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The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont Author: While the Wright Brothers were gliding over Kitty Hawk, the charming Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont was making his own mark on the history of flight. Alberto loved floating over Paris in his personal flying machine called a dirigible. He would tie it to a post, climb down, and spend the day shopping or meeting friends for coffee. But he wanted ... more »
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Lorna C. (cookiemonster71) reviewed The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont on + 17 more book reviews
Here in the USA, we have been raised that the Wright brothers invented the airplane. However, in other parts of the world, it was Alberto Santos-Dumont who is credited with the invention of the airplane.
This was an entertaining and beautifully illustrated story about Santos-Dumont's adventure as the first man to take off in a plane using its own power (the Wright Brothers had assistance from others with their take off).
I really liked the mention of Cartier in the story as well.
This was a delightful story that taught my children and me something new.
This was an entertaining and beautifully illustrated story about Santos-Dumont's adventure as the first man to take off in a plane using its own power (the Wright Brothers had assistance from others with their take off).
I really liked the mention of Cartier in the story as well.
This was a delightful story that taught my children and me something new.
Genres:
- Children's Books >> People & Places >> Biographies
- Children's Books >> Science, Nature & How It Works >> Transportation >> Aviation
- Teens >> Science & Technology