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 Pioneer of the Sky written by James Buckley and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating and entertaining biography of Amelia Earhart, in graphic novel format. When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator’s life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight—and mysterious disappearance—Earhart’s journey will entertain, captivate, and inspire readers of all ages.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart Pioneer in the Sky written by John Parlin and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the pilot who became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by John Parlin and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sky Pioneer written by Corinne Szabo and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At an early age, Amelia Earhart showed herself to be adventurous and daring, but her interest in flying did not develop until she worked as a nurse in Toronto. She had a number of firsts, including being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Mona Kerby and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-12-01 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a child, Amelia Earhart wondered why there were no heroines in her favorite adventure stories. She resolved to change that when she grew up. And so she did, becoming one of the pioneers of aviation. Not only was Amelia the first woman in the world to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she was the first person to cross it twice. Her life became a great adventure story--and a mystery, too. In 1937, on an around-the-world flight, Amelia disappeared. Today, Amelia's courage and spirit remain an inspiration to everyone who flies or dreams of adventure.
Download or read book I am Amelia Earhart written by Brad Meltzer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-14 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Groundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Lori Van Pelt and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-06-27 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) was the best-known female aviator of her time. She set altitude records, speed records, and transcontinental flight records. Earhart championed the efforts of women in aviation. In 1937, she attempted to fly around the world but, just days before her fortieth birthday, vanished, together with navigator Fred Noonan, in the Pacific en route to tiny Howland Island. Searches continue, and the new technologies being employed may eventually solve the mystery.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Mona Kerby and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2015-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amelia Earhart—pioneer, adventurer, pilot As a child, Amelia Earhart wondered why there were no horoines in her favorite adventure stories. She resolved to change that when she grew up. And so she did, becoming one of the pioneers of aviation. Not only was Amelia Earhart the first woman in the world to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she was the first person to cross it twice. Her life became a great adventure story—and a great mystery, too. In 1937, on an around-the-world flight, Amelia disappeared. Today, her courage and sprit remain an inspiration to everyone who flies or dreams of adventure. Contains black-and-white illustrations. About the Women of Our Time series: International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.
Download or read book Breathe the Sky written by Chandra Prasad and published by . This book was released on 2009-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Breathe the Sky" is a fresh and provocative portrait of legendary pilot Amelia Earhart, whose courage and charisma have dazzled millions.
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 Francene Sabin and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1983 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of an aviation pioneer, emphasizing her childhood.
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 Daughter of the Sky written by Paul L. Jr. Briand and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-06 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daughter of the Sky, first published in 1960, is an intimate look at the life of Amelia Earhart from her early years growing up in Kansas, her work as a nurse and social worker, and her many adventures in flying. Also included is a detailed account of her final flight around the globe, with a transcript of Earhart's final radio messages prior to her still unsolved disappearance. This edition includes 22 pages of photographs, and a new Epilogue provides an update on the search for Amelia Earhart, her navigator Fred Noonan, and her Lockheed Electra aircraft.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Francene Sabin and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of an aviation pioneer, emphasizing her childhood.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart written by Jane Moore Howe and published by . This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography on the life of Amelia Earhart.
Download or read book Amelia Earhart Free in the Skies written by Robert Burleigh and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated biography of the world-famous woman pilot known for her long and daring flights.
