Ergebnis für "Black" in Fahrzeuge & Transportwesen

During World War II, black Americans were fighting for their country and for freedom in Europe, yet they had to endure a totally segregated military in the United States, where they weren't considered smart enough to become military pilots. After acquiring government funding for aviation training, civil rights activists were able to kickstart the first African American military flight program in the US at Tuskegee University in Alabama. While this audiobook details thrilling flight missions and the grueling training sessions the Tuskegee Airmen underwent, it also shines a light on the lives of these brave men who helped pave the way for the integration of the US armed forces.

Both Thomas Edison and Henry Ford started off as insatiably curious tinkerers. That curiosity led them to become inventors - with very different results. As Edison invented hit after commercial hit, gaining fame and fortune, Henry struggled to make a single invention (an affordable car) work. Witnessing Thomas' glorious career from afar, a frustrated Henry wondered about the secret to his success.

Kevin is a nine-year-old boy who loves cars. He and his best friend Michael often play with Hot Wheels. Yet, when Kevin isn't playing, he is in school or drawing designs of cars. His father is an automotive design engineer, and Kevin desires to be just like him when he grows up. This is the story of a father's influence over his son's life choices.