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Aviation Media: Kartveli: Innovator in Aviation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Alexander Kartveli, an influential aircraft engineer and a pioneer in American aviation history.
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum Online Stuff: The First Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent article about how Orville and Wilbur Wright's interest in flight developed and led to the first airplane flight.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Wilbur and Orville Wright Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
Over 49,000 digitized primary documents having to do with the Wright brothers and their work with flight. A timeline of the brothers' work, a family tree, and other special presentations are offered.
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National Inventors Hall of Fame

National Inventors Hall of Fame: Orville Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
This site honors Orville Wright for his invention, in collaboration with his brother Wilbur, of the airplane. Content includes a brief biography of the inventor, as well as look at how his invention has impacted our society.
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John Glenn: Astronaut/senator

For Students 3rd - 5th
A concise biography which describes the highlights of the life of John Glenn. Two photos are included in this site.