Title: Show Me History – Amelia Earhart
Author: James Buckley Jr.
Illustrator: Kelly Tindall
Publisher: Portable Press
ISBN: 9781684125456
Review:
Readers can follow along
with Lady Liberty and Uncle Sam as they walk readers through history sharing
the story of Amelia Earhart.
Readers who are fans of
comics will love going back in time to review the story of Ameilia Earhart and
her love for flying. From her early childhood until the last moments of her
life readers will learn about how she thought about becoming a doctor, driving
across country and her being the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Illustrated
boxes with speech and thought balloons keep the storyline short and sweet but
still provide plenty of information to get the reader engaged in the history of
events. Side-bar commentary is shared with images of Lady Liberty along with
Uncle Sam, presented in a modern perspective, sharing little known facts for
readers to absorb.
Readers will love the illustrations
that perfectly capture the emotion of the time. Vividly colorful and extremely
detailed this graphic novel is a plus for students who aren’t fans of non-fiction.
Readers will be able to spend time on each page to take in all of the details and
hints for a better understanding of the story. Parents and teachers can use
this tool to engage students, teach history, capture the eye of the non-reader
and discuss this amazing woman and what she did to help inspire women. The back
pages contain a glossary, resources, a timeline and more information about
other women pilots.
Courtesy of Media Masters Publicity
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