Tillie the Terrible Swede: How One Woman, a Sewing Needle, and a Bicycle Changed History

by Sue Stauffacher

Other authorsSarah McMenemy (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2011

Library's review

Tillie came to America with her sewing needle and big dreams. In no time, she had stitched herself a racing outfit and began breaking not only world cycling records, but many soci - etal barriers, too

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Time-Continuity-Change, NCSS Standards Theme--Individual Development and Identity, NCSS Standards Theme--Science-Technology-Society, Biography, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Knopf Books for Young Readers (2011), 40 pages

Description

A story of America's bicycle craze and the story of one woman who wouldn't let society's expectations stop her from achieving her dream.

Awards

The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2012)
NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2012)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2012)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

40

Physical description

40 p.; 10.34 x 8.37 inches

ISBN

0375844422 / 9780375844423

DDC/MDS

796.62092

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