A biography of the female aviator who was the first woman to fly alone across the country.

A biography of Amelia Earhart and her contribution to aviation and women pilots.

An illustrated biography of the world-famous woman pilot known for her long and daring flights.

An introduction to one of America's most famous pilots, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while flying over the Pacific Ocean.

•Amelia Earhart was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She worked as a nurse's aide in Canada during World War I. Her present from her family for her twenty-fourth birthday was her very own plane. AMELIA EARHART MADE HISTORY!

Presents the life of the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, who mysteriously disappeared in 1937 while attempting to fly around the world.

Profiles Amelia Earhart, who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and who disappeared during her attempt to become the first woman to fly around the world.

"The mostly-unknown tale of Jackie Cochran and Jerrie Cobb-two accomplished aviatrixes, one generation apart, who each dreamed of being the first woman in space, but along the way battled their egos, their expectations, and ultimately the patriarchal society that stood between them and the stars"--

Ever since Amelia Earhart and her plane disappeared on July 2, 1937, people have wanted to know more about this remarkable woman. Amelia Earhart follows the charismatic aviator from her first sight of an airplane at the age of ten to the last radio transmission she made before she vanished. Illustrated with original artworks, contemporary photographs, quotes, and details, this is a great introduction to the famous pilot.