The Story of Amelia Earhart

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?


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