A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart
- David A. Adler, Illustrated by Jeff Fisher
- Mar 7, 2016
- 2 min read
Bibliographic Information
Adler, D. A., & Fisher, J. (1998). A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart. New York: Holiday House.
Quantitative Reading Level
ATOS Book Level: 5.1
Interest Level: Elementary (E 3-5)
Lexile Framework: AD880L
Guided Reading Level: M
Age: 8-10
Plot Description
David A. Adler's A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart is part of a serious of picture book biographies and depicts Amelia Earhart as a young girl as she embraces her childhood with her own individual personality to be different. Not only does this story highlight her independent spirit as a child, but also depicts her caring nature and passion to become a woman in aviation, ultimately becoming the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Qualitative Reading Analysis
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart is a wonderful rendition of biography, as it's illustrations are simplistic in nature and are complimentary to the specific time period and incorporates the many adventures of her life story and incredible journey.
Content Area
History
Science
Social Studies
Content Area Standard
Curriculum Suggestions
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart could be utilized as an excellent resource for researching historical figures, as well as oral discussions with student questions and teacher feedback, developing historical timelines, and simple summarization of biographical information.
Links to Supporting Digital Content
Instructor Web is an excellent resource for teachers to explore a dedicated lesson plan suggested for grades 3-5.
Timeline dedicated to the life of Amelia Earhart, which can be utilized as a resource for students in grades 3-5.
Genre
Autobiography and Biography Series
Nonfiction
Subject/Themes
Aviation
Courage
Bravery
Heroism
Historic Figures
Air Pilots - United States - Biography - Juvenile Literature
Women's History
Earhart
Biography - Autobiography
Juvenile Nonfiction
1987-1937
Transportation
Women - Biography - Juvenile Literature
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