Arcadia Public Library

Tells the stories of pioneering women who defied convention and made contributions to the field of aviation by becoming pilots and astronauts.

Chronicles the life of of a woman who not only earned her pilot's license at a time when people thought women shouldn't pilot planes, but also performed a risky stunt in the skies of New York City to prove that she had what it takes to fly.

Describes the lives and accomplishments of six famous women aviators: Harriet Quimby, Bessie Coleman, Amelia Earhart, Beryl Markham, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and Jacqueline Cochran.

"High adventure and high ideals merge when a corps of intrepid female aviators battle to take part in the hugely popular air shows of the 1920s and 1930s. Ultimately, one of our heroines would win a race that earned her the right to be called America's best pilot"-- Provided by publisher.

"From the best-selling author of My Weird School: a new entry in the hilarious biography series that casts fresh light on high-interest historic figures. Did you know that Amelia Earhart loved heights so much she built a roller coaster in her backyard? Or that she used to race worms with her sister? Bet you didn't know that she took photographs of garbage cans to pay for flying lessons! Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the...

An introduction to the life and achievements of the famed American pilot describes her childhood ambitions to fly and the daring trip around the world during which she disappeared.

Profiles American women who served as pilots during World War II, and describes their struggles to prove their value both in war time and after returning home.