Scholastic
Scholastic: The Flight of Amelia Earhart
A lesson unit to help students in grades 4-8 learn about the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. The interactive timeline shows advances in technology and the world as a backdrop to Amelia's life.
Other
Societe Pour L'oeuvre D'antoine De Saint Exupery
Official web site of Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It features biography, bibliography, updated news, photos, excerpts of work, and links.
Seeker
Seeker: Week of 7 7 14: Amelia Earhart Disappearance: Answer in Photos?
Learn what modern forensic technology might be able to tell us about the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Chronology of John Herschel Glenn
This resource offers a chronology of John Glenn from his birth in 1921 to the present, including important events from his early spaceflights, his political career, and his return to space on board the Space Shuttle Discovery in 1998.
University of Houston
University of Houston: Women in Flight
Beryl Markham's contribution to aviation history is discussed in this lengthy article. Facts about many other famous female aviators before and after Markham are also included.
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: Charles A. Lindbergh
This site presents a biography of Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1972), the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
Other
Famous Texans: Howard Hughes
Read about the life and work of Houston native, Howard Hughes, a famous Texan known for film and aviation.
PBS
Pbs: Chasing the Sun Howard Hughes
An interesting article about the fascinating life of eccentric billionaire, Howard Hughes who was best known for two things: Hollywood and aviation.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Alberto Santos Dumont
Read about Brazilian aviation pioneer, Alberto Santos-Dumont, who designed, built, and flew hot air balloons, and was famous for his flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Amelia Earhart
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a short biography of Amelia Mary Earhart, the first person to fly from Hawaii to California, and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Amelia Earhart
This brief article on Amelia Earhart overviews her career as an aviator and American hero. Includes images and links to further related information.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography: Amelia Earhart for Kids
Kids learn about the biography of Amelia Earhart, aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, on this site.
Other
Chez: The Little Prince's Project English Version
Personal site dedicated to Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Features drawings, biography, bibliography, excerpts of his work and correspondence, bibliography, links, and many more resources. Unfortunately, the English version is incomplete and...