| Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman Contributor(s): Lindbergh, Reeve (Author), Paparone, Pamela (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0763603619 ISBN-13: 9780763603618 Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA) OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1998 Annotation: As a young woman in the 1920s, Bessie Coleman's chances of becoming a pilot were slim. But she never let her dream die and became the first licensed African-American aviator. In "Nobody Owns the Sky", Reeve Lindbergh honors Coleman's memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. Full color. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Girls & Women |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 96006901 |
| Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.51" W x 10.25" (0.36 lbs) 32 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 29491 Reading Level: 3.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The story of Bessie Coleman becoming the first licensed African American aviator is sure to inspire readers to follow their own dreams. As a young black woman in the 1920s, Bessie Coleman's chances of becoming a pilot were slim. But she never let her dream die and became the first licensed African-American aviator. Reeve Lindbergh honors her memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. With bold illustrations by Pamela Paparone, Nobody Owns the Sky will inspire readers to follow their dreams. |