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Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!
(Show Me History!)
Author
Illustrator
Kelly Tindall
Publication Date
March 20, 2019
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction / 4th − 5th
Language
English
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Description
A fascinating and entertaining biography of Amelia Earhart, in graphic novel format. When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator's life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight--and mysterious disappearance--Earhart's journey will entertain, captivate, and inspire readers of all ages.
Publication date
March 20, 2019
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781684125456
Lexile Measure
550
Publisher
Portable Press
Series
Show Me History!
BISAC categories
JNF007020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF057010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation
JNF002000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Adventure & Adventurers
JNF057010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Transportation | Aviation
Library of Congress categories
United States
Earhart, Amelia
Women air pilots
Air pilots
Comics (Graphic works)
Biographical comics
Earhart, Amelia
Women air pilots
Air pilots
Comics (Graphic works)
Biographical comics
Publishers Weekly
Libby (Lady Liberty) and Sam (Uncle Sam) act as historical guides and comic relief in this graphic novel biography of Amelia Earhart. From building a backyard roller coaster as a kid to working as a nurse's aide during WWI and embarking on early flying adventures, Earhart seemed destined to become a record-breaking aviator. Buckley blends historical context and intriguing biographical details (Earhart once drove across the country with her mother), creating an appealing introduction to this larger-than-life inspiration. Tindal's bold-lined artwork moves the story at a brisk pace with effective shifts in panel sizes and perspectives. Several pages of useful resources close this inviting series entry. Also available: Alexander Hamilton: The Fighting Founding Father!, Martin Luther King Jr.: Voice for Equality!, and Abraham Lincoln: Defender of the Union! Ages 8-12. (Mar.)
Copyright 2019 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission. James Buckley
James Buckley Jr. has written more than 50 books for kids, including Who Was Ernest Shackleton? and Who Was Roberto Clemente? Manuel Gutierrez is an Argentinian illustrator with vast experience working internationally as a visual storyteller in the fields of comic books and advertising. Manuel was born in Neuquen, in the Argentinian Patagonia, and is a self-taught artist. He has worked for Marvel and DC Comics.
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