Books About Parachuting

The Best Parachuting Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about parachuting? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Women Who Dared
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 2017

Women Who Dared

By Linda Skeers, Livi Gosling (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Women Who Dared series

Discover untold stories of daring women who defied history's limits.

128 pages· 21,895 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 628 ratings
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Summary: Meet the fearless women who defied the odds and rewrote history. From Annie Edson Taylor's daring plunge over Niagara Falls to Valentina Tereshkova's groundbreaking journey into space, these trailblazers risked everything for adventure. Uncover the stories of these extraordinary women who dared to challenge the status quo and inspire a new generation to explore, persist, and succeed. What other incredible feats await discovery in this captivating collection?
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2019

Victory at Normandy

A secret mission, a lost dog, and a war orphan must unite to escape enemy troops and aid the D-Day invasion.

192 pages· 22,681 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 52 ratings
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Summary: Henri, on a mission for the French Resistance, must deliver a secret map before the Nazis catch him. Along the way, he meets Ace, a lost American paratrooper dog, and Elle, a war orphan. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when captured by enemy troops. Together, they must trust each other and their unlikely allies to escape and support the historic D-Day invasion. Will they succeed against the odds? This gripping tale unfolds through the eyes of Henri and Ace, inspired by true stories of WWII paradogs and resistance heroes.
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1996

Skydive!

A teen uncovers a drug smuggling ring at a skydiving school.

80 pages· 8,773 words· Est. 59 min read
3.5/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
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Summary: Thirteen-year-old Jesse Rodriguez dreams of skydiving, but when he and his friend Robin discover a drug cartel using their local airfield, their world turns perilous. With suspicions about his mentor Buck's involvement, Jesse faces a dangerous dilemma. As the stakes rise, Jesse and Robin must confront their fears and make a daring leap into the unknown. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late, or will their first jump be their last?
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