Famous Firsts: First Woman to Fly Solo Across the Atlantic

A gripping illustrated account of how Amelia Earhart famously became the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Pioneering pilot Amelia Earhart set many records in her lifetime, and historically became the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in May 1932. Tragically, just five years later, her plane disappeared while Amelia was attempting to circumnavigate the globe, and her fate remains a mystery to this day. "Women must try to do things as men have tried. When they fail, their failures must be but a challenge to others."Fully illustrated throughout, with fresh, modern artwork breathing new life into this famous story. Perfect for readers aged 8 and up.