The Story of Britain's Black Airmen

The Story of Britain's Black Airmen

Hardback (01 Sep 2022)

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Publisher's Synopsis

 

Explore the fascinating, rarely heard stories of Black airmen during the First and Second World Wars.

The Story of Britain's Black Airmen celebrates the inspiring contributions of people of African descent to British aviation.

From pilots to ground crew, and with tales from across the globe, the story of Britain's Black airmen is an important part of the history of flying.

By aiming for the skies, many of them helped to bring about changes that are still making our world a better place.

  • Includes inspirational key figures such as Cy Grant, Errol Barrow, Sam King and John Henry Smythe
  • With full-colour illustration by Grenadian illustrator Elizabeth Lander
  • For readers aged 8+

About the Publisher

Scholastic

Scholastic

Scholastic is an award-winning publisher of original children's books. Scholastic publishes more than 600 new hardcover, paperback, and novelty books each year. The list includes the phenomenally successful publishing properties Harry Potter? and Captain Underpants?, the beloved series Clifford The Big Red Dog?, Goosebumps?, The 39 Clues?, I Spy?, Bone, The Magic School Bus?, Fly Guy, Geronimo Stilton, and The Hunger Games trilogy.

Book information

ISBN: 9780702307423
Publisher: Scholastic
Imprint: Scholastic
Pub date:
DEWEY: 358.4008996041
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 71
Weight: 202g
Height: 142mm
Width: 210mm
Spine width: 10mm