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1 online resource (97 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file rda |
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Totally true adventures! |
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Totally true adventures!
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| Summary |
This brand-new Stepping Stones title about America's first superstar pilot, Charles Lindbergh, ties in with the exciting relaunch of Stepping Stones Nonfiction. The true-story adventure of Lindbergh's solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean comes to life in this early chapter book, perfect for young readers. In the 1920s, flying was brand new'and very dangerous. A $25,000 prize for the first flight from New York to Paris went unclaimed for years. Many teams tried. And many teams failed. Still, Charles Lindbergh felt he had a shot at the prize. He wasn't famous. He wasn't rich. But he was determined. He'd cross the ocean in a tiny plane ... and he'd do it all by himself! History Stepping Stones now feature updated content that emphasizes Common Core and today's renewed interest in nonfiction. Perfect for home, school, and library bookshelves! |
| Audience |
510 Lexile. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR LG 4.0 1 168911 |
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Accelerated Reader LG 4.0 1 168911 |
| Note |
"A Stepping Stone book." |
| Summary |
Documents the efforts by numerous teams during the 1920s to claim a large monetary prize for the first successful airplane flight from New York to Paris, describing the historic achievement of early aviation hero Charles Lindbergh. |
| System Details |
Requires Boundless App. |
| Subject |
Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974 -- Juvenile literature.
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Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974. |
| Chronological Term |
1900-1999 |
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Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Transatlantic flights -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.
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Aeronautics -- Records -- Juvenile literature.
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Lindbergh, Charles A. (Charles Augustus), 1902-1974.
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Air pilots.
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Transatlantic flights -- History -- 20th century.
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Aeronautics -- Records.
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Aeronautics. |
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Air pilots. |
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Transatlantic flights. |
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United States. |
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Electronic books. |
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Biography.
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History.
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Juvenile works.
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Records (Sports)
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| Added Author |
Lowe, Wesley, illustrator.
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| Added Title |
Twenty-five thousand dollar flight |
| Other Form: |
Electronic reproduction of (manifestation): Houran, Lori Haskins. $25,000 flight New York : Random House, [2014] 9780385382854 (DLC) 2013029274 (OCoLC)854285773 |
| ISBN |
9780385382861 : $14.97 |
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0385382863 : $14.97 |
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