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Amelia Earhart: Young Aviator (Childhood of Famous Americans)

by Beatrice Gormley

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Publisher Comments:

In this volume of the Childhood of Famous Americans series, young readers can learn about the early influences that shaped Amelia Earhart's extraordinary life and the remarkable woman she became.

Synopsis:

In this Childhood of Famous Americans series book, young readers can explore the world of Earhart, the first female pilot to fly nonstop across the United States. B&W illustrations.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780689831881
Subtitle:
Young Aviator
ill.:
Henderson, Meryl
Author:
Gormley, Beatrice
Author:
Henderson, Meryl
Publisher:
Aladdin Paperbacks
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Women
Subject:
Children's 9-12 - Biography / Autobiography
Subject:
Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology
Subject:
Transportation - Aviation
Subject:
Air pilots
Subject:
Earhart, amelia, 1898-1937
Subject:
Women air pilots
Subject:
ographical / United States
Subject:
Earhart, Amelia
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
B102
Series:
Childhood of famous Americans series
Series Volume:
no. 439
Publication Date:
February 2000
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
Children/juvenile
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
7.62x5.18x.73 in. .40 lbs.
Age Level:
08-12
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