The Tuskegee Airmen
by Zuchora-Walske, Christine
Series: Essential library of World War II Published by : Abdo Publishing (Minneapolis, Minnesota) Physical details: 112 pages : illustrations (some color), color map, portraits ; 22 x 25 cm. ISBN:9781624037955; 162403795X. ISSN:978162403| Item type | Current location | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| j 900 - 999 | j940.5403 Zuc (Browse shelf) | Available | 104291 |
Red-tail angels -- The long road to takeoff -- African Americans in the military -- Flight training at Tuskegee -- From Africa to Europe -- The Italian campaign -- The home front -- Postwar challenges -- Legacy of the Tuskegee airmen -- Timeline -- Essential facts -- Glossary.
This title examines the African-American pilots known as the Tuskegee Airmen, focusing on their training, their impressive performance in the skies over Europe, and the discrimination they faced. Narrative text, historical photographs, and primary sources assist the reader in report writing.
8 - 12 years