Amelia Earhart

This entry in the 'First Names Series' introduces young readers, ages 4-11, to the remarkable life of Amelia Earhart. It chronicles her transformation from an adventurous tomboy to a world-renowned aviator and feminist icon, highlighting her determination, courage, and record-breaking flights. The book is highly illustrated, making it engaging for younger children as a read-aloud, while older elementary students can enjoy it as an independent read. It includes helpful backmatter like a timeline, glossary, and index, providing a comprehensive and inspiring look at a pivotal figure in aviation history, concluding with the mystery of her disappearance.

See how Amelia Earhart went from a little Kansas tomboy to a high-flying feminist icon Before Amelia Earhart (1897-1939) became a world-famous pilot, she was a little tomboy from Kansas with a taste for adventure. When she visited an airfield and took a short plane ride, she knew she had to be a pilot. She signed up for flying lessons and cropped her hair short so that the other pilots would take her seriously. She became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. With each flight she took and each record she broke, Amelia became more and more of a celebrity. Her final flight was intended to be a trip around the whole world, but her plane disappeared after takeoff--and her disappearance is still a mystery today. Inspirational, highly illustrated, and full of adventure, Amelia Earhart tells the story of the feminist icon who changed the world of aviation. It includes a timeline, glossary, and index.