Learn about Amelia Earhart's final flight and the mystery surrounding her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean in 1937. Explore the events leading up to her last radio messages and the many theories about what may have happened to the famous pilot and her navigator, Fred Noonan. A full description of the mystery, possible explanations, and remaining questions are all explored. 'Myth or Fact?' sidebars describe common misconceptions and confirm surprising facts. Additional features include a table of contents, detailed captions, a Fast Facts section, critical-thinking questions, a phonetic glossary, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Juvenile Nonfiction; Social Science; Folklore & Mythology; Science & Nature; General (See Also Headings Under Animals or Technology); Curiosities & Wonders