Bibliograph

You wouldn't want to be on the first flying machine!, a high-soaring ride you'd rather not take, written by Ian Graham ; illustrated by David Antram

Type

Label

You wouldn't want to be on the first flying machine!, a high-soaring ride you'd rather not take, written by Ian Graham ; illustrated by David Antram

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

You wouldn't want to be on the first flying machine!

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

808417933

Responsibility statement

written by Ian Graham ; illustrated by David Antram

Series statement

You wouldn't want to--

Sub title

a high-soaring ride you'd rather not take

Summary

Offers a humorous look at the story of the Wright brothers' first historic flight at Kitty Hawk

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Inspirations -- On a wing and a prayer -- The first gliders -- Back to the drawing board -- Perfection! -- Power -- Spinning props -- Building the flyer -- The first flight... ever! -- And now, next year's model -- Take a seat -- Showing the world

Target audience

juvenile

Classification