Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #435030 in Books
• Published on: 2000-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 111 pages

Review
"[A] top-notch biography." -- The Atlanta Journal & Constitution

From the Publisher
"The Young Patriots Series" books are not biographies per se, but rather introductions to biography," explains the publisher. "We call the books 'storyographies' because each is primarily the story of episodes from the individual's childhood. Every incident mentioned in the book is true to the character and time of the subject." Educators and media specialists will find "Amelia Earhart" perfect for supplemental classroom/library reading, as there is a section containing important dates in the aviator's life as well as a section entitled "The Mystery of Amelia Earhart" in which her last flight is briefly discussed.

From the Back Cover
(excerpt from book) Amelia leaned back and looked with satisfaction on their work. "That," said Pidge, "is the very best rolly car I ever saw." "I'll try it out," Amelia said. "I'd best go first, I'm a boy," Jared said. "Pooh! I'm not afraid. Being a boy doesn't make any difference." (end of excerpt-back cover copy continues as follows)

Read about the childhood adventures of America's heroes and heroines in the Young Patriots Series. Watch for more titles coming soon and visit our website at www.patriapress.com for lots of activities and information on upcoming Young Patriots books!

Customer Reviews

I enjoyed reading this wonderful story about Amelia Earhart.
Once I started reading this book, I had a hard time putting it down. I thought this was a super book and I can't wait to read more of the "Young Patriots Series." I highly recommend this book to kids my own age (10 years old).

Brittani Castle

A great book
Amelia Earhart is a very good book. I think every child ages 9 - 12 should read Amelia Earhart because it teaches them to do what you want to do. Amelia's dad was trying to stop her but Amelia said it was her dream to fly. Amelia always liked to see the airplanes take off to fly. I think Amelia Earhart is a very excellent book.

Entertaining and inspiring
Amelia Earhart, Young Air Pioneer is well written, delightful and nicely illustrated. A geat read for both boys and girls, ages 8-12, and sure to entertain and inspire.