NONFICTION

Amelia Earhart

by Tim COOKE
9781482459463. ea vol: illus. by Supriya Sahai. 48p. (Meet the Greats). chron. further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Gareth Stevens. Jan. 2017. lib. ed. $31.95.
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Gr 3–5—Biographical fodder on report favorites. The information is clear and well presented. Quick anecdotes, such as Earhart's stint truck-driving to raise money for her first plane, enhance the narrative. The amount of detail is sufficient for readers to grasp key characteristics of those featured. Each volume also provides a history of the respective professions, which reinforces the importance of each innovator. Unfortunately, Sahai's child-friendly cartoon illustrations are a tad incongruent with the slightly advanced skill level of the text.
VERDICT An adequate selection for assignments, but students are unlikely to self-select.
Reviewed by Margaret Nunes , Apr 01, 2017

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