Nobody Owns the Sky
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Nobody Owns the Sky

Written by Reeve Lindbergh

A young woman defies the odds to become a pioneering aviator.

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32 pages· 610 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~580L
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Bookroo's summary

In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman dreams of soaring through the skies, but as a young black woman, her path is fraught with obstacles. Undeterred, she embarks on a daring journey to become the first licensed African-American aviator. Her story, captured in a poetic tribute, challenges readers to pursue their dreams against all odds. Will Bessie's determination and courage inspire others to reach for the impossible?

From the publisher

As a young woman in the 1920s, Bessie Coleman’s chances of becoming a pilot were slim. But she never let her dream die and became the first licensed African-American aviator. In Nobody Owns the Sky, Reeve Lindbergh honors Coleman’s memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. Full color.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
610
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
29491
Publication
Published
January 6, 1998
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613056045
OCLC
40565468

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