earhart, amelia

A graphic novel biography of early twentieth-century American aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, that chronicles her life and aviation achievements.

Eleven-year-old Millie and five other girls, snowed in at Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas, are on a scavenger hunt when the lights go out and Amelia's aviator goggles go missing.

"Amelia Earhart gained world fame as the most skilled pilot of her time. As a daring and courageous aviator, she was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Although flight would always be closest to Amelia's heart, she had other interests too. She was a social worker, an author, a clothing designer, and an educator. Most importantly, in all of her pursuits, Amelia worked hard to promote the rights and equality of women. Amelia proved that female pilots were just as capable and courageous as male pilots. Her achievements made her an important part of our history"--Back cover.

Provides a brief overview of the life of Amelia Earhart, discussing her childhood, work as a nurse's aide during World War I, record-breaking flights, and mysterious disappearance.

An introduction to one of America's most famous pilots, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

A brief biography of the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to fly alone across the United States, as well as the first pilot to fly alone across the Pacific Ocean.

Examines the life and disappearance of the pilot who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic in a plane by herself.

A graphic novel biography of early twentieth-century American aviatrix, Amelia Earhart, that chronicles her life and aviation achievements.

Amelia Earhart takes Fiona and Finley on a historic flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

An account of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, in which she survived bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane. Includes a brief biography of the aviator.