While nonfiction books aren’t often what kids are drawn to, Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart is an excellent nonfiction choice for anyone curious about the life of Amelia Earhart. The book tells about her childhood, her path to becoming a pilot, and the mysteries surrounding her disappearance. The pages are divided in color to tell different stories: the white pages tell of Amelia’s life, while the gray pages discuss the events of her disappearance and the individual stories of those who believed they had heard her radioing for help. The pages are punctuated with photos of Amelia throughout her life, along with facts about the time period’s technologies, Amelia’s awards, and other information regarding Amelia’s life and its events. To check out this book, you’ll find it in the juvenile nonfiction section under J 629.13 FLE.
Monday, April 9, 2012
AMELIA LOST by Candace Fleming
While nonfiction books aren’t often what kids are drawn to, Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart is an excellent nonfiction choice for anyone curious about the life of Amelia Earhart. The book tells about her childhood, her path to becoming a pilot, and the mysteries surrounding her disappearance. The pages are divided in color to tell different stories: the white pages tell of Amelia’s life, while the gray pages discuss the events of her disappearance and the individual stories of those who believed they had heard her radioing for help. The pages are punctuated with photos of Amelia throughout her life, along with facts about the time period’s technologies, Amelia’s awards, and other information regarding Amelia’s life and its events. To check out this book, you’ll find it in the juvenile nonfiction section under J 629.13 FLE.
