Did you know that November is Aviation History Month? Aviation covers all things aircraft, from hot air balloons to helicopters and everything in between. It also discusses famous aviators or pilots. With that in mind, here are some nonfiction books about the world of aviation.
Flight For Freedom: The Wetzel Family's Daring Escape From East Germany by Kristen Fulton
Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979.
Higher, Steeper, Faster: The Daredevils Who Conquered the Skies by Lawrence Goldstone
The pioneers of early flight performed death-defying feats and broke new technological ground as they took to the skies to thrill crowds and advance the boundaries of human innovation.
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart by Candace Fleming
The book tells the story of Amelia Earhart's life--as a child, a woman, and a pilot--and describes the search for her missing plane.
The Complete History of Aviation: From Ballooning to Supersonic Flight
This book describes the different ways humans have attempted--and succeeded in--flight throughout history.
Women Who Fly by Lynn M Homan
In this book, it tells the stories of pioneering women who defied convention and made contributions to the field of aviation by becoming pilots and astronauts.