Wings and rockets: the story of women in air and space
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Petričić, Dušan, illustrator.
Published:
New York : Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
Format:
Book
Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Desc:
197 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 6
Status:
Land O Lakes Juvenile Nonfiction
J 629.1 ATK
Description
Celebrating the hundredth anniversary of powered flight
From Katharine Wright, sister of the Wright brothers, to Eileen Collins, the first woman commander of a spacecraft, scores of women have played critical roles in our country’s history of aviation. Wilbur and Orville Wright, who pioneered powered flight in 1903, knew how much they owed to Katharine. “When the world speaks of the Wrights,” said Orville, “they should not forget our sister.” Although Katharine Wright was among the first women to ride in an airplane, Blanche Stuart Scott was the first to sit at the controls. To achieve her dream, Blanche overcame sexism and other obstacles. The same can be said of every woman whose piloting career is highlighted here – Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Jackie Cochran, Ann Baumgartner Carl, Jerrie Cobb, Shannon Wells Lucid, and others. Their stories are sure to fire the imaginations of readers and encourage them to “follow their hearts into the sky” – or anywhere at all.
This beautifully articulated history of American women who broke barriers to achieve an especially satisfying success is enhanced by clever, captivating halftone illustrations.
From Katharine Wright, sister of the Wright brothers, to Eileen Collins, the first woman commander of a spacecraft, scores of women have played critical roles in our country’s history of aviation. Wilbur and Orville Wright, who pioneered powered flight in 1903, knew how much they owed to Katharine. “When the world speaks of the Wrights,” said Orville, “they should not forget our sister.” Although Katharine Wright was among the first women to ride in an airplane, Blanche Stuart Scott was the first to sit at the controls. To achieve her dream, Blanche overcame sexism and other obstacles. The same can be said of every woman whose piloting career is highlighted here – Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Jackie Cochran, Ann Baumgartner Carl, Jerrie Cobb, Shannon Wells Lucid, and others. Their stories are sure to fire the imaginations of readers and encourage them to “follow their hearts into the sky” – or anywhere at all.
This beautifully articulated history of American women who broke barriers to achieve an especially satisfying success is enhanced by clever, captivating halftone illustrations.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Land O Lakes Juvenile Nonfiction
J 629.1 ATK
Available
Jul 9, 2014
Subjects
LC Subjects
Other Subjects
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0374384509
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 6.5, 6 Points
Level 6.5, 6 Points
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [187]-189) and index.
Description
Tells the stories of women who have dared to challenge prejudices and rules to take their place in the skies--from Katherine Wright and Bessie Coleman to Jackie Cochran, Shannon Lucid, and Eileen Collins.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,6.5,6,69689.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Atkins, J., & Petričić, D. (2003). Wings and rockets: the story of women in air and space. New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Atkins, Jeannine, 1953- and Dušan, Petričić. 2003. Wings and Rockets: The Story of Women in Air and Space. New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Atkins, Jeannine, 1953- and Dušan, Petričić, Wings and Rockets: The Story of Women in Air and Space. New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
MLA Citation (style guide)Atkins, Jeannine and Dušan Petričić. Wings and Rockets: The Story of Women in Air and Space. New York, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2003.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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