"Lighter than Air: Sophie Blanchard, the First Woman Pilot" by Matt Tavares tells the inspiring true story of Sophie Blanchard, a pioneering figure in aviation history. In the early 19th century, during a time when women were largely confined to traditional roles, Sophie defied societal expectations and became the first female aeronaut. With her passion for flight and her determination, she soared through the skies in her hot air balloon, captivating audiences and proving that women could conquer the skies. This beautifully illustrated biography highlights her courage, creativity, and the spirit of adventure that drove her to achieve her dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Candlewick Biographies .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-4th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.

There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 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.