Black Eagles: African Americans in Aviation
Jim Haskins
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction, History, African American History, Aviation
🏢 Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
📅 Publication Year
1994
🔢 ISBN
0590459341
About This Book
Black Eagles tells the inspiring story of African Americans in aviation, from the early pioneers who faced severe discrimination and barriers to achieving flight, to modern astronauts. The book highlights figures like Bessie Coleman and the Tuskegee Airmen. The cover features a black background with a central yellow and orange graphic reading 'BLACK EAGLES African Americans in Aviation' surrounded by a collage of historical black-and-white photographs of pilots, and Scholastic branding at the bottom left.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
198
Edition
Paperback
Series
Standalone title
Target Audience
Young Adult, General Audience
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible edge wear along the spine, creasing near the top-left corner of the front cover, minor scuffing on the black background, but overall structurally sound with clean text block visible from the exterior.
Estimated Value
$5-$15
Rarity
Common. Widely published as a paperback educational edition by Scholastic, frequently found in school and public libraries as well as used book markets.
Historical Significance
An important educational work that brings to light the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans to the field of aviation and aerospace history, promoting inclusivity and historical accuracy in American education.
Collector Notes
Mainly collected for educational or historical interest rather than high monetary value. Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the bright yellow and orange cover graphics.
Similar Books
The Tuskegee Airmen: The Men Who Changed America by Charles E. Francis; Fly High!: The Story of Bessie Coleman by Louise Borden and Mary Kay Kroeger; Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly; An American Saga: Juanita Moody, Black Cryptologist by Betty Medsger
Notable Features
Includes numerous historical photographs, index, and bibliography.