Title
The Wright Brothers: NoseDiving into History (Epic Fails #1),Used
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
A hilarious nonfiction look at two of history's most epic "failures": the Wright brothers, whose countless crashes ultimately led to groundbreaking success.Although Orville and Wilbur Wright are celebrated today as heroes for their revolutionary contributions to science and engineeringthey are acknowledged as the first men to successfully achieve powered, piloted flighttheir success was hardearned. (Spoiler alert: there were a lot of nosedives involved.) In fact, it took the selftaught engineers years of work and dozens of crashes before they managed a single twelvesecond flight!In this first installment of the brand new Epic Fails series, Ben Thompson and Erik Slader take readers through the Wright brothers' many mishaps and misadventures as they paved the way for modern aviation.The Epic Fails series takes a humorous and unexpected view of history, exploring the surprising stories behind a variety of groundbreaking discoveries, voyages, experiments, and innovations, illustrating how many of mankind's biggest successes are in fact the result of some pretty epic failures.This title has Common Core connections.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History'? A: The book explores the humorous and often challenging journey of the Wright brothers as they faced numerous failures in their quest to achieve powered flight, ultimately leading to their groundbreaking success.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 128 pages.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: This book is suitable for children and young adults, as well as anyone interested in aviation history or humorous takes on historical events.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, this title is the first installment of the Epic Fails series, which presents humorous and unexpected stories of significant historical failures that led to major successes.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality feel.
- Q: When was 'The Wright Brothers: Nose-Diving into History' published? A: The book was published on July 10, 2018.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Ben Thompson and Erik Slader.
- Q: Does this book have any educational connections? A: Yes, the book has Common Core connections, making it a useful resource for educational settings.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the Wright brothers' many mishaps and misadventures that ultimately contributed to their success in aviation.
- Q: What genre does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized as nonfiction, specifically focusing on history with a humorous twist.