Amelia Earhart was one of America's most famous aviators. But do you know what she was like as a child? From running on the river bluffs and playing football to building a roller coaster, Amelia Earhart was an active and confident child. This playful story of her childhood will help young readers connect with a historic figure and will inspire them to want to achieve greatness.
"Amelia Earhart, one of America's best-known aviators, was destined for a life in engineering. Her most famous childhood creation was a roller coaster made of wooden boards greased with lard. She also kept a scrapbook of newspaper clippings about successful women. This book demonstrates how childhood traits can lead to adult accomplishments."
