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    Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Kansas. She was a nurse’s aide in World War I, where “she developed a strong admiration for aviators, spending much of her free time watching the Royal Flying Corps practicing at the airfield nearby” (“Amelia Earhart"). In 1920, she went on a ten minute plane ride in Long Beach and decided she wanted to learn how to fly (“Amelia Earhart"). She wanted to be “the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic” (Grossman). Amelia, and her flying partner Fred

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    Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator written by Shelley Tanaka and illustrated David Craig is a nonfiction biographical picture book about the life of Amelia Earhart. With the mixed media of photographs and illustrations, the book gives the reader an accurate and engaging depiction of Amelia Earhart’s life. Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator was the 2009 winner of the NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. The author Shelley Tanaka is quite familiar

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    Amelia Earhart was an icon. She was a feminist. Not only a pioneer but also brave. During Amelia’s life, all the goals she had achieved were attained through pure perseverance and resilience. While Earhart had become well-known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, she was likewise known throughout the world for her individual developments and aid in the feminist movement. She acknowledged a grander purpose in life which was the desire to live a life that surpassed beyond

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    Amelia Mary Earhart -best known as Amelia Earhart- is known for being the first women to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, but could she have also been paving a way for women’s rights without people even noticing it. While she did advocate for women’s rights Ms. Earhart was able to prove women can be as tough and women should not be confined to what society thinks they should be. Even attending two different high schools Ms. Earhart graduated with excellent grades and would often keep a journal of all

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    with challenge no matter what. Amelia Earhart, the aviator who said this quote, is one of the most famous aviators of all time. Throughout her life, she was always independent and went against the norm. Because of her strength and courage, she reached goals that she couldn’t do without a gold mindset. Not only did she influence the world, but she changed the ways people thought women should act. She is one of the best role models of American History. ( “Amelia Earhart Quotes.” BrainyQuote, Xplore,

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    Amelia Earhart Kennedie Weems Citizens Christian Academy Amelia Earhart In Atchinson, Kansas on July 24, 1897, the little girl that would soon grow up to be the first female to fly across the Atlantic Ocean was born. Amelia Earhart was the oldest of two daughters of Amy Otis Earhart and Edwin Stanton Earhart (Brown, 1985, p. 4). Earhart’s sister, Muriel, was born three years later. Their father was a lawyer who worked for the railroad. Earhart’s parents traveled nearly year-round with the

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    An inspirational person that I truly adore would persist as Amelia Earhart. I admire her completely, considering how she portrayed herself as the first woman that proved to the world that women can engage in the same activities as men. Although Amelia was a female, she kept receiving attention by having similar interests as men. Amelia felt that she could prove them wrong. She got on a plane and almost achieved her goal; ascending across the ocean in an airplane, however, the only downside that occurred

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    Amelia Earhart was an extraordinary woman that accomplished many things in her short lifetime. She grew up in Atchison, Kansas living with both of her parents, and her younger sister Muriel Earhart. Amelia went on lots of adventures, helping her grow to love to fly. Earhart’s decision to fly was definitely one of the best decisions she ever made, knowing that it gave her great accomplishments, not only as a pilot, but also being a woman. Amelia Earhart led a very different and interesting life than

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    left by Earhart and Noonan. Her girlhood (childhood) was much like other ones she was just another American girl having a good time. During her free time, Earhart went horseback riding with her sister Muriel. Amelia Earhart’s childhood, career, and disappearance all contributed to the legacy she left behind. Who was Amelia Earhart? “Amelia Earhart was the first female pilot.” “In the winter of 1920 Amelia saw her first air show and took her first airplane ride.” ( biography of Amelia Earhart). This

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    Amelia Earhart A tale of a doll with freckles,who also defied gender stereotypes. Amelia Earhart, another female role model who helped change the world by succeeding with her dream. Her parents had always treated her like a doll, so her father did not help her pay for flying lessons.Neta Snook was the one to teach her. Amelia Earhart is a hero because she broke down the walls of gender stereotypes. Amelia Earhart is a hero because she became the first female aviator. “She had several notable flights

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