Knowing the risks, but taking the chance anyway—that was the internal compass that guided Amelia Earhart. This fascinating biography captures:

-         Amelia’s impressive sense of daring, evident from a very young age

-         Her eagerness to promote women’s abilities, and desire to contribute to the world around her

-         Her many firsts—including becoming the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic

-         Her sudden disappearance over the Pacific, which remains one of aviation’s most haunting unsolved mysteries

Children will love discovering how Earhart finally found her wings and began her life of adventure in the skies.