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Amelia Earhart was one of the most famous pilots in history. Born in 1897 in Kansas, she loved adventure even as a child. She once built a rollercoaster from wood and rode it off the roof! Amelia was not impressed by airplanes at first, but that changed when she took her first flight in 1920. After just 10 minutes in the air, she knew she wanted to fly.

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic

In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She faced scary moments — like fuel leaks and flames — but stayed calm. Her success made her a worldwide star. She wrote books, made her own clothes, and inspired many women.

A journey around the world that ended in mystery

In 1937, Amelia and her navigator, Fred Noonan, tried to fly all the way around the world. They had to stop at a tiny place called Howland Island to refuel. But on July 2, their plane vanished. The U.S. Navy searched with ships and planes, but no one ever found her.

The mystery of Amelia's disappearance still unsolved

Many people have tried to solve the mystery. Some think she ran out of gas and crashed into the ocean. Others believe she was captured. But there's no solid proof.

A legacy of courage and inspiration

Amelia Earhart's story is still told today. She showed the world that women could do anything — even fly across the ocean!

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