The Story of Amelia Earhart

An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers

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On sale Dec 17, 2024 | 37 Minutes | 9798886085730

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.


  • Independent reading—This Amelia Earhart biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how Amelia made the world a better place for future generations of pilots.


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


Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Selena Quintanilla, Frida Kahlo, Helen Keller, and Jane Goodall.
Stacia Deutsch is the author of more than fifty children's books, including the award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past. She also wrote the tween novel Mean Ghouls, as well as books for the Nancy Drew, Clue Crew, and The Boxcar Children series. Stacia has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for the novelizations of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Smurfs movies. Visit her website at: www.StaciaDeutsch.com View titles by Stacia Deutsch

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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.


  • Independent reading—This Amelia Earhart biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can listen and learn on their own.
  • Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Amelia's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
  • A lasting legacy—Find out how Amelia made the world a better place for future generations of pilots.


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


Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Selena Quintanilla, Frida Kahlo, Helen Keller, and Jane Goodall.

Author

Stacia Deutsch is the author of more than fifty children's books, including the award-winning chapter book series Blast to the Past. She also wrote the tween novel Mean Ghouls, as well as books for the Nancy Drew, Clue Crew, and The Boxcar Children series. Stacia has been on the New York Times Bestseller list for the novelizations of the Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs and The Smurfs movies. Visit her website at: www.StaciaDeutsch.com View titles by Stacia Deutsch

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