Amelia Earhart's Final Flight

by Megan Cooley Peterson

Overview

On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781666320503
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	History's Mysteries
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Lexile:	800L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Megan Cooley Peterson is a writer, editor, and bookworm. When she isn’t writing or reading, you can find her watching movies or planning her next Halloween party. She lives in Minnesota with her husband and daughter.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Waiting for Amelia 4

Chapter 1 The Final Flight 6

Chapter 2 A Water Crash 14

Chapter 3 Nikumaroro 18

Chapter 4 The Marshall Islands 24

Cold Case File 29

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

High-interest presentation of supplemental social studies content;

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 4–6—Famous disappearances and intrigues from across the centuries fill the pages of this series. Whether readers are interested in the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony or the secrets of Area 51, pieces of evidence and possible outcomes surrounding each situation are discussed. Maps, illustrations, and photos of people, locations, and artifacts prevent the pages from being overly text-heavy and support the various theories discussed. Investigations over the years, such as Myth Busters reenacting the escape from Alcatraz or Robert Ballard's search of Earhart's missing plane, are included along with other historical information. A recap of the main theories and whether they are believed possible appears in the back matter along with the glossary and recommended reading. VERDICT Will appeal to those who enjoy mysteries and conspiracy theories.

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