Describes the lives and accomplishments of six famous women aviators: Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Beryl Markham, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and Jacqueline Cochran.
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Harriet Quimby: America's First Woman of the Air |
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17 | (18) |
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Bessie Coleman: No Prejudice in the Sky |
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35 | (18) |
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Amelia Earhart: The Maverick |
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53 | (20) |
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Beryl Markham: Heroine from Africa |
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73 | (16) |
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Anne Morrow Lindbergh: Shy Pioneer |
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89 | (18) |
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Jackie Cochran: At the Top of the World |
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107 | (18) |
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125 | (21) |
| Glossary of Aviation Terms |
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146 | (3) |
| Bibliography |
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149 | (4) |
| Index |
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153 | |
Gr 6-9-In this collective biography, six different chapters highlight the achievements of Harriet Quimby, who in 1911 became the first American licensed woman pilot; Bessie Coleman, who in 1921 became the first black female to earn a pilot's license; and four other individuals. A final chapter covers modern women flyers. The black-and-white vintage illustrations, while sometimes very dark, are appealing and consist of action and posed shots. There is a map of Amelia Earhart's major flights and another of Beryl Markham's route from Kenya to England. This clearly written book about extraordinary, inspiring women will be useful for reports.-Janet Woodward, Garfield High School, Seattle, WA Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
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