Download or read book Night Flight written by Robert Burleigh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-02-22 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart is a legend in the field of aviation, and no accomplishment of hers is more acclaimed than her unparalleled 1932 solo flight across the Atlantic. As only the second person—and the first woman—to achieve such a feat, Amelia Earhart earned a place in the history books, and award-winning author Robert Burleigh has captured every nuance of her remarkable journey in this detailed picture book that is full of action and edge. Readers will be thrilled with the adventure and drama in this nonfiction account—and Wendell Minor’s vivid paintings will make them feel as if they’re along for the ride.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Kristin Thiel and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-15 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Popularly referenced for her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean, Amelia Earhart is one of historys great aviation pioneers. Prior to her famous attempt to fly around the globe, Earhart achieved many incredible things, from writing best-selling books to being the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. A complete account of her life and times, this book offers an in-depth look at Earhart and her legacy.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic written by Janie Havemeyer and published by Grasshopper Books. This book was released on 2024-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cross the Atlantic Ocean with Amelia Earhart! In this title, early fluent readers travel back in time to follow pilot Amelia Earhart as she embarks on a dangerous mission to become the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean. Read along as Amelia overcomes life-threatening obstacles on her journey from Canada to Europe. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text will engage young readers in a supportive and educational reading experience. Children can learn more about Amelia Earhart using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a glossary, an index, a table of contents, a timeline of Amelia Earhart's life, and a map showing her flight path across the Atlantic Ocean. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun narrative nonfiction for emerging readers. Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic is part of Jump!'s Adventurers in History series.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Victoria Garrett Jones and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to cross it twice by air.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by John Burke and published by Young Voyageur. This book was released on 2017-09 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous aviators in history, earned glory and celebrity in a profession dominated by men. She took her first flying lesson in 1920 and within two years had established a world altitude record. More records followed, and in 1932 Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1937, on a leg of what was planned as an effort to fly around the world, Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared over the Pacific Ocean. Her disappearance remains one of aviation's greatest mysteries. Book jacket.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Susan Sloate and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-02-23 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the inspiring life and mysterious disappearance of an American icon with this thrilling Amelia Earhart biography from the Great Lives series. When Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific Ocean in 1937 during her attempt to make the first round-the-world flight via the equator, it sparked one of the century’s greatest mysteries. Did she crash? Was she taken prisoner by the Japanese? Was she on a spying mission for the U.S government? Amelia Earhart: Challenging the Skies is the biography of a compelling woman whose achievements spurred the growth of commercial aviation and furthered the cause of women’s rights, as well. From the first days of flight to her possible last days alive, Amelia Earhart tames the dangerous skies with a daring all her own.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart Flies Across the Atlantic written by Nel Yomtov and published by Bellwether Media. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart was a woman of many successes. She had an eagerness to learn, and a true talent for flying. From the first time she rode in a plane, she knew she wanted to take control. She continued on to set records around the world. Fly through this inspiring title for young readers.
Download or read book Trailblazers Amelia Earhart written by Sally J. Morgan and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A biography of Amelia Earhart, first woman to fly across the Atlantic"--
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Nancy Shore and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1987 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the aviation pioneer who was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic.
Download or read book 20 Hrs 40 Min written by Amelia Earhart and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart recounts the June 1928 transatlantic flight which made her the first woman to cross the Atlantic by air.
Download or read book What s Your Story Amelia Earhart written by Jen Barton and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2016-02-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How did Amelia Earhart learn to fly? How was flying then different than it is today? Cub Reporter interviews Amelia Earhart to find out how she made a difference in the world of aviation and defended women's rights. Learn how Amelia fought against adversity to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Discover how she stood up for other female aviators and the ways she fought for gender equality. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.
Download or read book The Fun of It written by Amelia Earheart and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-16 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price." This fascinating autobiography by one of America's greatest pilots provides unique insights into the life, motivations and achievements of Amelia Earhart. As she recounts the journey which led to her groundbreaking solo flight across the Atlantic in 1932, she provides valuable advice for everyone who struggles to be a woman in a man's world. Though faced with obstacles every step of the way, she triumphed over adversity and became an instant celebrity. By turns inspiring, humorous and deeply personal, The Fun of It reveals Earhart's passion enthusiasm for aviation and her unswerving determination to achieve her goals.
Download or read book Last Flight written by Amelia Earhart and published by Crown. This book was released on 2009-12-22 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart's account of her ill-fated last flight around the world, begun in 1937, remains one of the most moving and absorbing adventure stories of all time. Last Flight compiles the letters, diary entries and charts that she sent to her husband, G.P. Putnam at each stage of her trip. In her own words, these dispatches offer a window into her experience on this ground-breaking journey and illustrate her cheerful, charming nature. Her story continues to intrigue and inspire people to this day.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Jane Sutcliffe and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life of the famous pilot, focusing on her record setting flights in the 1920s and 1930s and her inspiration to other women.
Download or read book Who Was Amelia Earhart written by Kate Boehm Jerome and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-11-11 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by John Parlin and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2012-02-29 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Women must try to do things as men have tried. " When she was eight years old, Amelia Earhart built a roller coaster and "flew" through the air. She loved to watch daredevil pilots fly loops in the sky. Amelia decided to pilot a plane herself, and became one of the first women to learn to fly. She broke flight records and in 1932 was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean alone. The whole world admired her courage and daring. Amelia Earhart disappeared while trying to set a new record flying all the way around the world at the equator, but her pioneer spirit inspired many others to follow in her path.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart and the Flight Across the Ocean written by Maureen Campbell-Musumeci and published by Learning Island. This book was released on 2017-03-27 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bright red airplane sat on the airfield. It gleamed like a shiny big apple! A young female pilot stood beside the plane. It was hers. She was going to fly it that day, so she was doing the final checks before her flight. She needed to make sure the plane was safe to fly. She knew all good pilots checked their planes before a flight. She studied the flight plan once again. The flight plan was like a map. It showed her where the plane should fly. It was like a road map for the sky! “Are you afraid? Are you ready?” Her husband had asked his wife in the days before the flight. “Yes, I am a little scared. But I am ready. I did the flight plan. I know where I am going. I will leave Newfoundland, Canada and land in Paris, France.” Find out if Amelia makes the first solo flight across the Atlantic and how she prepared for it in this exciting 15-minute book. Ages 7 and up. Reading level 2.5 This book is part of our "Heroes in History" series. These 15-minute books focus on a specific moment in a historic person's life. Aimed at second graders, they provide the perfect introduction to famous Americans in an exciting, fun-to-read way. LearningIsland.com believes in the value of children practicing reading for 15 minutes every day. Our 15-Minute Books give children lots of fun, exciting choices to read, from classic stories, to mysteries, to books of knowledge. Many books are appropriate for hi-lo readers. Open the world of reading to a child by having them read for 15 minutes a day.
