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Ten exciting stories tell of the success and failures of many famous inventors and pilots in the quest for flight. Stories include: the first hot-air balloon to carry people, the Wright brothers and the first airplane, Charles Lindberghs nonstop flight from New York City to Paris, Amelia Earharts attempt at a round-the-world flight, breaking the sound barrier, and Felix Baumgartners skydive from space. Feature boxes add additional details and simple maps help readers better understand the flight paths.Product Videos
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Author David West
Series Ten of the Best: Stories of Exploration and Adventure
Language English
Book Type Nonfiction
Grade Content 6
Guided Reading Level R
Lexile 1100
Accelerated Reading Level 6.4
Subject ELA
Copyright 2016