The Daring Nellie Bly: America's Star Reporter

by Bonnie Christensen

Hardcover, 2003

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Global Connections, NCSS Standards Theme--People-Places-Environments, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, Biography, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Knopf Books for Young Readers (2003), Edition: 1, 32 pages

Description

Introduces the life of Nellie Bly who, as a "stunt reporter" for the New York World newspaper in the late 1800s, championed women's rights and traveled around the world faster than anyone ever had.

Awards

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2004)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2004)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2004)

Language

English

Original language

English

ISBN

0375815686 / 9780375815683

DDC/MDS

070.92

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