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The First Woman to Fly Solo Around the World: A Biography for Young Readers

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The Jerrie Mock Story: The First Woman to Fly Solo around the World (Biographies for Young Readers)

by Nancy Roe Pimm

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Amelia Earhart was a pioneer in aviation and a role model for women everywhere. She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Her story is one of courage, determination, and adventure.

Amelia Earhart was born in Atchison, Kansas, on July 24, 1897. She was the daughter of Edwin and Amy Earhart. Her father was a lawyer and her mother was a social worker. Amelia had two sisters, Muriel and Grace.

Amelia was a tomboy as a child. She loved to play outdoors and explore. She was also very interested in airplanes. When she was 10 years old, she saw her first airplane at a county fair. She was fascinated by the machine and dreamed of flying one day.

Amelia's parents did not approve of her interest in flying. They thought it was too dangerous for a girl. But Amelia was determined to fly. In 1921, she took her first flying lesson. She was a natural pilot and quickly soloed.

In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She flew from Newfoundland to Ireland in a Lockheed Vega 5B airplane. Her flight was a major accomplishment and made her a household name.

After her transatlantic flight, Amelia Earhart continued to break records. In 1932, she became the first person to fly solo from Hawaii to California. She also set a world record for altitude in an airplane.

In 1937, Amelia Earhart embarked on her most ambitious flight: a round-the-world flight. She and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off from Miami, Florida, on June 1, 1937. They flew across the Atlantic Ocean, Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. On July 2, 1937, they disappeared over the Pacific Ocean.

Amelia Earhart's disappearance remains a mystery. There are many theories about what happened to her, but no one knows for sure. She is remembered as one of the greatest aviators and pioneers of all time.

Amelia Earhart's Legacy

Amelia Earhart's legacy is one of courage, determination, and adventure. She was a pioneer in aviation and a role model for women everywhere. Her story continues to inspire people today.

There are many ways to learn more about Amelia Earhart. You can read books about her life, watch movies about her, and visit museums that have exhibits about her. You can also visit the Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum in Atchison, Kansas.

Amelia Earhart was a remarkable woman who achieved great things. Her story is one that should be told and retold for generations to come.

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### Additional Resources

* [Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum](https://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/) * [National Women's History Museum](https://www.womenshistory.org/) * [Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum](https://airandspace.si.edu/)

The Jerrie Mock Story: The First Woman to Fly Solo around the World (Biographies for Young Readers)

by Nancy Roe Pimm

4.4 out of 5