Amelia Earhart

Name: Amelia Earhart
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781847808851
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By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara

Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

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In Amelia Earhart by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, young readers are introduced to the inspiring life of Amelia Earhart, an adventurous and pioneering aviator. The book highlights her passion for flying, her groundbreaking achievements in aviation, and how she became an icon for courage and determination. Through charming illustrations and simple storytelling, children can learn about her journey and the impact she left on history.
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Meet the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean in this book for young readers. Part of the Little People, Big Dreams series that introduces children to history's highest achievers.

Description

In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream.

The book follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean.

This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life at the back.

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Amelia Earhart by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is praised for its striking and sumptuous illustrations that contribute to a superb first biography for younger readers. The book is part of a children's series that highlights inspiring stories of women who made history by overcoming adversity. It is designed to be accessible and inspiring, with simple language for young readers, while also offering deeper historical insights through a biographical timeline.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847808851

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln Children's Books

Contributors:

Illustrated by Mariadiamantes

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 195.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Best Sellers at Book Hero Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational In Stock Books In stock Children's Books In Stock Kid's Books Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara Moving Machines New Zealand's Best Selling Books Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS

About the Author

ISABEL SANCHEZ VERGARA, born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture.

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