{"product_id":"fly-girls-young-readers-edition-how-five-daring-women-defied-all-odds-and-made-aviation-history-isbn-9781328618429","title":"Fly Girls Young Readers’ Edition: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom NPR correspondent Keith O’ Brien comes this thrilling Young Readers' edition of the untold story about pioneering women, including Amelia Earhart, who fought to compete against men in the high-stakes national air races of the 1920s and 1930s—and won.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the years between World War I and World War II, airplane racing was one of the most popular sports in America. Thousands of fans flocked to multiday events, and the pilots who competed in these races were hailed as heroes. Well, the male pilots were hailed. Women who flew planes were often ridiculed by the press, and initially they weren’t invited to race. Yet a group of women were 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFly Girls\u003c\/i\u003e follows the stories of five remarkable women: Florence Klingensmith, a high-school dropout from North Dakota; Ruth Elder, an Alabama housewife; Amelia Earhart, the most famous, but not necessarily the most skilled; Ruth Nichols, a daughter of Wall Street wealth who longed to live a life of her own; and Louise Thaden, who got her start selling coal in Wichita. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete with photographs and a glossary, \u003ci\u003eFly Girls\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates a little-known slice of history wherein tenacious, trail-blazing women braved all obstacles to achieve greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis riveting work of nonfiction for kids brings a forgotten chapter of the 1920s and 1930s to life, featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFive Daring Women:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet the aviators at the heart of the story—Florence Klingensmith, Ruth Elder, Amelia Earhart, Ruth Nichols, and Louise Thaden—each with a unique dream of taking to the skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Stakes Air Racing:\u003c\/b\u003e Experience the danger and excitement of the National Air Races, the golden-age spectacle that captivated America when flying was new, thrilling, and often deadly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOvercoming the Odds:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how these determined pilots faced ridicule from the press and fought for the right to compete in a sport dominated by men.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn Inspiring True Story:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for young readers, this fast-paced narrative brings history to life with historical photographs and a glossary, celebrating the courage to pursue a dream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"[A]n excellent adaptation of O’Brien’s original and exceptional Fly Girls....This compelling story will appeal to teen readers of all persuasions.\" —\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e   \"Accurate, deeply engrossing, and well-documented.\" —\u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890263781605,"sku":"NP9781328618429","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781328618429.jpg?v=1730232897","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fly-girls-young-readers-edition-how-five-daring-women-defied-all-odds-and-made-aviation-history-isbn-9781328618429","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}