DK Biography: Amelia Earhart: A Photographic Story of a Life

by Tanya Lee Stone

Book Overview

Describes the life and accomplishments of the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, and who was later lost at sea while attempting to fly around the world. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756625521
• ISBN13: 9780756625528
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: DK Children
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 5.1"

Customer Reviews

AMELIA EARHART

I have not yet read the book so cannot offer a review. I will do so when it is read. Thank you very much. Rosemarie (I did see the movie and rated it a 7 (1 - 10) Thank you.

East to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart

East to the Dawn is a superbly-written biography of Amelia Earhart by Susan Butler. This is a must-read for all seeking an in-depth view of the woman whose irrepressible spirit took her places where no man or woman had gone before. Amelia's life with her partner and husband, George Putnam, amidst her high profile career, is the basis of the new motion picture, "Amelia," starring Hilary Swank. As one of the producers of this film, I can attest to the significance of East to the Dawn, as a key source for the film. Butler's research reveals a fascinating relationship between Earhart and Gene Vidal (the father of Gore). As the daughter of an aviatrix, Susan Butler provides keen insights into what drives a woman to question the status quo and take risks beyond daredevil proportion. We also learn how Amelia impacted the world and why she remains an indelible legend and icon today.