RAZ Vocabulary R: Bessie Coleman reading
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John the Barnstorming Manicurist: A Tale of Dreams and Adventure
A sharecropper turned mechanic and manicurist, John, becomes a legendary barnstormer with his biplane, the Curtiss Jenny, performing daring tricks and inspiring others to follow their dreams.
Open full readingCurtiss Jenny's Adventures: From Barn Dweller to Barnstormer
Curtiss Jenny, a biplane in a barn, becomes a successful barnstormer with the help of a friendly mechanic and a sharecropper turned manager.
Open full readingThe Adventures of a Daring Barnstormer
This is a tale of a brave barnstormer who enlists in the Air Force, flies solo, performs incredible stunts, and has unforgettable adventures with a Curtiss Jenny biplane.
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