Introduction:

In the "ABC's of Amelia Earhart" you will learn about the life and history of one of history's most famous pilots, Amelia Earhart!

Amelia was one of the first female aviators, and in her time as a pilot she broke many records, pushed boundaries, and inspired many!

This book will help you learn about her life and why she is important to our history.

is for Amelia

Amelia is her first name. She was named after her mother: Amelia Otis.

is for Born.

Amelia was born on July 24th, 1897.

is for Chicago.

Amelia graduated from Hyde Park High School, in Chicago, in 1916.

is for Disappeared.

Amelia Earhart disappeared on July 2nd, 1937.

is for Earhart.

Amelia's last name is Earhart.

is for First.

She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

is for George.

George Putnam was Amelia's husband. She married him on February 7th, 1931.

is for Howland Island.

Amelia was set to land on Howland Island, when she and her plane disappeared.

is for Iowa State Fair.

Amelia saw an aircraft for the first time at an Iowa State Fair.

is for Jacket.

An important part of every pilots outfit is their leather jacket. Many pictures of Amelia capture her in one.

is for Kansas.

Amelia was born in Kansas.

is for Long Beach.

Amelia rode in a plane for the first time at a Long Beach air show in 1920. It was only 10 minutes, but when she landed she knew that she wanted to learn how to fly.

is for Muriel.

Muriel Earhart was Amelia's little sister and only sibling.

is for Nurse.

Amelia was a Nurse's Aide for the Red Cross during World War I.

is for Ocean.

Amelia successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean on one of her flights. But, she disappeared when trying to cross the Pacific Ocean.

is for Pioneer.

Amelia was a pioneer for women's aviation. She led the way for many women after her, by breaking barriers and setting records.

is for Queen of the Air.

Amelia was nicknamed "Queen of the Air" because of all she did as a female aviator.

is for Routes.

Amelia followed routes when she flew. Her routes were always planned in detail beforehand.