halloween Stories
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Planes & Flying
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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.