Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This book follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot.

Each board book in the Ordinary People Change the World series tells the story of one of Americas icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers. They focuson a particular character trait that made that role model heroic.The short text focuses on drawing inspiration from these iconic heroes, and includes an interactive element and factual tidbits that young kids will be able to connect with.

This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, and to inspire them to strive and dream.

Written By:Brad Meltzer
Illustrated By:Christopher Eliopoulos
Target Age:2 - 5