First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers George Shea

First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers

Author: George Shea
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Book Title
First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
Author
George Shea
ISBN
9780064442152
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. It's also an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.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.Binding Type: PaperbackAuthor: George SheaPublisher: HarperCollinsPublished: 02/18/2003ISBN: 9780064442152Pages: 48Weight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 16862 / First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright BrothersReading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5

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. It's also an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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.



Binding Type: Paperback
Author: George Shea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/18/2003
ISBN: 9780064442152
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 16862 / First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5

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. It's also an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.

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.



Binding Type: Paperback
Author: George Shea
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 02/18/2003
ISBN: 9780064442152
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 8.80h x 5.90w x 0.40d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 16862 / First Flight: The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers
Reading Level: 2.9 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5