Amelia Earhart's 1932 flight across the Atlantic Ocean lasted less than 15 hours. Take a close look at the lives of remarkable people with this fascinating True Book series. From civil rights leaders to pioneering women, the subjects of these books are sure to inspire anyone who reads about them. Readers will follow the stories of these influential figures and learn about their incredible accomplishments. Key Features: Engaging sidebars highlight important people, places, and events Timelines illustrate major events in the subjects' lives Glossaries explain difficult terms in a way that makes them easy to understand Eye-catching images give readers an up-close look at some of history's most important figures www.factsfornow.scholastic.com See inside front cover for more information.