First Flight Around the World
The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race
Will be published approx. on 7. April 2015
Book
Hardback
96 pages
978-1-4197-1482-5 (ISBN)
Description
In 1924 the U.S. Army sent eight young men on a bold attempt to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by flight. Men from five other countries-Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy and Argentina-had the same goal. The race was on!
First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planes-the Chicago, Boston, New Orleans and Seattle-and their crews on a race around the world. The trip held many challenges: extreme weather, tricky navigation, unfamiliar cultures, fragile planes and few airfields. The world fliers risked their lives for the sake of national pride.
Based in part on the journal of one of the crew members, First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold, along with commentary, newspaper reports and archival images, First Flight Around the World is a captivating tale about ingenuity, gumption and perseverance.
First Flight Around the World documents the exciting journey of four American planes-the Chicago, Boston, New Orleans and Seattle-and their crews on a race around the world. The trip held many challenges: extreme weather, tricky navigation, unfamiliar cultures, fragile planes and few airfields. The world fliers risked their lives for the sake of national pride.
Based in part on the journal of one of the crew members, First Lieutenant Leslie Arnold, along with commentary, newspaper reports and archival images, First Flight Around the World is a captivating tale about ingenuity, gumption and perseverance.
Reviews / Votes
It's a grand tale, set handsomely here amid sheaves of maps, short journal passages and contemporary photos. A high spot in aviation history, particularly noteworthy for the rugged perseverance of those who achieved it. * Kirkus Reviews * A solid choice for young aviation history buffs. * Publishers Weekly * Offering a look at a lesser-known historical event, this beautiful, well-written book is an essential addition for all collections. -- Patricia Ann Owens * School Library Journal * STARRED REVIEW"...a nonstop true action/adventure tale replete with crashes into mountains, mechanical failures over oceans, strandings and rescues, heartening incidents of international support and cooperation, and nerve-wracking moments of uncertainty fed by political conflict." * The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books * The plethora of historical photos, maps, primary documents, and accounts from the flight crew about their experiences, laid out on eye-catching pages, help enliven the story of this incredible feat...kids interested in all things aviation related will likely be enthralled. * Booklist *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Abrams
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 1 to 14 years
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Illustrations
Black-and-white archival images throughout
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 229 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
710 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-1482-5 (9781419714825)
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First Flight Around the World
The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race
E-Book
04/2015
Abrams
€22.49
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Persons
Tim Grove, Chief of Museum Learning at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, manages a staff that produces a wide range of programming for all ages and he develops exhibitions and websites. A trained historian with a graduate degree in history and an undergraduate degree in journalism, he blogs at www.historyplaces.wordpress.com.