Amelia Earhart is one of Kansas' most famous ladies. The legendary aviator grew up in Atchison with dreams of flight and adventure. Here are Five Children's Books that will captivate imaginations as readers learn about the life of Amelia Earhart: 
You Can't Do That, Amelia!
by Kimberly Wagner Klier. Meet Amelia Earhart the young girl in this enchanting story of "Millie" and her childhood in Atchison, Kansas. Learn about her early craving for adventure as she builds her very own roller coaster! The beautifully illustrated book is a wonderful portrayal of Amelia's sense of adventure, curiosity, imagination, and perseverance. Even when adults said, "You can't do that, Amelia!" in response to her wild ideas or her ability to fly as a girl... she overcame and worked to achieve her dreams. Recommended for children ages 4 and up.
Amelia and Eleanor Go for a Ride
by Pam Munoz Ryan. This is the story of Amelia's visit to the White House to meet President and Mrs. Franklin Roosevelt. Amelia and Eleanor Roosevelt became fast friends with their mutual love for adventure. One night, Amelia took the First Lady flying over Washington, DC for an evening they would never forget and this book tells the tale. The time period is depicted well throughout the book's black and white illustrations portraying the adventurous spirit of two of America's most famous women. Recommended for children ages 6 and up.
A Picture Book of Amelia Earhart
by David A. Adler. David Adler writes a wonderful series of biographies for children, and like the rest, his book about Amelia Earhart is a winner! The vivid illustrations help portray the captivating story for readers. Read tales from the tomboy childhood of Amelia all the way through her record-breaking flights and fame, and conclude with her mysterious disappearance. Recommended for gradeschool children.
Amelia Earhart: The Legend of the Lost Aviator
by Shelley Tanaka. Like many biographies of Amelia, Shelley Tanaka chronicles the life of Amelia from childhood through her disappearance over the Pacific in 1937. What sets this book apart is the use of direct quotes from Amelia and historical photography to portray the life of the tomboy girl all the way through the to her achievements as a record-breaking aviatrix. Meet the girl who asked for footballs for Christmas, flew in a plane for the first time after a visit to a California air show, and spent her childhood dreaming of adventure and flight. The story tells how she learned to fly and her record-breaking achievements, but it also portrays her hard work, perseverance, and imagination. Amelia was an advocate of safe airplane travel and an advocate of Women's Rights believing she could do anything a man could do. Recommended for gradeschool children.