The life of Bessie Coleman
Subtitle: first African-American woman pilot
By: Connie Plantz
Contributors: Plantz, Connie
Edition: [New edition].
Series: Legendary African Americans; Legendary African Americans
Published: 2014
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780766061170; 9780766061187
Subjects: African American women air pilots; Air pilots; Juvenile literature; Biography
Description: A look at the short but eventful life of the pioneer aviatrix. From her childhood in the cotton fields near Atlanta, TX, to a job as manicurist in a Chicago barbershop; from flight school near Paris to the tragic accident that ended her life, the text re-creates the exciting life of this brave, determined individual.
Notes: Originally published: Bessie Coleman. Berkeley Heights, NJ : Enslow Publishers, 2001.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grade 7 to 8.
Table of contents: title: Flying with a purpose; title: Growing up southern; title: Seeking independence; title: Passing the test; title: Showing off; title: Crashing in California; title: Taking charge; title: Gambling with death; title: Searching for the truth; title: Leading the way.