First flight around the world : the adventures of the American fliers who won the race
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New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Status
Central - Kids Nonfiction
J 910.41 GROVE
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J 910.41 GROVE
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Central - Kids Nonfiction | J 910.41 GROVE | Available |
| Central - Kids Nonfiction | J 910.41 GROVE | Available |
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Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
vi, 88 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Notes
General Note
"Published in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 85) and index.
Description
" In 1924 the U.S. Army sent eight young men on a bold attempt to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by flight. Men from five other countries--Great Britain, France, Portugal, Italy, and Argentina--had the same goal, and so the quest became a race. Who would win?"--Jacket.
Description
An account of the 1924 race between six nations to be the first to circumnavigate the globe by airplane describes the efforts of the U.S. team as they struggled to overcome limited technology, dangerous weather, and unfamiliar cultures.
Awards
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction Finalist
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Grove, T. (2015). First flight around the world: the adventures of the American fliers who won the race . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grove, Tim, 1967-. 2015. First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Grove, Tim, 1967-. First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Grove, Tim. First Flight Around the World: The Adventures of the American Fliers Who Won the Race Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2015.
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