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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Flight of Amelia Earhart

For Teachers 4th - 8th
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.
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Other

Societe Pour L'oeuvre D'antoine De Saint Exupery

For Students 9th - 10th
Official web site of Antoine de Saint-Exupery. It features biography, bibliography, updated news, photos, excerpts of work, and links.
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Article
Seeker

Seeker: Week of 7 7 14: Amelia Earhart Disappearance: Answer in Photos?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what modern forensic technology might be able to tell us about the disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart.
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Ohio State University

Ohio State University: Chronology of John Herschel Glenn

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Houston

University of Houston: Women in Flight

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Charles A. Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a biography of Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1972), the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
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Other

Famous Texans: Howard Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life and work of Houston native, Howard Hughes, a famous Texan known for film and aviation.
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PBS

Pbs: Chasing the Sun Howard Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting article about the fascinating life of eccentric billionaire, Howard Hughes who was best known for two things: Hollywood and aviation.
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Famous Scientists

Famous Scientists: Alberto Santos Dumont

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Amelia Earhart

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief article on Amelia Earhart overviews her career as an aviator and American hero. Includes images and links to further related information.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography: Amelia Earhart for Kids

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Amelia Earhart, aviator and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, on this site.
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Other

Chez: The Little Prince's Project English Version

For Students 9th - 10th
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...