“Book Descriptions:Amelia Earhart will be among the first of many National Geographic Readers that highlight important historical figures. This National Geographic Reader will bring an understanding of her histroical significance to a whole new audience. Young readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy of this pioneering pilot and adventurer, whose disappearance over the Pacific in 1937 has intrigued audiences for decades. This updated text includes new evidence that suggests proof of her life on a desert island.” DRIVE