American wings : Chicago's pioneering Black aviators and the race for equality in the sky
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Wein, Elizabeth, author.
Published
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780593323984, 059332398X
Physical Desc
376 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Status
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| Location | Call Number | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Eldredge Public Library - Young Adult | YA 629.13 Smi | On Shelf | |
| Harwich Brooks Free Library - Young Adult, New | YA 629.13 SMI | Checked Out | September 26, 2024 |
| Hyannis Public Library - Young Adult | YA 920 Smith | On Shelf | |
| Nantucket Atheneum Library - Young Adult | YA 629.13 SMI | On Shelf | |
| West Tisbury Free Public Library - Young Adult | YA 329.13 SMI | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Aeronautics -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
African American air pilots -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Biographies.
Biographies.
Private flying -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
African American air pilots -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Biographies.
Biographies.
Private flying -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Societies, etc. -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
Aeronautics -- History.
Aeronautics, Commercial -- Illinois -- Chicago.
African Americans -- Biography.
Air pilots.
Aéro-clubs -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Aéronautique -- États-Unis -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pilotes d'aéronef -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pilotes d'aéronef noirs américains -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
United States -- Race relations -- History.
États-Unis -- Relations raciales -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Aeronautics, Commercial -- Illinois -- Chicago.
African Americans -- Biography.
Air pilots.
Aéro-clubs -- Illinois -- Chicago -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Aéronautique -- États-Unis -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pilotes d'aéronef -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Pilotes d'aéronef noirs américains -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
United States -- Race relations -- History.
États-Unis -- Relations raciales -- Histoire -- 20e siècle -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
More Details
Published
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024.
Language
English
ISBN
9780593323984, 059332398X
Lexile measure
1210
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 280-368) and index.
Description
"A nonfiction account of a group of determined Black Americans who created a flying club and built their own airfield on Chicago's South Side in the period between World Wars I and II"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 7 years and up,G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Target Audience
1210L,Lexile
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Smith, S. L., & Wein, E. (2024). American wings: Chicago's pioneering Black aviators and the race for equality in the sky . G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sherri L. and Elizabeth, Wein. 2024. American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky. G.P. Putnam's Sons.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sherri L. and Elizabeth, Wein. American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Smith, Sherri L.,, and Elizabeth Wein. American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2024.
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