Author: Louise Borden Publisher: Perfection Learning ISBN: 9780756929350 Category : African American women air pilots Languages : en Pages : 0
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This book discusses the life of the determined African American woman who went all the way to France in order to earn her pilot's license in 1921.
Author: Michelle Meadows Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR) ISBN: 1250819946 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 23
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A lyrical picture book biography of Simone Biles, gymnastics champion and Olympic superstar. Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took shape in a different way. Her grandparents Ron and Nellie Biles adopted Simone and her sister Adria. Ron and Nellie became their parents. Simone was also introduced to gymnastics that same year, launching a lifelong passion fueled by remarkable talent, sacrifice, and the undying support of her family. From her athletic early childhood to the height of her success as an Olympic champion, Flying High is the story of the world's greatest gymnast from author Michelle Meadows and illustrator Ebony Glenn.
Author: Tedd Arnold Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 0545667917 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 36
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Oh, no! Is Fly Guy lost? Mom and Dad won't let Fly Guy go along on the family road trip. They're afraid he'll get lost. But when Dad accidentally shuts him in the trunk, Fly Guy goes along for the ride!Fly Guy gets lost at the picnic site, but he shows up in the garbage can. Then he gets lost at the beach, but he turns up in a shell. When the family gets lost, Fly Guy is able to fly high and navigate them home!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.
Author: C. Daly King Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 0486250369 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 292
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In a mystery that ranks with the best of Ellery Queen and Agatha Christie, shots are fired at a policeman aboard an aircraft on which a murder has already occurred. Will the officer survive, and will anyone emerge from the now-plummeting plane? With its intricate plot and "locked room" scenario, this masterpiece of detective fiction was hailed by The New York Times as "a very thrilling story."
Author: Ricki Renee Brathwaite Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1982252405 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 24
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Fly High Butterfly is a story of Faith, Hope, and Friendship... Rose, the young butterfly was separated from her mother and missed her dearly, hoping to be reunited with her. Rose befriended a young girl named Ricki, whom gave her friendship and hope.
Author: Tony Fernandes Publisher: Penguin UK ISBN: 0241970199 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 239
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'What a life. Tony Fernandes has accomplished amazing things - and who's to say what he can go on to achieve?' Sir Richard Branson The inspiring story of business hero and Apprentice Asia star Tony Fernandes As a boy, Tony Fernandes wanted to be a pilot, a footballer or a racing driver. By 2011 he'd gone one better: founding his own airline and his own formula one team, and becoming Chairman of Queens Park Rangers, helping them reach the Premier League again after a 15-year absence from the top flight. Flying High is the memoir of an exceptional business leader; the man who created Asia's first budget airline, democratizing air travel in Asia and building AirAsia into a multi-billion-dollar company in the process. Published as Tony returns as the face of the second series of Apprentice Asia, this inspiring personal story will be a major global publishing event. Tony Fernandes studied at Epsom College, UK, and the London School of Accoutancy. He worked for Virgin Communications and Warner Music before acquiring AirAsia and relaunching it as Asia's first low-cost carrier in 2001/2. He is currently Group CEO of AirAsia, Chairman of QPR football club and owner of the Caterham F1 team. Tony has been awarded a CBE, titled twice by the King of Malaysia and awarded the Legion d'Honneur by the French government. He has also received awards from major business media outlets including theInternational Herald Tribune, Business Times, Business Week, Fast Company and Forbes.
Author: George Low Publisher: Buster Books ISBN: 9781853758997 Category : Graphic novels Languages : en Pages : 0
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Containing six classic Commando war stories printed the same size as the original comics, this title features: 'Aces Wild', 'Mustang Patrol', 'Glider Ace', 'The Fighting Few', 'Tiger in the Tail' and 'Flak Fever'. It offers hair-raising tales of RAF missions in a range of aeroplanes. Following the bestselling success of Carlton's man-size Commando anthologies, here is the latest of the mid-format compilations each containing six classic Commando war stories printed the same size as the original comics. Heroes Fly High! features 'Aces Wild', 'Mustang Patrol', 'Glider Ace', 'The Fighting Few', 'Tiger in the Tail' and 'Flak Fever'. Hair-raising tales of RAF missions in a range of aeroplanes make this action-packed but handily formatted collection of stories a thrill for Commando fans of all ages.
Author: Tedd Arnold Publisher: ISBN: 9780439951562 Category : Children's stories Languages : en Pages : 32
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Buzz is looking for something to catch - something smart, something for The Amazing Pet Show. When he traps a fly in a jar, he thinks his problems are over - until everyone tells him flies are pests, not pets. But they haven't reckoned on the awe-inspiring skills of Fly Guy! A very funny friendship has just begun...
Author: Maureen Craigie Publisher: FriesenPress ISBN: 152559026X Category : Body, Mind & Spirit Languages : en Pages : 366
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Fly High, Little Bird did not come easy to a woman who was afraid to fly. Maureen Craigie has faced challenges in her life, including abusive relationships, estranged children, and chronic pain. But there is bigger and more beautiful spiritual guidance available to any human who is ready to hear from the Light Beings who watch over us. This book faithfully records Maureen’s conversations with these Beings as they challenge her viewpoints and offer a vision of healing love. Funny, profound, and thoroughly enjoyable, Maureen and her guides take us on a one-of-a-kind journey by exploring heady topics with clear, concise language as she learns to transmute long-held grief, trauma, fear, and judgment, and in so doing creates a pathway through which others can do the same. The world is in chaos because humans are in chaos. The time has come to quiet the storm—one heart at a time. This book helps us to do that.
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