Meet the Wright Brothers | Problem Solving with Wilbur & Orville

Discover the story of the Wright brothers, whose persistence and ingenuity led to the first powered flight in 1903, lasting just twelve seconds but changing history forever. From a young age, Orville and Wilbur were curious and determined, inspired to build the world’s first flying machine. Their journey, marked by innovation and problem-solving, comes to life in this read-aloud video. Amanda Wright Lane, a descendant of the Wright brothers, reads Young Orville and Wilbur Wright: First to Fly, by Andrew Woods and with illustrations by Ellen Beier. Her reading offers a special connection to the Wright brothers’ legacy and the groundbreaking achievements that shaped aviation.