First Flight Around The World : The Adventures Of The American Fliers Who Won The Race

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Synopsis
A 2016 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist

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 American ingenuity, gumption, and perseverance.

Copyright:
2015

Book Details

Book Quality:
Excellent
Book Size:
96 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781419714825
Publisher:
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Military, Nonfiction, Teens
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade
Submitted By:
Worth Trust
Proofread By:
Worth Trust
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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