The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation (Landmark Books)

Bought for 11 yr old who usually likes listening to stories but not necessarily reading himself. He's into airplanes right now so took a chance on this title. He says "I love it, its actually interesting to read and it doesn't take forever to do a chapter." We'll call that a win! It has 20 chapters and 145 pages. Most chapters are about 5-8 pages long. There are no pictures in the book. Hoping if he likes this one, he'll expand out to other titles in the series and gain some confidence in independent reading.

Pros: This Landmark Wright Brothers book is well-written by an established author. Great information. Gripping story line. Love of country explicitly expressed. Not a whiff of superiority to established culture present. A breath of fresh air. Cons: It is dated in its tone of voice. Written "for children" in a way no longer done. Younger children will not notice this, but older children and adults need to be prepared to overlook it for the book's other, and far superior qualities as compared to the Who, What, Where modern series (which are well-written without talking down, but which have been spoiled by the gratuitous insertion of Critical Race Theory, Hate USA, self-righteous myth-busting and Stirring up Resentment at all kinds of mankind's and Western Civilization's and the USA's so-called "systemic" evils.) The old landmark books are innocent, straightforward and intent not on twisting but on telling great stories about great people rising out of and also shaping great cultures. Far preferable.

Great biography. Well written and inspiring.

I never write reviews, but I had to after finishing this book. Great read! We read this together as part of our homeschool history class and all 3 of my kids (11, 9, 5 years old) were disappointed when it was over! That never happens! In fact, afterwards they requested we buy the books that are listed In the author's info at the back of the book. That says a lot! Their grandmother also mentioned to me today how much they were telling her about wind resistance, the wright brothers, bikes, kites, and typhoid fever. They definitely absorbed the information! Great, great book!

I just finished The Wright Brothers and let me tell you ... we LOVED this book. I gave it five stars and my son gave it 10 meaning he read it twice. And, not only did he read it twice, but he asked if he could read it again. This book is excellent for a plethora of reasons. I'll list some here: Their mother was brilliant and operated and thought outside of the box and she allowed and encouraged her children to do the same. READ MORE at [...]

The book is fine but I did not receive a book with the pretty cover shown. Instead I got the same red, white, and blue cover that all the other websites sell.

Kept the interest of my 3rd grader and lead to some great questions to be researched outside of the book. Very engaging book.

Absolutely fantastic, engaging history for my 10 year old reluctant reader. Highly recommend. I was not familiar with Landmark books until recently when we began homeschooling and it’s a part of our curriculum. Where have these books been all my life?! Looking to get more soon.

GREAT book, we are using it for "free reading" time in homeschool and my daughter, 10, is enjoying it very much! Short chapters that are great for narrating back to Mom!

Fantastic read my 8 yr old loved the stories and its very well written

I read this book when I was in school, It was in मराठी though, and it was very aptly translated. Just a book I wanted for my son.

Gute Story, interessant und kurzweilig. Auch kein Problem für Englischanfänger mit begrenztem Wortschatz. Leider bin ich mit dem Buch schon durch.

Good book good price