| Talkin' about Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman Contributor(s): Grimes, Nikki (Author), Lewis, E. B. (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0439352436 ISBN-13: 9780439352437 Publisher: Orchard Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: November 2002 Annotation: Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman lived during an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, but she didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African-American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Full-color illustrations. |
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Biographical - United States - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - United States - African-american - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: B |
| Age Level: 4-8 |
| Grade Level: PreK-3 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050(Not Available) |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 9.2" W x 12.36" L (1.19 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
| Awards: Bookseller's Choice, Winner, Nonfiction, 2003 Coretta Scott King Award, Winner, Illustrator, 2003 Coretta Scott King Award, Honor Book, Author, 2003 |
| Review Citations: Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2002 pg. 1530 School Library Journal 10/01/2002 pg. 183 PW Notes and Reprints 11/25/2002 pg. 71 Booklist 11/15/2002 pg. 602 Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2003 pg. 65 Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2003 pg. 96 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2003 pg. 200 Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2003 pg. 796 Booklist 02/15/2003 pg. 1083 BookPage 03/01/2003 pg. 29 ALA Notable Children's Books 03/15/2003 pg. 1308 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 176 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style Booklist 06/01/2003 pg. 1793 Multicultural Review 06/01/2003 pg. 86 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2003 pg. 176 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style School Library Journal 10/01/2004 Publishers Weekly 11/25/2002 |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 67497 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Soar along with Bessie Coleman in this inspirational tale of a woman whose determination reached new heights.Elizabeth Bessie Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination. Innovatively told through a series of monologues. |
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