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George Shea

    George Shea est un auteur pour jeunes lecteurs et un journaliste environnemental dont le travail explore les histoires de figures clés qui ont façonné notre compréhension du monde naturel. Il établit des parallèles convaincants entre les pionniers de l'environnement, soulignant comment leurs découvertes révolutionnaires et leur plaidoyer ont sensibilisé le public à la vulnérabilité de la planète. L'écriture de Shea éclaire des moments cruciaux de l'histoire environnementale et de la recherche scientifique, explorant l'impact profond de l'activité humaine sur la Terre. Ses récits visent à éduquer et à inspirer les lecteurs à contempler leur relation avec l'environnement.

    I Can Read Book - 4: First Flight
    • I Can Read Book - 4: First Flight

      The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers

      • 48pages
      • 2 heures de lecture

      This Level Four I Can Read book is a perfect bridge to chapter books for elementary-grade kids—and it introduces the thrilling story of the Wright Brothers, flight pioneers. It's also an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who are ready to read independently. It’s a fun way to keep your child engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children.When Tom Tate hears that Wilbur and Orville Wright are building a flying machine, he can't wait to try it. Tom's dad thinks it's dangerous. Some people think the Wrights are crazy. Can Tom help the brothers get their dream off the ground?"Children will identify with the spirit of this boy who enthusiastically volunteered to try out the glider when there wasn't enough wind to lift the grown men," commented School Library Journal, which also praised the "carefully researched" illustrations.First Flight helps build reading confidence and pleasure while engaging young readers with compelling historical fiction.

      I Can Read Book - 4: First Flight1997