Bessie Coleman

By Philip S. Hart

Book Overview

You probably know that Bessie Coleman was the first black woman pilot. But did you know that... She had to pick cotton when she was young? She managed a chili restaurant? She learned to speak French while taking flying lessons in France? Pilots honor her by flying over her grave on Memorial Day? a flying school is named after her? Discover the story behind these facts and more!

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822524694
• ISBN13: 9780822524694
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Lerner Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8