Publisher: Saddleback Publishing

Copyright Date: 2021

Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 11/13/21

Pages: 51 pages

ISBN: 1-680-21891-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-680-21891-6

Dewey: 940.54

Dimensions: 21 cm.

Subject Heading:
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th. History. Juvenile literature.
United States. Army Air Forces. Fighter Squadron, 99th. History.
African American air pilots. History.
World War, 1939-1945. Aerial operations, American.
World War, 1939-1945. Campaigns. Western Front.
World War, 1939-1945. Participation, African American.
World War, 1939-1945. Regimental histories.
Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.). Juvenile literature.
Tuskegee Army Air Field (Ala.).

Language: English

Word Count: 1,860

Reading Level: 2.7

Interest Level: 3-6

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 2.7 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 193073 / grade: Middle Grades

Lexile: HL80L

Themes The history of the African American unit of pilots in World War II. How were African Americans treated in the 1940s? How does racism affect people today? What does it take to become a pilot? What makes someone a hero? Who are some of your heroes? Red Rhino Books Nonfiction is the first Hi-Lo childrens nonfiction series at a first-grade reading level for students in grades 47. Visually appealing fullcolor photographs and illustrationsalong with fun fact boxeskeep these books flowing. Also includes prereading comprehension questions along with a 20-word glossary for further reading support.