Amelia Earhart and other High Flying Adventures
To kick off summer, we have enjoyed a fun unit study about Amelia Earhart. We have read almost every children's book our library system has on this enigmatic lady. We also visited Pitcairn air museum at the Willow Grove air field, Willow Grove, PA,where Amelia flew to new heights in an Autogiro. Some of the fun books we've enjoyed are: Amelia and Eleanor Go For A Ride , by Pam Muñoz Ryan. This story began the whole unit for us. A friend at my homeschool group recommended it and we were off! I did not know about Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt's friendship and this book tells the story well. Sky Pioneer , by Corinne Szabo is a simple introduction to Amelia's life and accomplishments and the end of her story, as we know it. When Amelia Earhart Built a Roller Coaster , by Mark Weakland is a super fun story that includes fun details about Amelia's childhood. Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic , by Robert Burleigh tells the story of Amelia's...