Did you know that Amelia Earhart built her own roller coaster before she was ten years old? And what do you suppose happened to her while she was exploring a spooky cave and sledding down a steep, icy hill? Find the answers and share all of Amelia Earhart’s childhood adventures in this volume of the Young Patriots Series.
Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today’s young readers into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate.
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"I read practically every book in this series at my library but I owned this one and it was my favorite. I was fortunate to meet Amelia's sister when I was 11 but too shy to ask her any questions. " — CLM (4 out of 5 stars)
"I read practically every book in this series at my library but I owned this one and it was my favorite. I was fortunate to meet Amelia's sister when I was 11 but too shy to ask her any questions. "
“[A] top-notch biography.”
“What makes this chapter book especially appealing…is that the author tells real stories, not fanciful ones, about Earhart’s childhood.”
“This engaging story will entertain young readers…Highly recommended.”
“Howe presents vignettes that shed light on the character development of a woman who became one of the most famous pilots in history…Intermediate grade readers will enjoy this book.”
" This story allows the reader to follow her as she breaks down barriers for women from an early age. It shows her have lots of fun with her sister and their friends. "
" I read practically every book in this series at my library but I owned this one and it was my favorite. I was fortunate to meet Amelia's sister when I was 11 but too shy to ask her any questions. "
Jane Moore Howe is a former journalist and columnist for the Indianapolis Starnewspaper. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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