Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic cover

Night Flight: Amelia Earhart Crosses the Atlantic

Author: Burleigh, Robert

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 1215
Points per Word 0.000412
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

This book tells the story of Amelia Earhart's dangerous 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean from Newfoundland to Ireland. The main character is Amelia Earhart, who must survive bad weather and a malfunctioning airplane during her solo journey. The book also includes a brief biography of the pioneering aviator.

Quick Summary

Night Flight captures the jaw-dropping moment when a young woman flew solo across the stormy Atlantic in 1932, beating impossible odds. Kids will be on the edge of their seats as Amelia battles freezing temperatures, broken instruments, and a plane that practically falls apart mid-air before she lands in Ireland. If your kid loves true stories about brave pioneers like "Who Was Harriet Tubman?" they'll adore this front-row seat to history. Perfect for kids ages 6-9 in grades 1-3.