The Fabulous Flying Machines of Alberto Santos-Dumont (Hardcover)

from TFS93

An excellent story for children full of little known facts that will surprise parents and children. This would make a wonderful book to do a report on. I honestly had never heard of Santos-Dumont and I applaud Ms. Griffith for introducing me to him. I wonder who Ms. Griffith will introduce us to ...

from jimvail

quite wonderful read about the first european to fly a heavier than air, motor driven craft. won on goodreads or librarything

from rjmoir

Telling the tale of the once famous, now often forgotten aviator Alberto Santos-Dumont, sometimes called "the father of aviation," Griffith and Montanari challenge the idea that we owe flight to the Wright brothers alone. Soft pastel illustrations allow the yellowish paper on which Griffith drew ...