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Who Was Amelia Earhart?

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Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.
Kate Jerome is an award-winning children's book author and a lifelong advocate of science literacy. She has recently completed a Fellowship at Stanford University and, in addition to writing new children's books, she is now developing innovative programming in virtual reality. View titles by Kate Boehm Jerome
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Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.

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Kate Jerome is an award-winning children's book author and a lifelong advocate of science literacy. She has recently completed a Fellowship at Stanford University and, in addition to writing new children's books, she is now developing innovative programming in virtual reality. View titles by Kate Boehm Jerome
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ

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