Books with author Henry M Holden

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 4,300 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of the Women Airforce Service Pilots – (WASP) lives, but it discusses their involvement in aviation, and the positive messages they convey. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. It makes for excellent research material for book reports and other papers.As World War expanded, there was a need to attract more women to the newly formed branch of the war effort . Women who were high school graduates and U.S. citizens between the ages of 18 and 34 were eligible. The initial 500 hour flight time requirement soon became 200 hours, then 100, and finally dropped to 35 hours, when the realm of women trained as civilian pilots decreased. The women had to pass the same physical and mental tests as the men and they drew $172.50 a month. The WASP were at their peak efficiency in December 1944 and had compiled an impressive record. They delivered 12,650 planes of 77 different types. The WASP flew fifty percent of all the high-speed pursuit planes ferried in the United States. More than 25,000 women applied to the WASP and of the 1,830 women admitted, 1,074 graduated and they flew more than 60 million miles. Thirty-eight lost their lives in accidents

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 2500 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Betty Skelton’s life, but it discusses her involvement for aviation. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. In an era where heroes were race pilots, jet jocks and movie stars, Betty Skelton was an aviation sweetheart, an international celebrity and a flying sensation. Her career and success could be pages right out of a storybook but even Hollywood couldn't produce a picture as grand as the real life that Betty Skelton has led.

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 1,700 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of the Stinson sister's life, but it discusses their involvement in aviation, and the positive message they conveys. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. This will make an excellent source for a book report or other paper.On July 24, 1912, Katherine Stinson became the fourth and youngest (age 16) woman in the United States to earn a pilot’s license. Katherine Stinson, became the first woman authorized to carry airmail. She established this record September 23, 1913, while she was appearing at the Helena, Montana, Fairgrounds.Marjorie Stinson received her license on August 12 1914. As World War I escalated, the Royal Canadian Flying Corps began sending their cadets to Marjorie for training.

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 5,000 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of the 13 women who qualified for space flight but who were not allowed to fly, but it discusses their involvement in aviation. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight.This is the story of 13 civilian women who passed all the NASA astronaut tests in 1960 but NASA did not expect a woman to pass the tests so there were no plans to deal with women in the program. NASA was in for a big surprise. Jerri Cobb and 12 other women passed all the tests, and NASA now had a problem.

On the frigid morning of January 28, 1986, the space shuttle CHALLENGER rumbled off the launchpad at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Brilliant orange flames and clouds of smoke billowed out of the external fuel tank, lifting CHALLENGER high into the crystal-blue sky. The mission had attracted worldwide attention. NASA was sending the first teacher, Christa McAuliffe, into space. Crowds gathered to watch the launch, and millions tuned in on television. But less than two minutes into the mission, CHALLENGER exploded in midair, and the historic day ended in tragedy. Author Henry M. Holden takes an in-depth look at this space shuttle disaster.

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 1,700 monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Blanche Stuart Scott's life, but it discusses her involvement in aviation, and the positive message she conveys. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. This will make an excellent source for a book report or other paper. In learning to fly Scott said, “I learned in two days,” said Scott. “The plane had a 33-horsepower motor and we sat out in front. "The technique was for the instructor to way 'good bye and God bless you,' and you were on your way. They had you cutting grass, flying just above the ground, which we know today is very dangerous."

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 2000 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Anne Morrow Lindbergh' life, but it discusses her involvement for aviation. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight.Anne Morrow (June 22, 1906 – February 7, 2001) was raised in Englewood, N.J and graduated from the prestigious Smith College, in Northampton, MA. Anne Morrow's background was more privileged than some. She was born into a erudite, closely-knit family. Her mother, a school-teacher before she married, brought her up on books such as; The Book of Saints and Friendly Beasts, Little Women, and the Bible. Her father, Dwight Morrow, a U.S. Senator, and her mother Elizabeth Cutter Morrow, a poet and woman's educational advocate, gave their daughter the best society had to offer.

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This 1400 word monograph is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Geraldine Mock’s life, but it discusses her involvement for aviation. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight.For 30 years after Amelia Earhart's death, no woman attempted a round-the-world flight. Not until "Jerri" Mock attempted and succeeded to be come the first woman to fly around the world SOLO!

These short biographies in the Great Women in Aviation Series tell the stories of notable women pilots whose passion for flight inspires young and old alike to take to the skies. This monograph 800 word is not meant to be a comprehensive history of Amy Johnson’s life, but it discusses her involvement in aviation, and the positive message she conveys. The main purpose of this biography is to inspire youth to follow their dreams of flight. This will make an excellent source for a book report or other paper.While Amelia Earhart captured the imagination and admiration of Americans, Europe had great women aviators of its own. One in particular became a famous headliner during the 1930s. Amy Johnson was a source of endless fascination by a public that followed her personal life as well as her exploits in the air.