The Story of the Wright Brothers' First Flight.
Burleigh. Thanks to numerous failed flight attempts in the early twentieth century, people thought the idea of human flight ludicrous. Still, the Wright brothers pursued their dreams. They braved heavy winds and rain, sandstorms, and tough crashes - all in an effort to build the first successful flying machine. This engaging graphic novel re-creates a gripping tale of trial, error and triumph. 48 pgs., color illustrations throughout, 6"x 9¼", hdbd. #0005949