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George Shea

    George Shea es un escritor para jóvenes lectores y periodista ambiental cuyo trabajo profundiza en las historias de figuras clave que moldearon nuestra comprensión del mundo natural. Traza paralelismos convincentes entre pioneros ambientales, destacando cómo sus descubrimientos pioneros y su defensa despertaron al público a la vulnerabilidad del planeta. La escritura de Shea ilumina momentos cruciales en la historia ambiental y la investigación científica, explorando el profundo impacto de la actividad humana en la Tierra. Sus narrativas tienen como objetivo educar e inspirar a los lectores a contemplar su relación con el medio ambiente.

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

      The Story of Tom Tate and the Wright Brothers

      • 48 páginas
      • 2 horas de lectura

      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 Flight