A big news story this week concerned the long-unresolved mystery of the fate of Amelia Earhart and a metal fragment that could at last answer some of these questions. According to The Washington Post “Researchers probing Earhart’s disappearance of famed American aviator Amelia Earhart said they believe a slab of aluminum, above, found decades ago on an uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean came from her aircraft.” This mystery has not been solved yet, but this does provide an interesting new clue for further study.
Your class can also learn more about this ground-breaking female pilot in my reader “Amelia Earhart - Soaring High.” In this story students will learn facts about one of the most famous women in American history who was a pioneer in the field of aviation.
This book is part of a collection of leveled readers “Famous Women in History” for second through fourth grade features stories about eight women and their contributions to history:
Amelia Earhart -- Airplane Pilot (level L)
Abigail Adams -- First Lady & Crusader for People’s Rights (level L)
Clara Barton -- Founder of the American Red Cross (level N)
Maria Mitchell -- Astronomer (level N)
Helen Keller -- Inspirational Speaker (level O)
Ellen Ochoa -- Astronaut (level P)
Laura Ingalls Wilder -- Pioneer and Author (level P)
Millie Hughes-Fulford -- Scientist in Space (level R)
Each book highlights specific grade-level concepts and vocabulary. An accompanying set of worksheets reviews the targeted literary skills.
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