1. Charles Lindbergh
... York to Paris. He faced many hardships and successes, including his flight, marriage, and his child's kidnapping. All of his fascination with planes started when Lindbergh was just a youth. Charles was born on February 4, 1902, in the city of Detroit. At the age of eight is when he saw his first airplane, which was piloted by Lincoln Beachey. This is what started Lindbergh's love ... as possible. By 10:30 P.M. that same night, radio bulletins were announcing the story to the nation. It was on the front page of the newspapers the new day. Sightings of their baby were coming from all places...
- Word Count: 1982
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School