"Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot" by Matt Tavares tells the inspiring story of Sophie Blanchard, who defied the conventions of her time to pursue her dream of flight. In 19th-century France, Sophie becomes a pioneering balloonist, capturing the wonder of audiences with her daring aerial feats. Against the backdrop of a male-dominated society, she navigates the challenges of being a woman in aviation, using her courage and passion to take to the skies. Through vibrant illustrations and a captivating narrative, the book celebrates her legacy as a trailblazer in aviation history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 6-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2017 by Candlewick Press, U. S. .

E. Nesbit (1858-1924) spent her childhood in Germany and later lived in England. Her classic stories of fantasy and adventure for children, written in the early 1890s, include The Story of the Treasure Seekers, Five Children and It, The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Railway Children. Matt Tavares is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas and the author/illustrator of Zachary's Ball and Oliver's Game. He lives in Maine, USA. Matthew Clark Smith has a master's degree in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts. He lives in Jackson, Mississippi. Matt Tavares is the author-illustrator of Henry Aaron's Dream, There Goes Ted Williams, Becoming Babe Ruth, and Growing Up Pedro, as well as Zachary's Ball, Oliver's Game, and Mudball. He is the illustrator of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Over the River and Through the Wood, Lady Liberty by Doreen Rappaport, The Gingerbread Pirates by Kristin Kladstrup, and Jubilee! by Alicia Potter. Matt Tavares lives in Ogunquit, Maine.