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)
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 1998 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 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
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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