Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of Brave Bessie Coleman
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.
Target age group 6-9
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.
Target age group 6-9
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CategoryJuvenile Fiction
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Age Group6 to 8 yrs
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Grade LevelK-2
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Girls & Women
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeSelf-Esteem & Self-Reliance
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AuthorLindbergh, Reeve
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Lexile LevelNP
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AR Level3.8
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DeweyE
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PublisherCandlewick Press
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Publication Date1/6/1998
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Pages32
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Dimensions0.19 H x 10.25 L x 8.5 W
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Case Qty70