Amelia Earhart

Format:

Book

Title:

Amelia Earhart

Author:

Romero, Libby author

ISBN:

9781465490667

9781465490674

9781544441580

9780241411551

Edition:

First American edition.

Publication:

New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2020.

Physical Description:

128 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 20 cm.

Series title(s):

DK life stories.

General Note:

Includes index.

Contents:

The kid from Kansas -- Troubled times -- Fascinated with flight -- Getting her wings -- Finding a purpose -- Crossing the Atlantic -- Instant celebrity -- Love, guts, and glory -- New horizons -- Amelia's big idea -- The final flight -- Missing!

Summary:

Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean. Goodreads.com.

Personal Subject:

Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937-Juvenile literature.

Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937.

Earhart, Amelia, 1897-1937. (OCoLC)fst00000122

Subject(s):

Women air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Air pilots -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.

Women air pilots -- United States -- Biography.

Air pilots -- United States -- Biography.

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Stayton Public Library	JNF 921 EARHART	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

Discover the inspiring story of Amelia Earhart - the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean...

Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.

This biography book for kids ages 8-11 charts the major events of Amelia's life, including buying her first plane (a bright yellow bi-plane that she named "The Canary"), gaining her pilot's license in 1923, becoming the first female air passenger to cross the Atlantic Ocean in 1928, and becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932, earning her the nickname "Queen of the Air". The story of a true feminist icon, DK Life Stories: Amelia Earhart is the gripping tale of a determined woman who broke the rules and followed her dreams skywards.

This new kids' biography series from DK goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's most interesting and inspiring people. Full-color photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement the age-appropriate, narrative text to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

Author Notes

Libby Romero was a journalist and a teacher before becoming an author. Her books include the biography Ibn al-Haytham: The Man Who Discovered How We See , as well as teacher guides, interactive whiteboards, and a variety of other materials, including National Geographic's Explorer magazines and the Smithsonian Institution's TweenTribune. Libby is the author of DK Life Stories: Helen Keller and DK Life Stories: Jane Goodall .

Charlotte Ager is the illustrator on all the Life Stories titles. Her work has appeared in The New York Times as well as in Season and Here magazines. She has also been featured on the Urban Outfitters blog. Charlotte lives in London.

Charlotte Ager is the illustrator on all the Life Stories titles. Her work has appeared in The New York Times as well as in Season and Here magazines. She has also been featured on the Urban Outfitters blog. Charlotte lives in London.