Lilian Bland : an amazing aviatrix
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Fraser, Kimiko, illustrator.
Status
Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor
J 629.1309 H3491
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J 629.1309 H3491
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Location | Call Number | Status |
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Junior Nonfiction - North Wing Top Floor | J 629.1309 H3491 | On Shelf |
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Format
Book
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
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 men. Lilian would not give up. When she could not find anyone to teach her to fly, she took matters into her own hands. She designed and built her own plane, and after many tries, she finally got it to fly. This delightful picture book celebrates the life of Lilian Bland, remembered both in England and in her adopted home of Quatsino Sound, on Vancouver Island, for her many achievements--especially her ground-breaking achievements in aviation. Told with beautiful illustrations and a clear, inspiring narrative, Lilian's story of adventure and creativity is sure to enchant young readers.,Provided by publisher.
Additional Physical Form
Issued also in electronic format.
Subjects
LC Subjects
Aeronautical engineers -- Canada -- Biography.
Aeronautical engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Air pilots -- Canada -- Biography.
Air pilots -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Biographies.
Bland, Lilian.
Illustrated works
Women aerospace engineers -- Canada -- Biography.
Women aerospace engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Women air pilots -- Canada -- Biography.
Women air pilots -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Aeronautical engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Air pilots -- Canada -- Biography.
Air pilots -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Biographies.
Bland, Lilian.
Illustrated works
Women aerospace engineers -- Canada -- Biography.
Women aerospace engineers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
Women air pilots -- Canada -- Biography.
Women air pilots -- Great Britain -- Biography.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Healey, H., & Fraser, K. (2023). Lilian Bland: an amazing aviatrix . Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Healey, Haley and Kimiko, Fraser. 2023. Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix. Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Healey, Haley and Kimiko, Fraser. Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd, 2023.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Healey, Haley,, and Kimiko Fraser. Lilian Bland: An Amazing Aviatrix Heritage House Publishing Company Ltd., 2023.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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