About This Book
This lively chapter book chronicles the fascinating story of Wilbur and Orville Wright, focusing on their numerous experiments and 'nose-dives' before they achieved the first successful flight. It's an inspiring narrative that emphasizes the importance of persistence, learning from mistakes, and teamwork in the face of challenges. Ideal for children aged 7-10, it makes complex historical and scientific concepts accessible and entertaining, perfect for sparking an interest in STEM and history.
Takes readers through the Wright Brothers' many failed attempts at flight before achieving their groundbreaking success, laying the foundation for aviation as we know it today.
Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to 'fail forward'? How did the Wright Brothers show this?
2
What qualities do you think Wilbur and Orville needed to keep trying after so many setbacks?
3
Can you think of something you tried many times before you finally succeeded?
4
How do you think the world changed after the Wright Brothers invented the airplane?
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