| Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman Contributor(s): Grimes, Nikki (Author), Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439352436 ISBN-13: 9780439352437 Publisher: Orchard Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2002 Annotation: Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman lived during an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, but she didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African-American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Full-color illustrations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: B |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 9.2" W x 12.36" (1.19 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67497 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soar along with Bessie Coleman in this inspirational tale of a woman whose determination reached new heights.Elizabeth Bessie Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Innovatively told through a series of monologues. |