"This narrative follows David Harris's turbulent path to become the first African-American commercial airline pilot in the U.S., presented against the backdrop of racial tensions, protests, and the landmark civil rights legislation of the 1960s"-- Provided by publisher.

"The true story of how pilot Barrington Irving broke records as the youngest person and first Black man to fly solo around the world"-- Provided by publisher. As a kid, Barrington Irving moved from Jamaica to Miami and played football his ticket to success, he thought. But then Captain Gary Robinson swooped into his life. Barrington had never seen a Black pilot before. Captain Robinson showed Barrington a jet, a cockpit, and what it was like to actually...

Learn about the history and daring missions of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first black pilots to fly for the U.S. military. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, primary-source quote sidebars, fact-filled captions, a glossary, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes. --Publisher.

"Discusses the heroic actions and experiences of the Tuskegee Airmen and the impact they made during times of war or conflict"-- Provided by publisher.