Fly Girls (Young Readers' Edition): How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
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Book Synopsis: From #1 New York Times best-selling author Keith O’Brien comes this thrilling young readers’ edition of the untold story about pioneering women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s—and won. In the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Yet women who flew planes were often ridiculed by the press, and initially they weren’t invited to race. Still, a group of women was determined to take to the sky—no matter what. With guts and grit, they overcame incredible odds both on the ground and in the air to pursue their dreams of flying and racing planes. Fly Girls follows the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden. Together, they fought for the chance to race against the men—and in 1936 one of them would triumph in the toughest race of all.
Complete with photographs and a glossary, Fly Girls celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.
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Experience the breathtaking and inspiring stories of women who defied all odds and made aviation history with Fly Girls (Young Readers' Edition). Written by #1 New York Times best-selling author Keith O’Brien, this thrilling book reveals the untold tales of pioneering women who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s—and emerged triumphant.
In the era sandwiched between World War I and World War II, airplane racing gripped America as one of the country's most popular sports. However, women pilots faced ridicule from the press and exclusion from races. But that didn't stop a fearless group of women from taking to the skies and challenging the status quo. With incredible guts and unwavering determination, they shattered barriers on the ground and in the air, pursuing their dreams of flying and racing planes.
Fly Girls chronicles the extraordinary journeys of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden. Their relentless advocacy led to their coveted spot on the race tracks, where they would go head-to-head with male aviators. And in 1936, against all odds, one of them would emerge victorious in the toughest race of all.
Complete with captivating photographs and an informative glossary, Fly Girls celebrates this lesser-known chapter of history. It pays tribute to the tenacious, trail-blazing women who fearlessly overcame every obstacle thrown their way, proving that gender is no barrier to greatness.
Don't miss your chance to delve into the remarkable tales of triumph and courage. Order your copy of Fly Girls (Young Readers' Edition) now, and experience the thrill of pioneer women defying conventions and soaring to new heights in aviation history. Order now!
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