Trailblazers: Amelia Earhart


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"A biography of Amelia Earhart, first woman to fly across the Atlantic"--




Trailblazers: Amelia Earhart


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Meet history's trailblazers! Get inspired by the true story of the first woman to fly across the Atlantic! A biography series for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. On June 19, 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to cross the Atlantic in an airplane. From building her own roller coaster as a child, to climbing to the roof of her boarding school, Amelia was a born daredevil. Find out how the girl who loved watching air shows blazed a trail in aviation! Trailblazers celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. What kind of trail will you blaze? Don't miss the other Trailblazers biographies, including Neil Armstrong, Harriet Tubman, and Jane Goodall.




American Trailblazers


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America's "First Lady of the Sky" set aviation records everywhere. Then on the eve of her greatest triumph she vanished without a trace.




Little Trailblazers


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Anything is possible when you believe in yourself! Once upon a time that was a little girl named Amelia, who loved the skies. Her biggest dream was to touch the clouds but people said that her dream was impossible. Amelia didn't listen to them. She worked hard to become an aviator. And she succeeded! Not only did she become an aviator, but Amelia was actually the first woman to ever fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She embarked on amazing adventures with her beloved plane, which she named The Yellow Canary. Amelia and her plane went on many adventures, so many that she later decided to open an organization only for women who wanted to become aviators, like her! She named it the 99's and she was its first president. She even designed the uniforms! Amelia is a reminder that anything is possible when you believe in yourself!




Amelia Earhart


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Describes the life of the pilot who, in 1932, was the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world.




Amelia Earhart


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A brief biography of the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean and to fly alone across the United States, as well as the first pilot to fly alone across the Pacific Ocean.




World Flight


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Trailblazers: Beyoncé


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Bring history home and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of one of the world's most famous singers. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. Beyoncé Knowles became famous as the lead singer of the popular group Destiny's Child. But on her own, she's had even bigger hits. From movies to Grammy Awards to performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, Beyoncé is one of the world's most amazing superstars. Find out how the girl who entered local singing competitions became one of history's greatest trailblazers! Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?




Amelia Lost


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From the acclaimed author of The Great and Only Barnum—as well as The Lincolns, Our Eleanor, and Ben Franklin's Almanac—comes the thrilling story of America's most celebrated flyer, Amelia Earhart. In alternating chapters, Fleming deftly moves readers back and forth between Amelia's life (from childhood up until her last flight) and the exhaustive search for her and her missing plane. With incredible photos, maps, and handwritten notes from Amelia herself—plus informative sidebars tackling everything from the history of flight to what Amelia liked to eat while flying (tomato soup)—this unique nonfiction title is tailor-made for middle graders. Amelia Lost received four starred reviews and Best Book of the Year accolades from School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, Horn Book Magazine, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.




Trailblazers: Simone Biles


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Bring history home with you and meet some of the world's greatest game changers! Get inspired by the true story of the most award-winning American gymnast. This biography series is for kids who loved Who Was? and are ready for the next level. In August 2016, American gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals! Her irresistible smile, fierce determination, and unbeatable strength have made her a favorite around the world. Find out how the girl who taught herself to flip on her backyard trampoline blazed a trail in gymnastics. Trailblazers is a biography series that celebrates the lives of amazing pioneers, past and present, from all over the world. Get inspired by more Trailblazers: Neil Armstrong, Jackie Robinson, Jane Goodall, Harriet Tubman, Albert Einstein, Beyoncé, and Simone Biles. What kind of trail will you blaze?