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4) Pilots
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Prepare for takeoff! Being a pilot means having to stay calm under pressure and make critical decisions thousands of feet above the ground. Filled with engaging text and colorful pictures, this title takes children behind the scenes of air travel to learn about the people in control. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, a Think-About-It section,...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 500L
Language
English
Description
An account of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland, in which she survived bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane. Includes a brief biography of the aviator.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
For the child who says, "I want to be a pilot when I grow up!" And for any child who wants a gentle behind-the-scenes look at being a pilot. Pilots fly airplanes! Did you know that there are many different kinds of pilots? When Aunt Ro and I visit the Air Fair, I meet pilots who fly seaplanes, hot air balloons, cargo planes, and more! I Want to Be a Pilot is part of an I Can Read series that introduces young readers to important community helpers....
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The book follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female flier to fly solo across the Atlantic ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life at the back.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
From the moment Amelia Earhart took her first airplane ride in 1920, she knew she wanted to spend the rest of her life flying. Her achievements opened doors for women pilots around the world. Her disappearance remains a mystery.
11) Pilots
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
450L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces pilots to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--
14) Amelia Earhart
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
400L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Amelia Earhart in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
480L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"At the mountain's base sits a cabin under an old hickory tree. And in that cabin lives a family -- loving, weaving, cooking, and singing. The strength in their song sustains them through trials on the ground and in the sky, as they wait for their loved one, a pilot, to return from war"--Amazon.
17) Amelia Earhart
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"How much do you know about Amelia Earhart? Find out the facts you need to know about this female aviator. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
Formats
Description
How did Amelia Earhart learn to fly? How was flying then different than it is today? Cub Reporter interviews Amelia Earhart to find out how she made a difference in the world of aviation and defended women's rights. Learn how Amelia fought against adversity to become the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Discover how she stood up for other female aviators and the ways she fought for gender equality. Readers will see how to use interviewing...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Amelia Earhart was queen of the skies at a time when airplanes dazzled the imagination. She was adventurous and daring. Earhart became the first woman pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and she did it solo. She flew across the United States and returned, alone. She soloed halfway across the Pacific. She set many flying records but none of that satisfied Earhart. In May 1937, she and her navigator took off from California on her final, epic flight....
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