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Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly

Illustrated by Lena Chandhok
Being a pilot means having technical expertise, persistence, and lots of courage! In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly, readers ages 9-12 meet three women who are working in aviation and discover what it takes to fly high in this challenging field.
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Rene Banglesdorf, CEO, Charlie Bravo Aviation, author of Crushing Mediocrity: 10 Ways to Rise Above the Status Quo
"The aviation industry has a lot to offer young women–a chance to see the world, build an exciting career, and make a major impact on our future. This book is a fun and well-written peek into what's available."

Jill Long, aviator, owner of Ragged Edge Aviation

"Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly has outstanding examples of "cool women' who followed in Besse Coleman's footsteps and "refused to take "No" for an answer!' I look forward to seeing those who read this book flying off my wingtip someday!"

 

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Being a pilot means having technical expertise, persistence, and lots of courage! In Aviation: Cool Women Who Fly, readers ages 9-12 meet three women who are working in aviation and discover what it takes to fly high in this challenging field.

  • Readers learn the history of aviation, including early engineering successes and missteps, career options, and key people in the field.
  • Girls in Aviation Day hosted by Women in Aviation International is celebrated on September 24, 2016.
  • Explains how aviation is important in our daily lives and is more than just a recreational pursuit.
  • Combines subjects of math, physics, and engineering.
Available In:
Hardcover, $19.95
9781619304369
Paperback, $9.95
9781619304406
Includes: Table of Contents | Timeline | Glossary | Resources | Index
Specs: 5.75 x 9 size | 4-color interior | 112 pages
Subject: Language Arts | Science

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
Up and Away!

Chapter 1
Into the Wild, Blue Yonder

Chapter 2
Meg Godlewski

Chapter 3
Taylor McConnell

Chapter 4
Kristin Wolfe

Timeline
Essential Questions
Glossary
Resources
Index