Kimiko Fraser
Author
Series
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The inspiring and true life story of Kimiko Murakami, a Japanese-Canadian pioneer and internment camp survivor, beautifully illustrated for a young audience. Ganbaru is a Japanese word that means to keep going during hard times and never give up. During the Second World War, she was among the 22,000 Japanese Canadians who were sent to live in internment camps because they were seen as "enemy aliens." This book celebrates her achievements, courage,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
The amazing life story of Lilian Bland, the first woman ever to design, build, and fly her own airplane, beautifully illustrated to inspire young readers. Ever since she was a little girl, Lilian Bland (1878-1971) wanted to fly. She loved to watch black gulls soaring through the sky near her England home, and she was fascinated by the mechanics of flight. However, airplanes were still very new when she was growing up, and those who did fly were usually...