Remember the Ladies
By (Author) Cheryl Harness
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins Children's Books
5th May 2003
United States
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
305.40973
Paperback
64
100g
In a 1776 letter cautioning her husband to "remember the ladies," Abigail Adams made one of the earliest pleas for women's rights in America. How could she have known, in the years to follow, just how many strong and independent women would step forward to forge new paths in their fight for equalityThis nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 6 to 8. Its a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
From Clara Barton and Harriet Tubman to the less well-known but equally important Belva Lockwood and Maya Ying Lin,Remember the Ladiesspans the centuries to provide an engaging look at one hundred outstanding women who have helped shape our great nation.
Cheryl Harness lives in Independence, Missouri, with her Scottie, Maude, and two cats, MerrieEmma and Elizabeth. As an author and illustrator, she is known for her engaging approach to history, seen in such books as Three Young Pilgrims, Ghosts of the White House, and Remember the Ladies. Just for You to Know is her first novel.