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First to Fly
How Wilbur and Orville Wright Invented the Airplane
Written by Peter BusbyAuthor Alerts: Random House will alert you to new works by Peter Busby
Illustrated by David CraigAuthor Alerts: Random House will alert you to new works by David Craig
| Crown Books for Young Readers | Hardcover | March 2003 | $19.95 | 978-0-375-81287-3 (0-375-81287-3)

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ABOUT THIS BOOK

It started with a toy. As boys, Wilbur and Orville Wright loved making their helicopter fly. As adults, the brothers made their living taking things apart and putting them together again: printing presses, bicycles, planes. . . . Through trial and error, these two boys from Dayton, Ohio, built the plane that would change the world forever.
With an inspiring text, original paintings, period photographs, and detailed diagrams, First to Fly recreates the story of the Wright Brothers, from their earliest challenges to their final triumph.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Peter Busby, author of two novels, is a former teacher.
David Craig’s paintings have illustrated many books, posters, plates, and coins.


AWARDS

WINNER 2003 - James Madison Book Award
WINNER 2005 - Kentucky Bluegrass Master List