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OverviewWhen Bessie Coleman was a child, she wanted to be in school -- not in the cotton fields of Texas, helping her family earn money. She wanted to be somebody significant in the world. So Bessie did everything she could to learn under the most challenging of circumstances. At the end of every day in the fields she checked the foreman's numbers -- made sure his math was correct. And this was just the beginning of a life of hard work and dedication that really paid off: Bessie became the first African-American to earn a pilot's license. She was somebody. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Louise BordenPublisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Weight: 0.148kg ISBN: 9780689864629ISBN 10: 0689864620 Pages: 40 Publication Date: 01 January 2004 Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsPublishers Weekly starred review A flight well worth taking. Publishers Weekly starred review A flight well worth taking. School Library Journal starred review A first-rate follow-up to Borden's Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh. Miami Herald Inspiring. Publishers Weekly starred reviewA flight well worth taking. School Library Journal starred reviewA first-rate follow-up to Borden's Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh. Miami Herald Inspiring. Publishers Weekly starred review A flight well worth taking. School Library Journal starred review A first-rate follow-up to Borden's Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh. Publishers Weekly starred review A flight well worth taking. School Library Journal starred review A first-rate follow-up to Borden's Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh. Miami Herald Inspiring. Publishers Weekly starred reviewA flight well worth taking. Miami Herald Inspiring. School Library Journal starred reviewA first-rate follow-up to Borden's Good-Bye, Charles Lindbergh. Author InformationLouise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include Good Luck, Mrs. K!, which won the Christopher Medal, and The A+ Custodian. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com. Teresa Flavin is a children's book illustrator and fine artist whose mission it is to delight and inspire people of all ages through her artwork, stories, and teaching. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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