air pilots

"The true story of James Herman Banning, the first African American pilot to fly across the United States"--Provided by publisher.

Young Violet's only friend is her dog, Orville, until one of her homemade flying machines takes her to the rescue of a Boy Scout troop in trouble.

"The mostly-unknown tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb--two accomplished aviatrixes, one generation apart, who each dreamed of being the first woman in space, but along the way battled their egos, their expectations, and ultimately the patriarchal society that stood between them and the stars"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography, in graphic novelformat, of aviator Charles Lindbergh, discussing his childhood, love of adventure, achievements in the early days of flight, marriage, and other related topics.

A graphic novel biography of early twentieth-century American aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, that chronicles her life and aviation achievements.

"A biography of one of America's most celebrated heroes, and most complicated, troubled men, Charles Lindbergh"--Provided by publisher.

"A biography of one of America's most celebrated heroes, and most complicated, troubled men, Charles Lindbergh"--Provided by publisher.

"Amelia Earhart gained world fame as the most skilled pilot of her time. As a daring and courageous aviator, she was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Although flight would always be closest to Amelia's heart, she had other interests too. She was a social worker, an author, a clothing designer, and an educator. Most importantly, in all of her pursuits, Amelia worked hard to promote the rights and equality of women. Amelia proved that female pilots were just as capable and courageous as male pilots. Her achievements made her an important part of our history"--Back cover.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Amelia Earhart, discussing her childhood, work as a nurse's aide during World War I, record-breaking flights, and mysterious disappearance.

An introduction to one of America's most famous pilots, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean.