Smith, Matthew Clark Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the
First Woman Pilot, illustrated by Matt Tavares.
PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick,
2017. $17.
In 1783, Sophie heard about the first manned balloon flights
and her imagination was captured. Eventually she met and married Jean-Pierre
Blanchard, a balloonist and together they took to the skies. After Jean-Pierre died, Sophie knew she had
to keep flying, which she did, until her own death in the skies.
Add another picture book to the list of women who
dared. The tidbits are very rewarding to
read as we balance out the idea that only the men of history performed
dangerous exploits.
EL (K-3). EL – ADVISABLE.
Cindy, Library Teacher
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