Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers

by James Dean, Kimberly Dean Narrated by James Fouhey

Overview

Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean.

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can't fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn't need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author's note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight.

Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Sure to be a hit with young historians, aspiring engineers, and Pete’s many fans. — School Library Journal

School Library Journal

10/01/2024

PreS-Gr 2—With simple text and colorful illustrations, this book has everything readers have come to expect from Pete, plus lessons in both history and engineering. Here, Orville and Wilbur Wright are reimagined as "two cool cats" named Orv and Wil who help their fellow feline Pete achieve his dream of flying. His first flight in the brothers' glider is cut short by insufficient wind, and his solution, an arsenal of electric fans, doesn't generate enough lift to get the craft airborne again. Inspired by the spinning fan blades, Orv asks, "What if we make a machine that doesn't need wind to fly?" and the cats work together to build a new aircraft with propellers and an engine. Readers may get the mistaken impression that the Wright brothers are credited with the invention of the propeller, but the final page includes a brief history of "The Real Wright Brothers," which sets the record straight. Pair this title with Ashley Spires's The Most Magnificent Thing or Gaia Cornwall's Jabari Tries plus a hands-on activity for a STEM-focused program, and recommend it to readers who are interested in history and technology, as well as those who just love Pete. VERDICT Sure to be a hit with young historians, aspiring engineers, and Pete's many fans.—Amy Reimann

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191692166
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	11/05/2024
Series:	I Can Read Book 1 Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	Up to 4 Years

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