Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist
| AUTHOR | Gardner, Lori; Ganz-Schmitt, Sue; Bruno, Iacopo |
| PUBLISHER | Recorded Books (07/26/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Audio (MP3 CD) |
Description
Mary Myers always dreamed of flying, but she lived when women were often told to stay put and stay quiet. Determined and fearless, Mary wouldn't stay tied down. With the help of her husband, she transformed into Carlotta, the famous aeronaut, and took to the skies. Carlotta performed much more than aerial feats in her gas balloons. A skybound scientist, she collected information on currents, weather, and atmospheric pressure.Soar with Sue Ganz-Schmitt as she brilliantly spotlights the life of Mary Myers, aka Carlotta, who always had her mind and heart in the skies."Remarkable account of a phenomenal female aeronaut! As a young, female mechanical engineer and pilot, I am captivated by Mary's story and her fantastic contribution to the worlds of aviation and science."--Savannah Bradley, 4thgeneration balloon pilot
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ISBN-13:
9798874865849
Binding:
CD-Audio (MP3 Format)
Content Language:
English
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Carton Quantity:
100
Feature Codes:
Unabridged,
Ikids
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Unassigned | Transportation - Aviation
Unassigned | Biography & Autobiography - Women
Unassigned | Technology - Inventions
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
- 3rd Grade
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Mary Myers always dreamed of flying, but she lived when women were often told to stay put and stay quiet. Determined and fearless, Mary wouldn't stay tied down. With the help of her husband, she transformed into Carlotta, the famous aeronaut, and took to the skies. Carlotta performed much more than aerial feats in her gas balloons. A skybound scientist, she collected information on currents, weather, and atmospheric pressure.Soar with Sue Ganz-Schmitt as she brilliantly spotlights the life of Mary Myers, aka Carlotta, who always had her mind and heart in the skies."Remarkable account of a phenomenal female aeronaut! As a young, female mechanical engineer and pilot, I am captivated by Mary's story and her fantastic contribution to the worlds of aviation and science."--Savannah Bradley, 4thgeneration balloon pilot
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Illustrator:
Bruno, Iacopo
Iacopo Bruno once had a very special friend who had everything he could possibly want. You see, ever sincethe two of themwere kids, Bruno's friend owned a magical pencil with two perfectly sharp ends. Whenever he wanted something, he drew it and it came to life! Once, he drew a spaceship andthe bothboarded it and went on a nice little tour around the galaxy. Another time, he drew a sparkling red plane that was very similar to the Red Baron's, only a little smaller. He pilotedthe two of theminside a giant volcano that had erupted only an hour earlier. WheneverBruno's friend was tired, he drew a big bed.They dreamed through the night until the morning light shone through the drawn shades. This great friend ofhis eventually moved to China . . . but he left his magic pencil with Bruno!
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