Amelia Earhart
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2009

Amelia Earhart

By Victoria Garrett Jones

Part of the Sterling Biographies series

A daring aviator's mysterious disappearance haunts history.

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128 pages
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Amelia Earhart, a trailblazing aviator, defied the odds to become the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Her adventurous spirit and commitment to women's empowerment marked her legacy. Yet, her sudden disappearance over the Pacific remains an unsolved enigma. What drove her to take such risks, and what secrets lie in her final flight? Discover the life of a woman who soared beyond expectations and into the realm of mystery.

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Knowing the risks, but taking the chance anyway–that was the internal compass that guided Amelia Earhart. This fascinating biography captures: - Amelia’s impressive sense of daring, evident from a very young age- Her eagerness to promote women’s abilities, and desire to contribute to the world around her- Her many firsts–including becoming the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic- Her sudden disappearance over the Pacific, which remains one of aviation’s most haunting unsolved mysteriesChildren will love discovering how Earhart finally found her wings and began her life of adventure in the skies.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about girls and womenBooks about pilots
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The fine print

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Publication
Published
February 1, 2009
First published
February 3, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781402751578

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