The Wright Brothers Author:Pamela Duncan Edwards, Henry Cole (Illustrator) The Wright boys' interest in flying began with a toy given to them when they were small children. As young men, they first opened a printing shop and then a bicycle shop, all the while experimenting with how to design a flying machine. Finally they achieved their incredible goal-man's first powered flight. — In this accessible picture boo... more »k with a 'House that Jack Built' approach, young readers are gradually introduced to all the steps that led up to the Wright brothers' remarkable historic accomplishment.« less