{"product_id":"9781626721302","title":"Born to Fly : The First Women's Air Race Across America","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBorn to Fly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Steve Sheinkin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and Newbery Award recipient Steve Sheinkin,\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBorn to Fly: The First Women's Air Race Across America \u003c\/i\u003eis the gripping true story of the fearless women pilots who aimed for the skies—and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing illustrations by Bijou Karman.  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust nine years after American women finally got the right to vote, a group of trailblazers soared to new heights in the 1929 Air Derby, the first women's air race across the U.S. Follow the incredible lives of legend Amelia Earhart, who has captivated generations; Marvel Crosson, who built a plane before she even learned how to fly; Louise Thaden, who shattered jaw-dropping altitude records; and Elinor Smith, who at age seventeen made headlines when she flew under the Brooklyn Bridge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  These awe-inspiring stories culminate in a suspenseful, nail-biting race across the country that brings to life the glory and grit of the dangerous and thrilling early days of flying. From Steve Sheinkin, the master of nonfiction for young readers who expertly unraveled the infamous story of whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg and the impeachment of Richard Nixon, comes the untold story of fearless women who dared to fly.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has common core connections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2020 ALSC Notable Children's Book \u003c\/b\u003e    \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso by Steve Sheinkin:\u003c\/b\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World's Most Dangerous Weapon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism \u0026amp; Treachery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMost Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Port Chicago 50: Disaster, Mutiny, and the Fight for Civil Rights\u003cbr\u003eUndefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhich Way to the Wild West?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About Westward Expansion\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKing George: What Was His Problem?: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the American Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwo Miserable Presidents: Everything Your Schoolbooks Didn't Tell You About the Civil War\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Above all, Sheinkin makes the Derby pilots' passion for the sky so contagious, even a white-knuckle flier's heart can't help but soar.\" — \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\"\u003c\/i\u003e Sheinkin’s story-like narration puts readers right in the action, making them gasp and cheer along with the fliers...   This book soars as it details these often overlooked figures from history.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\"Born to Fly\u003c\/i\u003e is full of emergency landings, nail-biting finishes and (probable) acts of sabotage; when there isn't an archival photo to capture a moment, Bijou Karman's unpretentious line art fills in the gaps.\" —\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*\"\u003c\/b\u003e  Sheinkin’s thorough research and attention to detail make the era come alive for readers.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*[S]oaring past boundaries.  —  \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eSuspenseful, informative, and remarkably uplifting.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"With immediacy and vivid detail, Sheinken’s thoroughly researched account of these daring women will capture the imagination of contemporary readers.\"   —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eSheinkin is a history writer of unusual gumption and no shortage of nerve. \u003ci\u003eBorn to Fly\u003c\/i\u003e is a real barn burner.\"   — \u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lively and engaging.\" \u003c\/i\u003e  —\u003ci\u003eHorn Book\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUndefeated\u003c\/i\u003e: \u003cbr\u003e“A model of research and documentation as well as of stylish writing that tells an always absorbing story.” —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A thoroughly engrossing and extensively researched examination of football’s first 'all-American.' ” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMost Dangerous\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e“Easily the best study of the Vietnam War available for teen readers.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cb\u003e starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Port Chicago 50: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“Sheinkin delivers another meticulously researched WWII story.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBomb: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is edge-of-the-seat material.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Notorious Benedict Arnold: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“American history is brought to life in this engaging story of revolution and treason.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781626721302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40678714736846,"sku":"9781626721302","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_11713a46-fe14-4b49-a98b-aea06489baae.jpg?v=1640061099","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781626721302","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}