About This Book
Brad Meltzer's "I Am Amelia Earhart" is an engaging picture book biography from the "Ordinary People Change the World" series, designed to introduce young children (ages 4-11) to real-life heroes. It highlights Amelia Earhart's unwavering determination, showing how her childhood curiosity and refusal to accept limitations led her to become a record-breaking aviator. The book emphasizes that heroism comes from character traits like perseverance and bravery, making complex historical figures accessible and inspiring for the youngest readers. It's a perfect conversation starter about courage and pursuing dreams.
Presents the life of the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.
Discussion Prompts
1
What does it mean to be brave like Amelia Earhart?
2
Amelia didn't give up even when things were hard. Can you think of a time you kept trying even when something was difficult?
3
What "limits" did Amelia refuse to accept? What are some limits you might want to challenge?
4
If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go and why?
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