Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way)

by Sue Macy

Hardcover, 2011

Library's review

A riveting, well-researched look at the role the bicycle played in eman - cipating women—from the strict codes of dress to their rights as free citizens.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Science-Technology-Society, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, Social Interactions-Relationships, Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)Reading Level-Middle (6-8), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Middle (6-8)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

National Geographic Children's Books (2011), Edition: First Edition, 96 pages

Description

Explore the role the bicycle played in the women's liberation movement.

Awards

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

2012

Pages

96

Physical description

96 p.; 10.31 inches

ISBN

1426307616 / 9781426307614

DDC/MDS

796.6082

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