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Earhart, Amelia - ârˈhärt, 1897–1937, American aviator, b. Atchison, Kans. She was the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane (1928) and the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic (1932). She was the first person to fly alone from Honolulu to California (1935). In 1937, she attempted with a copilot, Frederick J. Noonan, to fly around the world, but

10 of the Best Books and Articles on: Amelia Earhart

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East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart » Read Now
by Susan Butler. 489 pgs.

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...TO THE DAWN The Life of Amelia Earhart SUSAN BUTLER ADDISON-WESLEY...East to the dawn: the life of Amelia Earhart/ Susan Butler. p. cm. Includes...index. ISBN 0-201-31144-5...
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Women Remembered: A Guide to Landmarks of Women's History in the United States » Read Now
by Marion Tinling. 802 pgs.

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"This was obviously a labor of love for the author. Libraries large and small will find it a major ready-reference source on historic women in America." Library Journal
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Outstanding Women Athletes: Who They Are and How They Influenced Sports in America ("Amelia Earhart (aviator)" p. 110) » Read Now
by Janet Woolum. 414 pgs.

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...water-skier 109 Amelia Earhart aviator 110...traditional domains, including sports. Amelia Earhart captured the imagination of the...tennis event. 1932, May 22-- Amelia...
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Encyclopedia of Women and Sport in America ("Amelia Earhart" p. 79) » Read Now
by Carole A. Oglesby, Doreen L. Greenberg, Ruth Louise Hall, Karen L. Hill, Frances Johnston, Sheila Easterby Ridley. 360 pgs.

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The challenges and achievements of female athletes in the U.S. are the focus of this collection of nearly 300 articles and biographies that portray the diversity, depth, and meaning of their sports experiences. Written by prominent experts as well as by the athletes themselves, these articles offer...
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The challenges and achievements of female athletes in the U.S. are the focus of this collection of nearly 300 articles and biographies that portray the diversity, depth, and meaning of their sports experiences. Written by prominent experts as well as by the athletes themselves, these articles offer a unique, authoritative perspective on topics ranging from women's earliest involvement in sports through recent events at the 1997 world and national championships.
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Notable Women in American History: A Guide to Recommended Biographies and Autobiographies ("Earhart, Amelia (1897-1937)"p. 95) » Read Now
by Lynda G. Adamson. 450 pgs.

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This unique guide will enable students, librarians, teachers, and general readers to easily identify the best biographies and autobiographies of 500 of the most notable women in American history. Spanning from colonial America through 1998, the guide features entries on historical and contemporary...
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This unique guide will enable students, librarians, teachers, and general readers to easily identify the best biographies and autobiographies of 500 of the most notable women in American history. Spanning from colonial America through 1998, the guide features entries on historical and contemporary women who have achieved recognition in more than 100 fields of endeavor. It annotates approximately 1350 recommended books published since 1970 about these women. The compilation of works selected here is unavailable in any other reference.
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War and American Women: Heroism, Deeds, and Controversy (Chap. 2 "Female Trailblazers") » Read Now
by William B. Breuer. 258 pgs.

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Allowing women to serve in the military during wartime has been a subject of controversy since World War I, when, for the first time in history, thousands of American women volunteered, answering the same patriotic call to duty as the men. Unlike the men, however, these pioneers were targets of...
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Allowing women to serve in the military during wartime has been a subject of controversy since World War I, when, for the first time in history, thousands of American women volunteered, answering the same patriotic call to duty as the men. Unlike the men, however, these pioneers were targets of gossip and branded as "camp followers" by some. Since that time, some 3.5 million American women have served their country as spies, nurses, guerrillas, or war correspondents. Many of these volunteers were wounded or died in the line of duty, others suffered as prisoners of war - all with little or no recognition. War and American Women brings to life the compelling stories of the ordinary and extraordinary women who served their country in times of war.
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Aviation Legend, in Insight on the News » Read Now
by Timothy W. Maier. 10 pgs.

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...A race is on to recover Amelia Earharts plane that crashed in the Central...solved. What is the truth behind Amelia Earharts disappearance more than 60 years...their...
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Late, Great Geographers, in Geographical » Read Now
by Geographical. 1 pgs.

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...great geographers Amelia Earhart (1897-1937) Inspirational woman aviator Amelia Earhart achieved much in her...sea. Unfortunately for Earhart, she had intended to...women...
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Ahead of Their Time: A Biographical Dictionary of Risk-Taking Women ("Amelia Earhart (1898 - 1937)" begins on p. 133) » Read Now
by Joyce Duncan. 313 pgs.

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This unique reference work brings together a wealth of information about pioneering women who took risks and made remarkable strides in a diversity of fields. Whether in the name of science, sport, or humanitarianism, the spirit of adventure runs through the lives of these 75 daring woman who broke...
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This unique reference work brings together a wealth of information about pioneering women who took risks and made remarkable strides in a diversity of fields. Whether in the name of science, sport, or humanitarianism, the spirit of adventure runs through the lives of these 75 daring woman who broke down barriers as they explored the far reaches of the globe, the depths of the seas, and the lofty expanses of space. These inspiring profiles investigate a wide range of notable women from throughout history and from around the globe. Included are the familiar and famous names such as Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, and Margaret Mead. Lesser known but equally inspiring women for whom it is more difficult to find information are also included, from early explorers to recent role models.
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The Eleanor Roosevelt Encyclopedia ("Earhart, Amelia" begins on p. 152) » Read Now
by Henry R. Beasley, Maurine H. Beasley, Holly C. Shulman. 628 pgs.

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Perhaps the most important woman in 20th century America, Eleanor Roosevelt fascinates scholar and layperson alike. This exciting encyclopedia brings together basic information illuminating her complex career and making the interaction between her private and public lives accessible to scholars...
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Perhaps the most important woman in 20th century America, Eleanor Roosevelt fascinates scholar and layperson alike. This exciting encyclopedia brings together basic information illuminating her complex career and making the interaction between her private and public lives accessible to scholars, students, and the general public. Written by scholars--including the most eminent Eleanor Roosevelt and New Deal scholars--journalists, and those who knew her, the 200 plus entries in this book provide easy access to material showing how Eleanor Roosevelt changed the First Lady's role in politics, widened opportunities for women, became a liberal leader during the Cold War era, and served as a guiding spirit at the United Nations. A unique resource, the book provides an introduction to American history through the vantage point of a woman who both represented her times and moved beyond them.
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