Amelia Earhart: Courage in the Sky

by Mona Kerby, Eileen McKeating (Illustrator)

Overview

Amelia Earhart—pioneer, adventurer, pilot
 
As a child, Amelia Earhart wondered why there were no horoines in her favorite adventure stories. She resolved to change that when she grew up. And so she did, becoming one of the pioneers of aviation. Not only was Amelia Earhart the first woman in the world to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she was the first person to cross it twice. Her life became a great adventure story—and a great mystery, too. In 1937, on an around-the-world flight, Amelia disappeared. Today, her courage and sprit remain an inspiration to everyone who flies or dreams of adventure.
 
Contains black-and-white illustrations.
 
About the Women of Our Time series:
International in scope, the Women of Our Time series of biographies cover a wide range of personalities in a variety fields. More than a history lesson, these books offer carefully documented life stories that will inform, inspire, and engage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780147514660
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	01/08/2015
Series:	Women of Our Time
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	80
Sales rank:	443,152
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	620L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Mona Kerby (www.monakerby.com) has been a Kindergarten teacher, school librarian, professor, and the coordinator of the graduate School Library Media Program at McDaniel College. She has published a variety of books which have been nominated to several state reading award lists.
 
Eileen McKeating is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Eileen McKeating include The Story of Annie Sullivan: Helen Keller's Teacher, Famous Lives, Amelia Earhart: Courage in the Sky, and Fifteenth Peanut Butter Sandwich.