Jun 26, 2025
In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, and in 1935, she became the first woman to fly across the Pacific Ocean. Her next feat was to circle the globe. But something went wrong, and the pilot went missing in 1937. The circumstances of her disappearance has been a mystery ever since. As we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day on July 24, here are our favorite books that tell the story of the American aviator.
I Am Amelia Earhart
By Brad Meltzer & Christopher Eliopoulos
$8.96; Ages 3-6
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
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This basic biography follows Amelia Earhart from childhood to her first flying lessons and beyond. The friendly biography “I Am …” series inspired the PBS Kids TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.” One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Amelia Earhart: A Kids Book About Flying Against All Odds
By Mary Nhin
$12.91; 3-11
Publisher: Grow Grit Press
Amazon.com
Part of the Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series, this book tells the story of
Amelia Earhart to even the littlest readers.
National Geographic Kids: Amelia Earhart
By Caroline Crosson Gilpin
$3.99; Ages 3-5
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Amazon.com
Early readers can gain an understanding of Amelia Earhart's historical significance through this story of her life and legacy.
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart
By David Adler & Jeff Fisher
$7.99; Ages 4-8
Publisher: Holiday House
Amazon.com
This picture book is ideal for early elementary readers interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
Little People, Big Dreams: Amelia Earhart
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$9.54; Ages 6-8
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Amazon.com
The “Little People, Big Dreams” series introduces children to biographies. Amelia’s story is told in simple sentences and easy-to-read text for toddlers to early readers. This book features illustrations and extra facts, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the aviator's life.
The Story of Amelia Earhart: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
By Stacia Deutsch
$5.35; Ages 6-9
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Amazon.com
Kids can explore how Amelia Earhart went from a young girl growing up in Kansas to a pioneer of flight.
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
By Kate Boehm Jerome
$5.79; Ages 7-10
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Amazon.com
From her childhood to her mysterious 1937 disappearance, young readers will find Amelia Earhart's life story fascinating.
The Girl Who Reached for the Skies: The Story of Amelia Earhart for Kids
By Sarah Michaels
$19.99; Ages 7-12
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Using engaging storytelling and fascinating facts, this book brings tells how Amelia challenged the odds, broke barriers and paved the way for women in aviation.
Amelia Earhart Book for Curious Kids: Discover the Life & Adventures of the Pioneering Pilot
By Mark Lylani
$14.95; Ages 8-12
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Discover the story of Amelia Earhart’s adventures and achievements and how she had the courage and determination to go where no other women went.
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
By Candace Fleming
$7.89; Ages 10 to adult
Publisher: Yearling
Amazon.com
This New York Times Notable Book of the Year was featured in the National Geographic documentary “Expedition Amelia!” It tells the whole story of Earhart’s life and flight.
I Am Amelia Earhart
$8.96; Ages 3-6
Publisher: Rocky Pond Books
Amazon.com
This basic biography follows Amelia Earhart from childhood to her first flying lessons and beyond. The friendly biography “I Am …” series inspired the PBS Kids TV show “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.” One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big.
Amelia Earhart: A Kids Book About Flying Against All Odds
$12.91; 3-11
Publisher: Grow Grit Press
Amazon.com
Part of the Mini Movers and Shakers children’s book series, this book tells the story of
Amelia Earhart to even the littlest readers.
National Geographic Kids: Amelia Earhart
$3.99; Ages 3-5
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Amazon.com
Early readers can gain an understanding of Amelia Earhart's historical significance through this story of her life and legacy.
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart
$7.99; Ages 4-8
Publisher: Holiday House
Amazon.com
This picture book is ideal for early elementary readers interested in history, or who need reliable sources for school book reports.
Little People, Big Dreams: Amelia Earhart
$9.54; Ages 6-8
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children’s Books
Amazon.com
The “Little People, Big Dreams” series introduces children to biographies. Amelia’s story is told in simple sentences and easy-to-read text for toddlers to early readers. This book features illustrations and extra facts, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the aviator's life.
The Story of Amelia Earhart: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$5.35; Ages 6-9
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Amazon.com
Kids can explore how Amelia Earhart went from a young girl growing up in Kansas to a pioneer of flight.
Who Was Amelia Earhart?
$5.79; Ages 7-10
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Amazon.com
From her childhood to her mysterious 1937 disappearance, young readers will find Amelia Earhart's life story fascinating.
The Girl Who Reached for the Skies: The Story of Amelia Earhart for Kids
$19.99; Ages 7-12
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Using engaging storytelling and fascinating facts, this book brings tells how Amelia challenged the odds, broke barriers and paved the way for women in aviation.
Amelia Earhart Book for Curious Kids: Discover the Life & Adventures of the Pioneering Pilot
$14.95; Ages 8-12
Publisher: Independently published
Amazon.com
Discover the story of Amelia Earhart’s adventures and achievements and how she had the courage and determination to go where no other women went.
Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart
$7.89; Ages 10 to adult
Publisher: Yearling
Amazon.com
This New York Times Notable Book of the Year was featured in the National Geographic documentary “Expedition Amelia!” It tells the whole story of Earhart’s life and flight.
