About this title: A biography of French pilot Louis Bleriot who, in 1909, became the first person to fly an airplane across the English Channel. This picture book tells of the very first time Bleriot saw an airship, his quest to build his own flying machine, his many disastrous attempts to learn how to fly a plane, and finally of his triumphant flight into history. Color illustrations accompany the text. Winner of the 1984 Caldecott Medal.
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Description: Good. 0670342599 Former library item may have library binding and show stamps, stickers or other marks. Items not meeting quality expectations may be returned. Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Puffin
Date Published: 1987-08-01
ISBN-13:9780140507294ISBN:0140507299
Description: Good. This is an ex library copy. Every heavytail order includes with a sweet! We carefully hand clean and reinspect each and every item we ship. Our quality control process ensures items to be in the condition described or better. Heavytail is determined to earn your repeat business through old fashioned customer service. We love international orders. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Juvenile
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Good in Good jacket. Second printing. Good with good d/j in mylar. Boards a bit curved, edge wear. Mark from plate on fly, clean pages, tight spine. D/J clipped, some rubbing and small tears at edges. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Illustrated. Good. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, CORNERS EXPOSED, SPINE ENDS EXPOSED AND SMALL TEAR TO HINGE. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT STAMPED "DISCARD" WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing 1984
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR. ILLUSTRATED CLOTH COVER. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Edition: 2nd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York
Date Published: 1984
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Very Good in Very Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR. INTERIOR PAGES HAVE LIGHT FINGERING TO MARGINS WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Edition: 3rd Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Puffin Books, New York
Date Published: 1987
ISBN-13:9780140507294ISBN:0140507299
Description: Illustrated. Very Good. No Jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER, LIGHTLY BUMPED EDGES WITH LIGHT SHELFWEAR. INTERIOR PAGES CLEAN, BRIGHT AND TIGHT HAVE LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT, LIBRARY CARD HOLDER REMOVED. read more
Edition: 4th Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York
Date Published: 1985
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Good in Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR WITH SMALL TEAR TO EDGES. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER WITH LIGHT STAINING, LIGHT SHELFWEAR TO EDGES. INTERIOR PAGES HAVE FINGERING TO MARGINS WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
Edition: 6th Printing
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: The Viking Press, New York
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780670342594ISBN:0670342599
Description: Illustrated. Very Good in Very Good jacket. EX-LIBRARY. EXPECTED MARKINGS AND ATTACHMENTS. ILLUSTRATED DUST JACKET WRAPPED IN MYLAR WITH PRICE CLIPPED. ILLUSTRATED HARD COVER COVER. INTERIOR PAGES STAMPED "DISCARD" AND HAVE LIGHT FINGERING TO MARGINS WITH LIBRARY STAMPS MARKED OUT. read more
"The Glorious Flight across the Channel with Louis Bleriot was a Caldecott Medal winner. I did not enjoy this story or its illustrations that much. It was about the life of the famous pilot and inventor Louis Bleriot. The illustrations had great detail and dimension to them. The colors and strokes created obvious dimension to the pictures. Although the story was not that intriguing the illustrations did help to liven up the story and portray its importance."
"This is a wonderful tale of a daring flight 100 years ago, and the inspiration and aviation trials that led up to it. The pictures are sepia toned and old fashioned; and as the aircraft improve, you can see the children grow up. The final flight across the English Channel is the culmination of years of effort, daring and invention."
"I didn't know of Bleriot's story before reading this. (My aviation history was limited to the Wright brothers.) The little details about Bleriot's family made this history lesson seem a little more personal. The illustrations seemed a little flat and faded, so I'm a little puzzled by the Caldecott Medal..."
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