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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)
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 1998
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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
Age Level: 6-9
Grade Level: 1-4
Guided Reading: M (Grade 2)
Physical Information: 0.19" H x 8.51" W x 10.25" L (0.36 lbs) 32 pages
Themes:
- Theometrics - Secular
- Ethnic Orientation - African American
Features: Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product
Awards: Young Hoosier Book Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2000
Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 01/19/1998
Accelerated Reader Info
Quiz #: 29491
Reading Level: 3.8   Interest Level: Lower Grades   Point Value: 0.5
 
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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.

 
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