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Bessie Coleman

Daring Stunt Pilot

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1 of 1 copy available
1 of 1 copy available
In this compelling graphic novel, follow the amazing life of Bessie Coleman, who became the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license. With comic book-style illustrations and engaging, easy-to-read text, this biography will inspire, entertain, and inform young readers about an individual who made a significant contribution to society. An additional information section provides key facts and further understanding, making this graphic novel a must-have in any home, classroom, or library.
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    • School Library Journal

      July 1, 2007
      Gr 3-5-Aimed at reluctant readers, these biographies are no more than illustrated encyclopedia articles. Each one relates the most basic and pertinent facts about a well-known historical figure in an appealing and popular format. Students looking for an easy way to complete assignments will only get the broad strokes of these people's lives. The artists use jaunty colors and the panels are easy to follow for children new to comics. Yet the books are neither stellar in artwork nor rich with information. Even so, teachers and librarians looking to introduce their reluctant or struggling readers to prominent figures in history might want to have these titles available."Esther Keller, I.S. 278, Marine Park, NY"

      Copyright 2007 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • Library Journal

      January 7, 2010
      Born to a poor family in Texas, Bessie leaves her struggling family to find a job as a manicurist in Chicago. But her dream is to fly, and so she travels to France to train as a pilot in a country with fewer restrictions on women-and African Americans. A number of other biographies in this Capstone series focus on prominent African Americans, including Booker T. Washington and Matthew Henson.-Martha Cornog, Philadelphia

      Copyright 2010 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • PDF ebook

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4
  • Lexile® Measure:640
  • Interest Level:4-8(MG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3

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