{"product_id":"born-to-fly-the-first-womens-air-race-across-america-hardcover","title":"Born to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSteve Sheinkin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBijou Karman\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Newbery Award recipient Steve Sheinkin, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorn to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America \u003c\/i\u003eis the gripping true story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies--and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing illustrations by Bijou Karman. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group of trailblazers soared to new heights in the 1929 Air Derby, the first women's air race across the U.S. Follow the incredible lives of legend Amelia Earhart, who has captivated generations; Marvel Crosson, who built a plane before she even learned how to fly; Louise Thaden, who shattered jaw-dropping altitude records; and Elinor Smith, who at age seventeen made headlines when she flew under the Brooklyn Bridge. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These awe-inspiring stories culminate in a suspenseful, nail-biting race across the country that brings to life the glory and grit of the dangerous and thrilling early days of flying. From Steve Sheinkin, the master of nonfiction for young readers who expertly unraveled the infamous story of whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and the impeachment of Richard Nixon, comes the untold story of fearless women who dared to fly. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title has common core connections. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso by Steve Sheinkin: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBomb: The Race to Build--and Steal--the World's Most Dangerous Weapon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism \u0026amp; Treachery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights\u003cbr\u003eUndefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhich Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKing George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Sheinkin \u003c\/b\u003eis the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eThe Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism \u0026amp; Treachery\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBomb: The Race to Build-and Steal-the World's Most Dangerous Weapon\u003c\/i\u003e. His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, a Sibert Medal, and three National Book Award finalist honors. He lives in Saratoga Springs, New York, with his wife and two children. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBijou Karman \u003c\/b\u003eis an artist and illustrator from Los Angeles. She graduated with Distinction from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California. Bijou is inspired by nostalgia and a love of print and bright colors. She spends most of her time working on illustrations for editorials, books, and advertising, but also works in gouache to create paintings centered around fashion. She has illustrated \u003ci\u003eHow to Dress\u003c\/i\u003e by Alexandra Fullerton, \u003ci\u003eWhat Would Boudicca Do?\u003c\/i\u003e by E. Foley and B. 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