Amelia Earhart: Young Aviator
(Childhood of Famous Americans)
By Beatrice Gormley, illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Interest Level
Grades 3 - 5
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 5.3
Lexile Measure®: 950L
DRA: 40
Guided Reading: R
Theme/Subject
- Social Studies
- Character and Values
- Culture and Diversity
Reading Quiz Programs
About This Book
Amelia Earhart was the first woman pilot to fly nonstop across the United States. Little did anyone know that the tomboy who loved to climb trees and ride horses would grow up to become a woman whose very name defines adventure and independence. Her fatal final flight remains a fascinating mystery to this day. Read about the early influences that shaped Amelia Earhart's extraordinary life and the remarkable woman she became.About the Authors or Illustrators
Beatrice Gormley decided at age nine to become a writer. However, it took her a long time to figure out how to make that dream come true. She grew up in Southern California, graduated from Pomona College and went to work for a book publisher, where she met her husband, Robert, an editor.
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