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In 1916 a young woman named Ruth Law attempted to fly from Chicago to New York City in one day–something no one else had ever done. This is the story of that daring attempt.

Beautifully detailed watercolors dramatize a dangerous journey made by the pilot President Woodrow Wilson called “great.” Full-color illustrations.A Reading Rainbow Selection.

First published in 1992, it remains in print!

Don Brown introduces us to yet another little-known heroine.

On June 9, 1909, twenty-two-year-old Alice Ramsey hitched up her skirts and climbed behind the wheel of a Maxwell touring car.

The incomparable Don Brown chronicles the ballooning misadventures of John Jeffries, scientist and aviation pioneer.

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Don Brown (born ) is an American author and illustrator of children's books.

He Has Shot the President!: April 14, The Day John Wilkes Booth Killed President Lincoln.

Don Brown is both a student and a practitioner of graphic novels.

Fifty-nine days later she rolled into San Francisco, becoming the first woman to drive across America. What happened in between is quite a tale! Through words and pictures, the author shares this story of a brave and tenacious young woman who followed her vision to conquer the open road – even when the road was nothing m