Bessie Coleman

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  Bessie Coleman: Daring to Fly

  By Sally M. Walker

  She learned to speak French while taking flying lessons in France? Pilots honor her by flying over her grave on Memorial Day? A flying school is named after her? Discover the story behind these facts and more!

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  Bessie Coleman: First Black Woman Pilot

  By Connie Plantz

  Presents a biography of the African American woman who went to France to obtain her pilot's license in 1921 and later became a celebrated stunt pilot known for her great aerial tricks.

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  Bessie Coleman: Daring to Fly

  By Sally M. Walker

  Describes the life and accomplishments of Bessie Coleman, who overcame racism and poverty to become the first African American woman pilot.

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  Bessie Coleman: Pioneer Pilot

  By Linda Barr

  Bessie Coleman: Pioneer Pilot

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  Bessie Coleman

  By Philip S. Hart, Martha Cosgrove

  Looks at the life of the first black woman pilot, discussing her childhood, education, and flying career.

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  Bessie Coleman

  By Sara Spiller

  The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Bessie Coleman in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills.

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  Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

  By Martha London

  In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman became the first female pilot with African American and Native American heritage. She aimed to inspire women and people of color. Learn more about Coleman's life as a famous pilot!

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  Bessie Coleman

  By Riley Flynn

  "Simple text and photographs present the life of aviator Bessie Coleman"--

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  Bessie Coleman

  By Bruce L. Brager

  Bessie Coleman

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  Bessie Coleman: First Female African American and Native American Pilot

  By Cathleen Small

  This book examines the challenging times and amazing accomplishments of Coleman on her journey to not only become the first woman of African American and Native American descent to earn an international aviation pilot's license, but also a ...

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  Bessie Coleman

  By Eric Braun

  Simply worded biography of the first African American woman to become an airplane pilot.

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  Bessie Coleman: Daring Stunt Pilot

  By Trina Robbins

  "In graphic novel format, tells the story of Bessie Coleman, the daring stunt pilot"--Provided by publisher.

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  Bessie Coleman: Fly to Your Dreams

  By Bryant Holt

  Bessie Coleman is an inspiration to little girls everywhere.

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  Bessie Coleman: Trailblazing Pilot

  By Carol Alexander

  Meet Bessie Coleman.