Yankee Doodle Gals Women Pilots Of World War Ii

by Nathan, Amy

• ISBN13: 9780792282167
• ISBN10: 0792282167
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-09-01
• Publisher: National Geographic Kids

Summary

Here is the fascinating story of the first women to fly U.S. military aircraft—the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II. Although these pioneers were never allowed to fly in combat, they did fly in many essential wartime missions—some that the men didn’t even want to take on. Through firsthand accounts, these women share their experiences as they test-fly newly repaired aircraft, drag banners behind their planes so male trainees can practice shooting moving targets (!), and ferry all kinds of aircraft from factories to military bases. Their courage, determination, and lively camaraderie make every page inspiring and surprising. Yankee Doodle Gals will give today’s young people a new look at World War II and show them just how dramatically society has changed since then.

Author Biography

Amy Nathan is the author of several award-winning children's books. Nathan is a graduate of Radcliffe College and has masters degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia's Teachers College. She lives with her husband and two teenage sons in New York State

Table of Contents

Foreword	5	(2)
The Chance of a Lifetime	7	(4)
Flying Fever	11	(6)
Birth of the Wasps	17	(6)
Ready to Sign Up	23	(6)
Wash-Out Worries	29	(12)
Good Times, Fun Stuff	41	(8)
Sky-High Delivery Service	49	(12)
Flying Wrecks - Dodging Bullets	61	(6)
The Biggies	67	(8)
Sent Home Too Soon	75	(8)
Up, Up, and Away!	83	(3)
Appendix Tips on Becoming a Pilot Today Chronology	86	(1)
Resource Guide	87	(1)
Acknowledgments and Notes	88	(1)
Index	89