The future of flight. Balloons: not just for parties! -- The Wright stuff -- From deliveries to daredevils -- Types of planes -- Other ways to fly -- The future of flight.
Summary:
Did you know that early passenger planes had wicker seats? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Take Flight! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 4 book covers everything from the Wright brothers to rocket launches. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 4 Readers are perfect for confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story. From the editors of Ripley's Believe It or Not! comes Ripley Readers. Designed to help kids build their reading skills and confidence at any level, this program offers a variety of fun, entertaining, and unbelievable topics to interest even the most reluctant readers. With stories and information that will spark their curiosity, each book will motivate them to start and keep reading. Each title is certified by and includes the Lexile measure, ensuring that the content is appropriate for each level and allowing those just beginning to read, as well as those starting to advance to chapter books, to have just the right reading content. Level 1 Sounding It Out (Pre-K-Kindergarten)-For kids who know their alphabet and are starting to sound out words. Level 2 Reading with Help (Pre-K-Grade 1)-For kids who know sight words and are learning to sound out new words. Level 3 Independent Reading (Grades 1-3)-For kids who are beginning to read on their own. Level 4 Chapters (Grades 2-4)-For confident readers who enjoy a mixture of images and story.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.