women air pilots

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

Tells of the experiences of women who flew airplanes for their countries during World War II.

Lieutenant Grace Yates and Major Bruce Stanton struggle to accept their separation and bridge the miles between them through passionate love letters, and when they both find themselves fighting in a dangerous war, they realize their faith in God is the most useful tool they have.

In 1944, eighteen-year-old Bernadette Thompson leaves her Iowa home and attends training camp for the Women Airforce Service Pilots in Sweetwater Texas, where she hones her flying skills and befriends women of different backgrounds.

Beginning reader biography of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, who helped develop many records in early aviation.

Chronicles the life of pilot Amelia Earhart, discussing her sense of adventure, struggles to promote women's rights, numerous accomplishments, and mysterious disappearance.

In 1943, a British fighter plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France and the survivor tells a tale of friendship, war, espionage, and great courage as she relates what she must to survive while keeping secret all that she can.

Presents the story of the legendary aviator, Amelia Earhart, from her childhood until her final flight in 1937.

Presents the development and history of the JN-4D airplane, commonly called the Jenny, and portrays a typical woman pilot who trained army air cadets for World War I and later carried air mail.

"Five-year old Marco sees his Mama in her military flight suit; his questions about the colorful patches spark a conversation about why mommies serve and wear uniforms"--OCLC.