| Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride Contributor(s): Ryan, Pam Muñoz (Author), Selznick, Brian (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 059096075X ISBN-13: 9780590960755 Publisher: Scholastic OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 1999 Annotation: AMELIA EARHART AND ELEANOR ROOSEVELT WERE BIRDS OF A FEATHER. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together. On a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport plane, and took off on a glorious adventure -- while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns! This picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia's and Eleanor's. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Action & Adventure - General - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - United States - 20th Century - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation - Aviation |
| Dewey: E |
| LCCN: 98031788 |
| Lexile Measure: 750 |
| Physical Information: 0.42" H x 12.42" W x 10.32" (1.45 lbs) 40 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1930's - Chronological Period - 20th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 36329 Reading Level: 4.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An extraordinary picture book from Newbery Honoree Pam Mu oz Ryan and Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick about two heroines, national treasures, and close friends, Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together On a brisk and cloudless evening in April 1933, Amelia and Eleanor did the unprecedented: They stole away from a White House dinner, commandeered an Eastern Air Transport jet, and took off on a glorious adventure--while still dressed in their glamorous evening gowns This picture book tour de force celebrates the pioneering spirit of two friends whose passion for life gave them the courage to defy convention in the name of fulfillment, conviction, and fun. Soaring text, inspired by the known facts of this event, and breathtaking drawings ask readers to dream dreams as big as Amelia and Eleanor's. |