Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

by Martha London

Overview

In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman became the first female pilot with African American and Native American heritage. She aimed to inspire women and people of color. Learn more about Coleman's life as a famous pilot!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496684769
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Movers, Shakers, and History Makers
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	713,621
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	670L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Martha London lives in Minnesota. She is a writer and educator. When Martha isn't writing, you can find her hiking in the woods.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Seeking Adventure 4

Chapter 2 Finding Her Place 16

Chapter 3 Queen Bess 24

Chapter 4 Standing Up for Rights 34

Timeline 44

Glossary 46

Read More/Internet Sites 47

Index 48

Interviews

Inspirational stories show readers how each famous person overcame obstacles to achieve success; Timeline, sidebars, glossary, and other features make the text accessible and engaging for readers