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Download or read book Ups and Downs written by Kathryn Anne McCullough and published by . This book was released on 2016-09-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kathy McCullough learned to fly at the age of sixteen, but her story began much earlier. Her challengers, accomplishments, and indomitable spirit come to life within the pages of Ups and Downs. Becoming the fourth woman pilot hired by Northwest Orient Airlines in 1981 and earning her captain wings in the Boeing 747 a quarter of a century later, was not an easy journey. There is no better way to understand the gender issues in a cockpit than through the eyes of a woman pilot who lived the many challenges. Kathy takes us on the flight of he life with compelling stories of what it took to get into the cockpit of the largest airplane of its time, and what it took to stay there. Now retired, Kathy lives with her husband Kevin on a wheat ranch in eastern Oregon. She shares her experiences with young adults, inspiring them to explore the world. Everyone who has a goal in life will see herself in the pages of this book. Anyone who has had a dream come true will empathize with the struggle it takes to make that dream a reality. And each of us who has a thirst for adventure can take a long drink from these pages. What does it take to become a female pilot? Exactly the same thing it takes for you to achieve your dreams.

Download or read book The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs written by Jane B. Mason and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 1997 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ms. Frizzle's class takes school excursions on the Magic School Bus and encounter all kinds of weird and wonderful scientific challenges.

Download or read book Franklin's Ups and Downs written by Harry Endrulat and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Franklin's friends have all mastered a cool new toy --- Pogo Paws! But when Franklin tries the jumping shoes, he falls flat on his shell. With a little help from Bear, Franklin learns that practice makes perfect!

Download or read book Ups and Downs with Oink and Pearl written by Kay Chorao and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1986 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Piglet Oink concocts an unusual birthday present for his sister Pearl, helps her escape from a witch, and ignores her advice on a mail-order movie projector.

Download or read book Handling Your Ups and Downs written by Joy Wilt Berry and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses emotions and suggests ways to handle the comfortable and uncomfortable feelings everyone periodically has.

Download or read book Ups & Downs of Life in the Indies written by P. A. Daum and published by Periplus Editions (HK) Limited. This book was released on 2030-12-31 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the demise of colonialism through the experiences of one family.

Download or read book The Ups and Downs of a Very Special Superhero written by Melissa Brown and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joey is a kid just like all of us, except there's something unique about him... he's a superhero. How? Well, Joey has Down Syndrome and all of the characteristics that he has because he has Down Syndrome are his super powers. Through all of the ups and the downs, Joey grows in his skills and his sister is there every step of the way to cheer him on. As she loves and helps her brother with his superpowers, she wonders, "can I be a superhero too?". She'll quickly see that, even though she isn't the type of superhero that her brother Joey is, she has been her own important kind of superhero all along. This books teaches kids, and readers of all ages, what causes Down Syndrome, what traits or behaviors people with Down Syndrome often have, how to better understand people with Down Syndrome, and how to intentionally include and speak up for those with Down Syndrome. Because you never know when your advocacy will make YOU a superhero too!