
Born to Fly
The First Women's Air Race Across America
by Steve Sheinkin
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Pub Date Sep 24 2019 | Archive Date Sep 23 2019
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Roaring Brook Press
Description
Soar into the gripping and uplifting true story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies—and beyond, from New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Honor recipient Steve Sheinkin.
Nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group of trailblazers soared to new heights in the 1929 Air Derby, the first women's air race across the U.S. Follow the incredible lives of legend Amelia Earhart, who has captivated generations; Marvel Crosson, who built a plane before she even learned how to fly; Louise Thaden, who shattered jaw-dropping altitude records; and Elinor Smith, who at age seventeen made headlines when she flew under the Brooklyn Bridge.
These awe-inspiring stories culminate in a suspenseful, nail-biting race across the country that brings to life the glory and grit of the dangerous and thrilling early days of flying. From Steve Sheinkin, the master of nonfiction for young readers who expertly unraveled the infamous story of whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and the impeachment of Richard Nixon, comes the untold story of fearless women who dared to fly.
A 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book
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Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781626721302 |
PRICE | $21.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 288 |
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