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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 recreationalRelated Books
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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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Detailed Book Description
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.
| Hardcover, $19.95 9781619304369 |
Paperback, $9.95 9781619304406 |
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