Amelia Earhart - A Picture Book Biography
In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished while trying to become the first woman to fly
around the globe. Today, experts search
for clues to what happened— but Earhart's legacy as a pioneering woman pilot is greater than the
mystery
surrounding her
disappearance.
You may know Amelia Earhart as one of history's most beloved aviators, but did
you know she grew up playing football and
studied automobile-engine repair? This clear and concise picture book biography with bright, colorful
illustrations
follows brave Amelia throughout her inspiring lifetime.
From her first plane ride, on Christmas Day in 1920, to her famous flight
across
the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, Amelia's
life took on new purpose when she discovered her love of flying. She later became the first person to
fly alone across
both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and had many other adventures that brought her to places like
Hawaii and Mexico.
In 1937, Amelia vanished while attempting to fly around the world. Her mysterious disapperance and
incredible life story
have fascinated the world ever since.
Year 1: Flying
Machines
Play and make paper aeroplanes, learn about balloon power and how to make
your
own helicopter. Design a flying machine and discover the history of those who dared to fly.
Plus
much more in this 6 activity topic.
- Publisher: Holiday House
- Format: Paperback
- Print length: 32 pages
- Dimensions: 9 x 11 V
- Reading age: 4 - 8 years old
- Publication date: September 11, 2018
- ISBN: 9780823434602
David Adler
For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous
people
who changed the world.
Colourful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler’s “expert mixtures of facts and
personality” (Booklist) to
introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes,
inventors, explorers, and
adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history, or who
need reliable sources for
school book reports.
