First flight around the world : the adventures of the American fliers who won the race /
"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.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2015.
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| Summary: | "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. 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. |
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| Item Description: | "Published in association with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum." |
| Physical Description: | vi, 88 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, portraits ; 27 cm |
| Awards: | American Library Association Notable Children's Bk YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, 2016. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (page 85) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781419714825 1419714821 |