Sky Girls: The True Story of the First Women's Cross-Country Air Race

by Gene Nora Jessen Narrated by Andrea Gallo

Overview

The inspiring, true story of the first female pilots taking their rightful place in the exciting world of aviation. In 1929, nineteen gutsy women blazed out of the darkness by setting out from California in propeller-driven planes, each competing to be the winner of the first female cross-country air race. The hazards were many, from disastrous weather to possible sabotage, but by facing the dangers with skill and determination, the racers thrilled the nation, and pioneered a new future for female pilots and women's rights.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"This is not just an excellent story of female pilots at the beginning of the twentieth century, but a stirring history of the early years of aviation." - Booklist

"A fascinating history" - Publishers Weekly

"A beautiful and inspiring book . . . fascinatingly told." - Donna Shirley, former head of the U.S. Mars program, NASA

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170559879
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	08/18/2018
Edition description:	Unabridged

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