Bibliograph

The Tuskegee airmen, African-American pilots of World War II

Type

Label

The Tuskegee airmen, African-American pilots of World War II

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Tuskegee airmen

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Series statement

Journey to freedom

Sub title

African-American pilots of World War II

Summary

In a time when the U.S. military was segregated, the Tuskegee Airmen proved that blacks could fight as well and with as much courage as anyone. Learn about this group of exceptional pilots, whose outstanding flying and performances paved the way for the integration of the military. Additional features include detailed captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an index, and sources for further research. The Black American Journey celebrates Black History Month all year long! This engaging series provides fascinating information on the heroic stories of African Americans who have played leading roles in shaping our nation's past, present, and future. Packed with vintage and modern photographs that bring both the subjects' frustrations and victories to life, this collection honestly portrays African American people and events that have forever impacted our society

Target audience

juvenile

Classification