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Women in Aviation: Above All Else: The Story of Anne Morrow Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has the story of Mrs. Charles Lindbergh, who was an accomplished pilot in her own right and won many awards in aviation.
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PBS

Pbs: Chasing the Sun Howard Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about the fascinating life of eccentric billionaire, Howard Hughes who was best known for two things: Hollywood and aviation.
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NASA

Nasa: History of Flight

For Students 3rd - 8th
How did we learn to fly? Resource takes users back through time to discover where the history of flight all started. Offers links to games, art and stories as well as activities.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Anne Morrow Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief biography of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of Charles Lindberg and noted author.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Charles A. Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a biography of Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1972), the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Punch Dickins

For Students 9th - 10th
A Wikipedia article on Canadian bush pilot, Clennell Haggerston "Punch" Dickins. Included are a biography of his early life, his contributions during the World Wars, and his post-war legacy.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: William George Barker

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and military history of one of WWI's most famous flying Aces.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Fly Girls: Bessie Coleman

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the first African American female pilot, Bessie Coleman (1892-1926).
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Famous Texans: Howard Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and work of Houston native, Howard Hughes, a famous Texan known for film and aviation.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...
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Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Wiley Post

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the aviation career and major achievements. Includes images of his flight suit and aircraft.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alberto Santos Dumont

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Brazilian aviation pioneer, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who designed, built, and flew hot air balloons, and was famous for his flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Harriet Quimby

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of the first American woman to become a licensed pilot and the first woman to fly across the English Channel.
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Kansas Historical Society

Kansas Historical Society: Amelia Earhart

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Amelia Earhart, a native of Kansas, including links to primary photos and documents.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a short biography of Amelia Mary Earhart, the first person to fly from Hawaii to California, and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Digital Public Library of America

Dpla: Early Aviation

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of digital resources gathered from public libraries, archives, and museums about early aviation. Learn more about key innovators and technologies from early flight experimentation and the invention of the hot air balloon to...
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PBS

Pbs American Experience: Bessie Coleman

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical overview of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman and also the first of Native-American descent female pilot.
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Curated OER

Official Replica Lindbergh Aviator Glasses

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything that could be possibly known about Lindbergh is at this site: The flight, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, the kidnapping, and more.
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Charles Kingsford Smith: First Across the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical profile of Charles Kingsford Smith, the aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
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Charles Kingsford Smith: First Across the Pacific

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a biographical profile of Charles Kingsford Smith, the aviator who made the first trans-Pacific flight in 1928.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Margorie Stinson, Holland's Magazine, Jan 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Marjorie and Katherine Stinson, "pioneer women aviators," who helped train men for the Canadian Royal Flying Squadron during World War I. Also included is a brief explanation of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots' role...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Tuskegee Airmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information about the Tuskegee Airmen and the Red Tails, the first unit of African American military aviators in the US armed forces.
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Plane Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains quotations and information about aviation throughout history.
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Ace Pilots: Billy Bishop

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography on one of the most successful and notorious of WWI flying Aces. Quotes are included here.

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