STEM: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING

Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom & Science

Bill Haduch, author of the book called, Go Fly a Bike! The Ultimate Book of Bicycle Fun, Freedom & Science, does an excellent job with sharing with kids the innovative creations of Wilbur and Orville Wright who were two brothers inventors, and aviation pioneers who were recognized for their invention and construction of the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight, on December 17, 1903.  Through their research on flight the Wright brothers also stumbled upon the idea of a bicycle. Who doesn't enjoy riding bikes as a kid or as an adult?  Children who are either learning to ride a bike or who just plan enjoy riding would love to learn about how bicycles first came about and who was responsible.  Haduch lays out the illustrations and description in a way that is easy to follow.  This book can be read and enjoyed by from ages 8-adulthood.  Teachers can use this book while doing projects on technology, science or engineering.

• Age Range: 8 and up                                 Grade Level: 3 and up
• Hardcover: 80 pages                                  Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (March 30, 2004)
• Language: English                                      ISBN-10: 0525470247          ISBN-13: 978-0525470243

 About the Author: Bill Haduch
Haduch is a husband, father, musician, bicyclist, electrician, handyman, backpacker, skyscraper window-washer, canoeist, newspaper reporter, skier, corporate science writer, welder, advertising & public relations executive, cook, school assembly speaker, British sports car enthusiast, magazine writer, brewer, community volunteer, entrepreneur and children's author.

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Haduch grew up in Pennsylvania's and received a writing degree from the University of Pittsburgh where he began his career, traveled throughout Europe and the Caribbean and worked in New York City. He now lives in Central New Jersey. He's written books for Planet Dexter, Discovery Kids and Dutton Children's Books. When he's not doing that, he's often writing about science, technology.