Around the World in Ten Days

In the early 1920s, when powered flight was still finding its wings, a quartet of inventive brothers set their sights on the ultimate challenge: circling the globe along the equator in just ten days. They design and build the Sky‑Bird II, a sleek aircraft packed with forward‑thinking features that echo many modern advances while still dreaming of the impossible. Their daring plan promises a high‑speed race against time, geography, and the limits of contemporary technology.

As the brothers prepare for the unprecedented journey, they confront the practical hurdles of engineering, funding, and the political winds that threaten to ground their ambitions. Their story blends thrilling aerial exploits with clear, approachable explanations of how early aeronautics worked, inviting listeners to marvel at both the adventure and the science behind it. Young listeners will find inspiration in the brothers’ ingenuity and the timeless spirit of pushing boundaries.