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Sky Pioneer: A Photobiography of Amelia Earhart By Szabo, Corinne Foreword by Finch, Linda 1997-01 - National Geographic Society 0792237374 CHECK CATALOG CCBC Choices - 1997 An illuminating collection of archival photos along with a detailed narrative biography make up this inspiring visual account of Amelia Earhart's life and times. 1997 marks both the 60th anniversary of Amelia Earhart's final flight and the 100th anniversary of her birth. 60 b&w photos & maps. …More

Amelia Earhart: Young Air Pioneer By Howe, Jane M. Illustrator Morrison, Cathy Author Howe 2000-09 - Patria Press 1882859022 CHECK CATALOG These true-life tales of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, based on the remembrances of her sister Pidge, will inspire and thrill young readers. Kids will cheer as Amelia rescues two neighbor boys from an angry dog and when she builds her own "rolly coaster" off the roof of her grandparents' shed. Amelia's fascination at seeing her first airplane, as well as her curiosity, courage, and determination to learn, will make this portrayal of an American heroine a favorite of both children and adults. …More

Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride By Ryan, Pam Munoz Illustrator Selznick, Brian 1999-10 - Scholastic 059096075X CHECK CATALOG CCBC Choices - 2000 A fictionalized account of a true event--the night Amelia Earhart flew Eleanor Roosevelt over Washington, D.C., in an airplane. Three-color illustrations. …More

American Heroes of Exploration and Flight By Schraff, Anne 1996-02 - Enslow Publishers 0894906194 CHECK CATALOG -- Each book presents ten short biographies of important people for the price of a single volume. -- This series includes books that are organized around interesting themes, highlight possible career choices, and include women and minorities. …More

Amelia Earhart: The Thrill of It By Wels, Susan 2009-10 - Running Press Book Publishers 9780762437634 CHECK CATALOG Published to coincide with the major motion picture, "Amelia," starring Hilary Swank, Richard Gere, and Ewan McGregor, this comprehensive biography covers all facets of Earhart's life, featuring never-before-seen photographs, artifacts, letters, documents, and maps. …More

Who Was Amelia Earhart? By Jerome, Kate Boehm Illustrator Cain, David Illustrator Harrison, Nancy 2002-11 - Grosset & Dunlap 0448428563 CHECK CATALOG Profiling the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, this age-appropriate biography explores Earhart's early years as an aviation pioneer and her mysterious disappearance in 1937. Illustrations. …More