Amazing American Women: 40 Fascinating 5-Minute Reads
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Haven tells the stories of the first American woman doctor, the first social worker, the first American woman to fly a plane, the first U.S. congresswoman, and 36 other women of note. His concise, action-packed stories will enlighten and inspire all.
Who was it that led the most slaves to freedom along the underground railroad? Who started the drive toward the passage of the 19th and 20th amendments to our constitution? Who was the first black self-made millionaire in America? Who identified the horrors of DDT and led the fight toward banning its use? Readers of this collection might be surprised to find the answer to each of these questions is ... a woman While men were making the headlines in American history, women were also doing good deeds, performing acts of valor, and achieving moments of greatness and inspiration. These are stories of some of the women who helped shape our nation. Each one struggled with a challenge that her male counterparts did not have to face-the deeply ingrained gender biases that worked to obstruct a woman's every step. Haven tells the stories of the first American woman doctor, the first social worker, the first American woman to fly a plane, the first U.S. congresswoman, and 36 other women of note. His concise,Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1563082918
ISBN13:9781563082917
Release Date:July 1995
Publisher:Libraries Unlimited
Length:305 Pages
Weight:1.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"
Age Range:13 to 17 years
Grade Range:Grades 8 to 12
Customer Reviews
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inspiring stories that are fun to read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
I love these stories. They're written in an historical fiction genre, so you stay intrigued and pulled in: not in a boring non-fiction sort of way. Easy to read short stories. Inspiring and interesting. I gained more appreciation for my sister ancestors that came before me, making this country a better place for everyone. Great for reading before going to bed because they're short stories, only a few pages long. Reading about these women really helped me when I was in a lonely hopeless place. Awesome book. A must read for all - you could even read these stories to your older children. Build up their respect for women.
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