All About Amelia Earhart

by Lew Freedman, Kristen Cella (Illustrator)

Overview

Amelia Earhart gained world fame as the most skilled pilots of her time. As a daring and courageous aviator, she was the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Although flight would always be closest to Amelia's heart, she had other interests too. She was a social worker, an author, a clothing designer, and an educator.

Most importantly, in all of her pursuits, Amelia worked hard to promote the rights and equality of women. Amelia proved that female pilots were just as capable and courageous as male pilots.

Her achievements made her an important part of our history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681571089
Publisher:	Blue River Press
Publication date:	12/01/2016
Series:	All About
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Lew Freedman is the author of more than 90 books including dozens of biographies for adult and school aged readers. He also enjoyed a long career as a journalist and newspaper editor for the Chicago Tribune, Philadelphia Inquirer and the Anchorage Daily News. The author currently resides in Columbus, Indiana.

Kristen Cella (Illustrator) obtained her BFA from Northern Illinois University. Kristen has been a full time illustrator since 2009, and currently resides in Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Growing Up 1

2 Finding Wings 13

3 Life Choices 25

4 Historic Flight 37

5 Accomplishments 49

6 Fame 63

7 Record-Breaking Plans 73

8 Around-the-World 83

9 Lost Flight 93

Select Quotes from Amelia Earhart 103

Glossary 105

Amelia Earhart Timeline 108

World and Aviation Timeline 109

Bibliography 113

Index 114