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Nerves of steel : the incredible true story of how one woman followed her dreams, stayed true to herself, and saved 148 lives / Captain Tammie Jo Shults.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Nashville, Tennessee, USA : Thomas Nelson, [2019]Edition: Young readers editionDescription: xiii, 207 pages. [16] pages of plates : color illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781400215317
  • 1400215315
  • 9781400215300
  • 1400215307
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "The amazing story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults, adapted for young readers! Tammie Jo worked hard, had faith, stayed true to herself, and overcame every obstacle on her journey to becoming a navy pilot. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives"-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: Women's Biographies (Kids) | Women's History Month (Youth)
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Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography Shults, T. S562 Available 33111009557782
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

The amazing true story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults for young readers! This autobiography of a woman aviator overcoming gender bias to achieve her dreams will inspire young people to work hard toward their goals, never give up, and stand firm in who God created them to be. A must-read memoir for girls and boys who are excited for the adventure ahead.

Tammie Jo Shults grew up wanting to be a pilot. She worked hard but faced many obstacles and challenges along the way that threatened her dreams. Doing the next right thing kept her spirit alive as she persevered to find her special calling--to serve God and the world around her. Tammie Jo's path eventually led her to join the navy, where she became one of the first women to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Her specialized flight training in fighter aircraft honed her skills to a razor's edge. After her term in the military, she went to work for Southwest Airlines flying Boeing 737s. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives.

Nerves of Steel (Young Readers Edition)

tells the compelling story of a gutsy woman in STEM for 8 to 12-year-olds includes new material, written just for tweens features graphics and sidebars that explore topics related to planes, pilots, and a military career, complete with source lists includes a photo insert and a glossary of aviation and military terms

This memoir of hope and perseverance tells Tammie Jo's story from her days of growing up on a New Mexico ranch to the disaster of Flight 1380 with plenty of action, dogfights, and grace.

Includes bibliographical references.

"The amazing story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults, adapted for young readers! Tammie Jo worked hard, had faith, stayed true to herself, and overcame every obstacle on her journey to becoming a navy pilot. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Ages 8-12 Thomas Nelson.

Grades 4-6 Thomas Nelson.

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