Most adventure heroes are male and white, but the biography Brave Bessie: Flying Free is refreshingly different and gives young girls an exciting role model. It tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who picked cotton in Waxahachie as a child but grew up to fly. Bessie overcame many obstacles on her way to wowing airshow crowds. No American flying school would accept her because I was Indian, I was Negro, I was female. And I wanted to fly. Bessie learned French so she could take flying lessons in France where there was less ...
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Most adventure heroes are male and white, but the biography Brave Bessie: Flying Free is refreshingly different and gives young girls an exciting role model. It tells the story of Bessie Coleman, who picked cotton in Waxahachie as a child but grew up to fly. Bessie overcame many obstacles on her way to wowing airshow crowds. No American flying school would accept her because I was Indian, I was Negro, I was female. And I wanted to fly. Bessie learned French so she could take flying lessons in France where there was less prejudice. She earned her pilot's license in 1921 -- two years before Amelia Earhart. Bessie performed daring stunts at major U.S. airshows, although her career lasted only five years before she died in a 1926 flying accident. Just a few years ago, Bessie Coleman was honored with a postage stamp.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include From the library of labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys dvds etc. We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.
