The Life of Bessie Coleman

by Connie Plantz

Overview

From an early age, Bessie Coleman dreamed of flying, but racial bigotry and gender bias threatened to keep her grounded. Denied entrance to flight training school in the United States, Coleman went to Europe. She returned, triumphant, with a pilot's license and hopes of opening a flight school for African Americans. Author Connie Plantz captures all the tension and excitement of Coleman's soaring achievements. Raising funds as a stunt pilot, Brave Bessie thrilled her audiences with aerial tricks. Coleman's life ended in a tragic accident, but not before her dream of flight made aviation history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780766061187
Publisher:	Enslow Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	09/16/2014
Series:	Legendary African Americans Series
Edition description:	New
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1020L (what's this?)
Age Range:	11 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

1 Flying with a Purpose 5

2 Growing Up Southern 9

3 Seeking Independence 20

4 Passing the Test 29

5 Showing Off 39

6 Crashing in California 46

7 Taking Charge 56

8 Gambling with Death 66

9 Searching for the Truth 74

10 Leading the Way 76

Chronology 84

Chapter Notes 86

Further Reading 93

Index 94