earhart, amelia

Even as a kid, Amelia Earhart was always looking for adventures. She had mud ball fights, explored caves, and even built a roller coaster in her backyard! And the adventures continued as she grew up. She took flying lessons and was soon performing stunts in the sky. Then she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! Still, she wanted to achieve more. So Amelia set out to fly around the world. She took off and made stops in several countries. But tragedy struck when she was unable to find the small island she needed to land on in the Pacific Ocean. Despite rescue efforts, she was never found. But Amelia Earhart is still remembered today as a daring explorer who loved to fly.

An account of the life and career of early female aviator Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo non-stop across the Atlantic Ocean, and who disappeared in 1937 during what was supposed to be a round-the-world flight.

A brief biography of Amelia Earhart, the female aviator who was the first woman to fly alone across the country.

"Engaging text and fun illustrations tell the story of Amelia Earhart's childhood"--Provided by publisher.

A simple biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean.

"As a girl, Amelia Earhart aspired to a future that would take her beyond the family and medical problems of her younger years, as well as the restrictions imposed on her because she was female. Widely celebrated for her long-distance flights, she also set records for altitude and speed, and helped develop passenger airline service. As a writer and magazine editor, Earhart also further advanced the cause of flight and of women in aviation. Her disappearance during a daring around-the-world flight in 1937 has been a source of intrigue for nearly 80 years. Earhart's life and career has provided inspiration to generations of young people, particularly those whose paths have been beset with obstacles and barriers"--Provided by publisher.

Look at the life of early twentieth-century American aviatrix, Amelia Earhart.

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

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.

A short biography of the famous female aviator which explores the possibilities surrounding her disappearance.