The Story of Amelia Earhart by Deutsch Stacia

The Story of Amelia Earhart by Deutsch Stacia

Help kids ages 6 to 9 discover the life of Amelia Earhart--a story about daring to be different

Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane--and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn't afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn't think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.

The Story of Amelia Earhart includes:

• Lasting change--Learn about how Amelia Earhart made the world a better place for future generations of pilots.
• Test your knowledge--Take a fun quiz about the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life.
• Word definitions--Find easy-to-understand definitions for some of the more advanced words and ideas in the book.

How will Amelia's hard work and love of adventure inspire you?

STACIA DEUTSCH is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than 300 children's books. She started her career with the award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past. Her recent books include Spirit: Riding Free and Girls Who Code: The Friendship Code. Visit her online at StaciaDeutsch.com.