"Airborne: A Photobiography of Wilbur and Orville Wright" by Mary Collins explores the lives and groundbreaking achievements of the Wright brothers, the pioneers of aviation. The book combines vibrant photographs, historical documents, and engaging text to narrate their journey from a small bicycle shop in Dayton, Ohio, to the skies above Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. It delves into their innovative spirit, relentless experimentation, and the partnership that fueled their quest for flight. Celebrating their legacy, the book highlights their struggles, successes, and the profound impact their inventions had on the world, inspiring future generations to dream and innovate. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by National Geographic Society .

MARY COLLINS grew up in New England, but spent most of her professional career in Washington, D. C. , where she worked as a consulting writer and editor for a wide range of clients, including National Geographic and the Smithsonian, and taught writing part-time for 12 years at Johns Hopkins University's MA in Writing Program