Amelia Earhart is one of the world's most famous aviators in the history of flight and a role model for women everywhere. Follow the story of this trailblazing pilot - from her childhood adventures in Kansas, USA, to her around-the-world-flight in 1937, which ended in her mysterious disappearance over the Pacific Ocean.

Includes index.

The kid from Kansas -- Troubled times -- Fascinated with flight -- Getting her wings -- Finding a purpose -- Crossing the Atlantic -- Instant celebrity -- Love, guts, and glory -- New horizons -- Amelia's big idea -- The final flight -- Missing!.