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:
Discover the inspiring story of Amelia Earhart - the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic Ocean - in this fascinating kids' biography. 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". Amelia went on to become a global celebrity. She wrote best-selling books based on her flying adventures, broke many other aviation records, championed equal rights between men and women, and helped found the Ninety-Nines, an organization for female aviators. 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 resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.