The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was an aviation superstar in the 1920s and 1930s and a pioneer for women's rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery. From artists to aircraft and scientists to revolutionaries, the series "Little Guides to Great Lives" is a new series of small-format guides that introduce children to more inspiring figures of history in a fun and accessible way. Starting with Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Nelson Mandela, and Amelia Earhart, it tells the stories of the most amazing people from around the world and throughout history, with colorful illustrations and fresh designs that bring their incredible stories to life.