| Description |
xxii, 197 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 195-197). |
| Summary |
Publisher Annotation: Sometimes history is made by a dyslexic, mischievous boy who hates school, is a descendant of one of Frederick Douglass? half-sisters, and whose Pops was a Buffalo Soldier. In I Wanted to be a Pilot, one of the less than 100 living Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Franklin J. Macon, tells the lively stories of how he overcame life?s obstacles to become a Tuskegee Airman. Soar through history with Franklin as he conquers dyslexia, finds mischief, and grows up to change the course of America. Readers laugh at Frank?s childhood antics, while being reminded that disabilities like Frank?s dyslexia, repeating a grade in school, and other hardships can be overcome. I Wanted to be a Pilot encourages kids to recognize history, reach for their dreams, and even make their own toys as they are reminded of the great strength and determination of the men and women who came before them. |
| Subject |
Macon, Franklin J., 1924-
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United States. Air Force -- African Americans -- History.
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Air pilots, Military -- Alabama -- Tuskegee -- History.
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African American air pilots -- History.
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Race relations.
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Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.)
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YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION -- Biography & Autobiography -- Historical.
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YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION -- History -- Military & Wars.
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YOUNG ADULT NONFICTION -- Social Topics -- Special Needs.
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United States. Air Force. (OCoLC)fst00538280
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African American air pilots. (OCoLC)fst00799007
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Air pilots, Military. (OCoLC)fst00802472
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Armed Forces -- African Americans.
(OCoLC)fst01351729
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Race relations. (OCoLC)fst01086509
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Alabama -- Tuskegee.
(OCoLC)fst01218752
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Alabama -- Tuskegee Army Air Field.
(OCoLC)fst01269631
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World War (1939-1945) (OCoLC)fst01180924
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| Chronological Term |
1939-1945
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| Genre/Form |
Autobiographies. (OCoLC)fst01919894
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Autobiographies.
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| Added Author |
Harper, Elizabeth G., author.
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| Added Title |
Making of a Tuskegee Airman |
| ISBN |
9781683509608 (paperback) |
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1683509609 (paperback) |
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9781683509622 (case laminate) |
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1683509625 (case laminate) |
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