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13) Amelia Earhart
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Chronicles the life and career of the noted aviator, with an emphasis on how her pioneering work in aviation opened the skies to women, and discusses her mysterious disappearance.
14) Amelia Earhart
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Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
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Ever since Amelia Earhart and her plane disappeared on July 2, 1937, people have wanted to know more about this remarkable woman. Amelia Earhart follows the charismatic aviator from her first sight of an airplane at the age of ten to the last radio transmission she made before she vanished. Illustrated with original artworks, contemporary photographs, quotes, and details, this is a great introduction to the famous pilot.
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"Explore the story of Amelia Earhart as she embarks on her second and final journey around the globe. A story of determination, heart, and courage, this graphic novel invites readers to immerse themselves into the daring grit of the aviation pioneer--brought to life by gripping narrative and vivid full-color illustrations that fly off the page"--
18) Amelia Earhart
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A look at the life and accomplishments of Amelia Earhart.
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In 1912, airplanes looked like bicycles with wings. Only men flew these scary new machines. When a spirited young woman named Harriet Quimby decided to learn to fly, everyone said it would be too dangerous. But Harriet tried it anyway! She was the first woman in the United States to earn her pilot's license. Soon the whole country was just wild about her! Harriet loved the attention and designed a purple flight suit to stand out even more. Before...
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Amelia Earhart gained worldwide fame in 1928 when she became the first woman on a transatlantic flight. Her lifelong accomplishments as an aviator influenced pilots in the United States and throughout the world. Her bravery encouraged women to learn to fly and fulfill their dreams. On her attempt to circum-navigate the globe at the equator, Earhart and her plane vanished and were never found. But her memory endures as a symbol of adventure, courage,...