Haskins, James,  1941-2005. <br/><br/>
Black eagles :   African Americans in aviation / 
Jim Haskins. 
 - New York :  Scholastic Inc.,  ©1995. 
 - 196 pages:   illustrations 19cm 
<br/><br/> Lex: 1160 
<br/><br/> This account traces the contributions made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. Bowker Authored Title code. Paving the way for Guy Bluford were many pioneers who overcame the limitations imposed by discrimination & found ways to succeed in aviation. Early African-American pilots found that Europe was more open for opportunities. Later, the need for accomplished airmen in World War II allowed black pilots to demonstrate their abilities. From Eugene Bullard & Bessie Coleman through the Tuskegee airmen & the space age, this is a very thorough & readable book. Detailed chronology, bibliography, & made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. This account traces the contributions made to aviation history by African Americans from before World War I to the astronaut Mae Jemison. 
<br/><br/><br/>in English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0-590-45913-9; 078073004508 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>African Americans in aeronautics--Juvenile literature
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>629.1308996073 H27b c1995