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Bessie Coleman

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4 out of 5
Based on 17 Ratings and 3 Reviews

Book Description
You probably know that Bessie Coleman was the first black woman pilot. But did you know that She had to pick cotton when she was young? She managed a chili restaurant? She learned to speak French while taking flying lessons in France? Pilots honor her by flying over her grave on Memorial Day? A flying school is named after her? Discover the story behind these facts and more!
Book Information
PublisherLerner Publishing Group
BindingLibrary Binding (3 editions)
Reading LevelYoung Adults
# of Pages112
ISBN-100822524694
ISBN-13978-0822524694
Publication Date06/01/2005
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About Martha Cosgrove (Author) : Martha Cosgrove is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Martha Cosgrove include Edgar Allan Poe (Just the Facts Biographies), Malcolm X (Just ... more
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About Philip S. Hart (Author) : Philip S. Hart is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Philip S. Hart include Bessie Coleman (Just the Facts Biographies), Flying Free: Americ... more
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