pickNonfiction - published in 2011. Candace Fleming‘s exploration of the infamous Amelia Earhart — her extraordinary accomplishments, doomed final flight, and modern legacy — proves to readers that history can be as thrilling as fantasy, as suspenseful as mystery, and as interesting as the best of fiction.
This Biography tells the story of Amelia Earhart and her miraculous journey across the Atlantic as the first woman to fly solo
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”
pickThis biography tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. It covers her adventurous spirit, love of aviation, and her mysterious disappearance while attempting to fly around the world.
“Flying might not be plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.”
so-soThis biography introduces young readers to Amelia Earhart's adventurous spirit, showing how she overcame societal expectations to become a record breaking aviator.
Use this book to encourage students to think about overcoming challenges and following their dreams, regardless of obstacles. They could draw their own flight path for their aspirations.
“She set her airplane down in a cow pasture, 'frightening all the cows.“
This is a great book to use in a classroom for biography reports or school research papers. I would use this when teaching about history and Amelia's accomplishments toward aviation.
pickThis is a very educational and engaging book! Children will love the funny illustrations. It's a great book to get important and quick facts about Amelia's life. Overall easy read for young children.
