Flying Machines: How the Wright Brothers Soared (Science Comics)

In an era of dirigibles and hot air balloons, the Wright Brothers were among the first innovators of heavier-than-air flight. But in the hotly competitive international race toward flight, Orville and Wilbur were up against a lot more than bad weather. Mechanical failures, lack of information, and even other aviators complicated the Wright Brothers' journey. But thanks to their carefully recorded experiments and a healthy dash of bravery, the Wright Brothers' flying machines took off.