Description
Inspired by soldiers returning from World War I, Bessie Coleman decided to become a pilot, but in 1916 American flight schools did not admit women. This book examines the challenging times and amazing accomplishments of Coleman on her journey to not only become the first woman of African American and Native American descent to earn an international aviation pilot's license, but also a successful civilian pilot and famous stunt flyer.
Details
Author: |
Small, Cathleen |
Publisher: |
Cavendish Square Publishing |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2017 |
Number of Pages: |
128 |
Dewey: |
B |
Dewey Range: |
B |
Binding Type: |
Library Binding |
Interest Age: |
16 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Upper Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
8.2 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
4 |
Guided Reading Level: |
Z |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 7 |
