Bibliograph

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?, by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Type

Label

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?, by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1011625227

Responsibility statement

by Sherri L. Smith ; illustrated by Jake Murray

Summary

"During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this book details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces." -- Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Who were the Tuskegee Airmen? -- Two Americas -- Taking flight -- We need more men! -- The first class -- The military way -- Red tails! -- Fighting in the sky -- The cost of war -- Target: Berlin! -- Double victory denied -- Becoming legends -- Timelines

Target audience

juvenile

Classification