Who Was Amelia Earhart? 05/15/2012 Juvenile Nonfiction (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many firsts. In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.

About The Author

Kate Jerome is an award-winning children's book author and a lifelong advocate of science literacy. She has recently completed a Fellowship at Stanford University and, in addition to writing new children's books, she is now developing innovative programming in virtual reality.