Hardesty, Von, 1939-

Black wings : courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history / Courageous stories of African Americans in aviation and space history Von Hardesty. - 1st ed. - New York : HarperCollins Publishers, c2008. - x, 180 p ; 26 cm.

"In association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum."

Includes bibliographical references (p. [170]-173) and index.

Barnstormer Bessie Coleman takes to the air Facing the headwinds of prejudice Long-distance flying In the shadow of war Tuskegee Airmen At full stride Into orbit-joining the astronaut corps.

9780061261381 0061261386

2007021270


African American air pilots--Biography.
African American astronauts--Biography.
Air pilots--United States--Biography.
Astronauts--United States--Biography.

TL539 / .H285 2008

629.13092296073 B