When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster
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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2016 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster

By Mark Weakland, Oksana Grivina (Illustrator)

Part of the Leaders Doing Headstands series

Discover young Amelia's adventurous spirit before she soared the skies.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
32 pages· 1,214 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Before Amelia Earhart became a legendary aviator, she was a daring child with a zest for adventure. From racing along river bluffs to constructing her own roller coaster, young Amelia's fearless spirit and boundless energy set the stage for her future achievements. This captivating tale of her early years invites readers to explore the roots of her courage and ambition, inspiring them to dream big and pursue their own paths to greatness. What adventures shaped the girl who would one day conquer the skies?

From the publisher

Amelia Earhart was one of America’s most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,214
Reading age
6–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about transportationBooks about childhoodBooks about 20th centuryBooks about girls and women
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
185272
Publication
Published
August 1, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781479596867

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