
By Wil Mara
Part of the Rookie Biographies series
Aviation pioneer vanishes mid-flight, leaving a legacy shrouded in mystery.
Amelia Earhart defied the odds to become a trailblazing pilot in a male-dominated field. Her daring attempt to circumnavigate the globe ended in a mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. What drove her to push boundaries, and what really happened on that fateful flight? Explore the life and enduring enigma of a woman who soared beyond expectations, inspiring generations to dream big and reach for the skies.
Discover how Earhart became a pioneer of the skies, and read about her mysterious disappearance.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about people like Serena Williams, Neil Armstrong, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank and many more. When Amelia Earhart was growing up, there were very few pilots-and even fewer who were women. But she never let that stop her from following her dream to fly.
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