The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane, 21 Activities Exploring the Science and History of Flight

Joining the spate of titles celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Wright Brothers' first successful flight are two of particular interest to kids wanting to learn more about the related science and technology. Mary Kay Carson's The Wright Brothers for Kids: How They Invented the Airplane combines a detailed and invigorating history of the Wright Brothers' work with archival photographs and clear, illustrated directions for 21 projects. Interspersed throughout the text, the activities include building a curved kite, an airfoil and a model glider.