Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman
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Nobody Owns the Sky: The Story of "Brave Bessie" Coleman

Written by Reeve Lindbergh
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6 - 9
Reading age
32
Page count
~580L
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Jan 6, 1998
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The story of Bessie Coleman becoming the first licensed African American aviator is sure to inspire readers to follow their own dreams. As a young black 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. Reeve Lindbergh honors her memory with a poem that sings of her accomplishment. With bold illustrations by Pamela Paparone, Nobody Owns the Sky will inspire readers to follow their dreams.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780763603618
    Publication Date
    January 6, 1998
    Publisher
    Candlewick Press (MA)
    Page Count
    32
    Reading Age
    6 - 9 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    96006901
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    40565468
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~580L
    Scholastic Level
    M
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    29491
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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