Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman
Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman
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Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman

Written by Nikki Grimes & illustrated by Earl B. Lewis
Part of the Coretta Scott King Author Honor Books Book Series
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$18.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
48
Page count
105
Words per page
~931L
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Nov 1, 2002
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780439352437
    Publication Date
    November 1, 2002
    Publisher
    Orchard Books
    Page Count
    48
    Words Per Page
    105
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~931L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~V
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    67497
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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