The Tuskegee Airmen Story

by Thomas Reilly and Lynn M. Homan

Book Overview

The Tuskegee Airmen not only flew 1,500 successful missions in World War II,
but also laid the groundwork for an end to unfair practices banning black men
from certain military professions.
While playing at their grandparents 1/2 house one day, Joshua and Krista
discover a World War II uniform, helmet, and medals. Their grandfather shares
with them the story of his proud days as a member of America 1/2s first all-black
flying...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1589800052
• ISBN13: 9781589800052
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Great source

Though a bit long-winded for a very young crowd, this book is full of great information and an uplifting message. Great illustrations, too.

The Tuskegee Airmen Story

I like the story because it brings up important historical events in world and in the US. The events are World War 2 and segragation. The story has a grandfather tell his grandson about when he was a Tuskegee Airmen and how his wife was a Tuskegee Airmen.The story was very good overall.