"The races are presented in thrilling detail and clearly placed in the context of the history of early aviation.Fascinating, eminently entertaining." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sandler's prose is vigorous, impassioned, and carefully contextualized. A fascinating story, augmented by numerous attractive archival images. An entertaining and instructive look at a tumultuous year." -- Kirkus Reviews "Well researched and presented in an attractive manner, Sandler's text delivers a solid look at a pivotal year." -- School Library Journal "Sandler's narrative skill and eye for detail, and the abundant archival photos throughout, make for an engrossing resource." -- Publishers Weekly "As welcome as some of 1919's beginnings might have been.

many of the archival photos in "1919" capture a sense of turmoil.Sandler, a prolific historian for young readers, includes timelines that run through the present day in an effort to put the events of 1919 in historical context." -- Wall Street Journal "Sandler emphasizes the impact of this monumental week on the future of aviation.[a] fascinating history." -- Booklist "Impressive and highly readable look at an important inflection point in history." -- Horn Book Magazine.