The stories of the world's greatest aviation pioneers. From young Amelia Earhart and her heroic journey to obtain her pilot's license to Douglas Barder, who bravely answered Winston Churchill's call and fought in several aerial battles during World War II, this thrilling book for middle readers educates about the plights and successes facing early aviators. Nearly two dozen stories bring out the pilot in readers of all ages and inspire them to dream of the skies.

Illustrated by: Craig Kodera