I Am Amelia Earhart

We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer.

"Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it," Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography - for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren't quite ready for the Who Was series. Each book focuses on a particular character trait that made that role model heroic. For example, Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.

This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, and to inspire them to strive and dream.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 01/14/2014
ISBN: 9780803740822
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.93h x 7.85w x 0.37d

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 11/04/2013
Kirkus Reviews 12/15/2013
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2014 pg. 274
Entertainment Weekly 01/24/2014 pg. 70
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 181
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 194 - Recommended, Satisfactory

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 165585 / I Am Amelia Earhart
Reading Level: 3.3 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5