{"product_id":"fly-high-the-story-of-bessie-coleman-hardcover","title":"Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLouise Borden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Kay Kroeger\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTeresa Flavin\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBesse Coleman\u003c\/b\u003e was born in rural Texas in 1892. She loved school, especially learning about numbers, and she was a good reader, too. Yet when it was time to pick cotton she had to work in the fields instead of going to school. Nevertheless, she was determined to be \u003ci\u003esomebody\u003c\/i\u003e when she grew up. \u003cbr\u003e In her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago. Perhaps there she could \"find a bigger life.\" In the city, Bessie heard many tales of World War I from returned veterans. She also heard there were woman airplane pilots in France. From then on, she was determined to become a pilot. But she soon found out that no one would teach a woman -- especially a woman with dark skin -- how to fly. To study in France was her only chance, and by working hard and saving her money, she managed at last to get there. Bessie Coleman became the first African-American to earn a pilot's license. She was \u003ci\u003esomebody.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The inspiring story of her difficult early years, her success as a stunt pilot putting on daring air shows in many states, and her dedication to telling young African-Americans wherever she went, \"You can be somebody. You can fly high just like me,\" is as moving and important today as it was then. Simply told with evocative full-color illustrations, this is a special book for today's young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBessie Coleman was born in rural Texas in 1892. She loved school, especially learning about numbers, and she was a good reader, too. Yet when it was time to pick cotton she had to work in the fields instead of going to school. Nevertheless, she was determined to be somebody when she grew up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her early twenties, Bessie moved to Chicago. Perhaps there she could \"find a bigger life\". In the city, Bessie heard many tales of World War I from returned veterans. She also heard there were woman airplane pilots in France. From then on, she was determined to become a pilot. But she soon found out that no one would teach a woman -- especially a woman with dark skin -- how to fly. To study in France was her only chance, and by working hard and saving her money, she managed at last to get there. Bessie Coleman became the first African-American to earn a pilot's license. She was somebody.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe inspiring story of her difficult early years, her success as a stunt pilot putting on daring air shows in many states, and her dedication to telling young African-Americans wherever she went, \"You can be somebody. You can fly high just like me\", is as moving and important today as it was then. Simply told with evocative full-color illustrations, this is a special book for today's young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLouise Borden graduated from Denison University with a degree in history. She taught first graders and preschoolers and later was a part-owner of a bookstore in Cincinnati, Ohio. In addition to writing children's books, she also speaks regularly to young students about the writing process. Her books include \u003ci\u003eGood Luck, Mrs. K!\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the Christopher Medal\u003ci\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe A+ Custodian\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and you can visit her at LouiseBorden.com. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTeresa Flavin is a children's book illustrator and fine artist whose mission it is to delight and inspire people of all ages through her artwork, stories, and teaching.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 10.25 x 8.22 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAward:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluebonnet Awards (2003)\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fly High! the Story of Bessie Coleman\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756960088352,"sku":"9780689824579","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d40bdc33bf66a596675e0b2453b417a1.webp?v=1780090306","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fly-high-the-story-of-bessie-coleman-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}