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Gr 2-5 From a Persian king's attempt to harness eagles in 1500 B.C.E. to "Wrong Way" Corrigan's 1938 flight to Ireland, Zaunders has gathered some of the most colorful and fascinating stories of flight into a thoroughly pleasing book. Eschewing familiar names such as the Wright brothers and Amelia Earhart, the author introduces such pioneers of flight as the Montgolfier brothers of hot-air balloon fame; Alberto Sa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Seven fearless flyers take to the air in this cheerful introduction to personal achievements in aviation. Though the book is generously illustrated, text takes precedence in the seven six-page entries; even so, these are quick sketches of the interesting men and women and their flying machines, and sometimes the reader is left wanting to know—or see—more. Bo Zaunde...Log In or Sign Up to Read More