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Talkin' About Bessie
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4 out of 5
Based on 110 Ratings and 37 Reviews

Book 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,... More
Book Information
PublisherOrchard Books
BindingHardcover (4 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages144
ISBN-100439352436
ISBN-13978-0439352437
Publication Date11/01/2002
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About E. B. Lewis (Author, Illustrator) : E. B. Lewis is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of E. B. Lewis include Bippity Bop Barbershop, Joe-Joe's First Flight, Keeping the Night Watch.
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About Nikki Grimes (Author) : Nikki Grimes is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Nikki Grimes include Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope, Thanks a Million, The R... more
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About B. Moser (Illustrator) : B. Moser is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of B. Moser include Talkin' About Bessie and Jump]: The Adventures of Brer Rabbit.
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