Amelia Earhart was a dreamer and she dreamed of flying. When she shared her dreams with friends and family, they would all say, 'You can't do that Amelia.' Although they meant well, these words only served to make Amelia more determined to make her dreams come true. In Kimberly Wagner Klier's vibrantly illustrated book, you follow Amelia through her early years to adulthood. Read how she tackles one obstacle after another to become the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Through determination, perseverance, and courage, Ameila Earhart made her dreams a reality.

Similar authors: Kathleen Krull; Marissa Moss; David Adler; Angela Bull; Lori Mortensen

Similar books: A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart by David Adler; Flying Ace: The Story of Amelia Earhart by Angela Bull; Valentina Tereshkova: The First Woman in Space by Heather Feldman; Sally Ride: First American Woman in Space by Carole Ann Camp; Bessie Coleman: First Black Woman Pilot by Connie Plantz; Mae Jemison: The First African American Woman Astronaut by Liza Burby; Brave Harriet: The First Woman to Fly the English Channel by Marissa Moss

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/23/2010

ISBN-10: 1590784677

ISBN-13: 9781590784679

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This compilation of stories about girls and their mothers has many of the elements of mother-daughter relationships: humor,joy,anger,sadness,and sometimes all of these emotions rolled into one feeling. Savor some or all of these poignant stories.

Similar books: The Chicken Soup for the Soul series

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 7/2/2009

ISBN-10: 0753458772

ISBN-13: 9780753458778

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Running away won't keep Mom and Dad from serving cucumber sandwiches every day, especially if they don't even notice that you are missing! At least that's what Zelda and Ivy, the delightful fox sisters, find out when they runaway. Spend the day with Zelda and Ivy as they play, make a time capsule, and help each other with a special project. This is a fun-filled chapter book for the beginning reader.

Similar books: Zelda and Ivy by Laura McGee Kvasnosky; Zelda and Ivy: Keeping Secrets by Laura McGee Kvasnosky; Zelda and Ivy and the Boy Next Door by Laura McGee Kvasnosky; Frank and Izzy Set Sail by Laura McGee Kvasnosky

Awards won: Theodor Seuss Geisel Award 2007

Reviewed by: mb

Date read: 7/15/2009

ISBN-10: 0763626899

ISBN-13: 9780763626891

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