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Available
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Publication
Harcourt, Inc.
Pages
40
Description
Poems recount the stories of fourteen girls, some of whom later became famous, who performed acts of daring, determination, and heroic courage at a young age.
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Language
Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 11.25 inches
ISBN
0152014772 / 9780152014773
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LibraryThing member suzcucch
Carolyn Phelan (Booklist, December 1, 1999 (Vol. 96, No. 7))
This handsome, large-format book showcases 14 poems celebrating incidents in the early lives of American women. The subjects include well-known figures: Rachel Carson, Amelia Earhart, Pocahontas, Wilma Rudolph, and Sacajawea, as well as
This handsome, large-format book showcases 14 poems celebrating incidents in the early lives of American women. The subjects include well-known figures: Rachel Carson, Amelia Earhart, Pocahontas, Wilma Rudolph, and Sacajawea, as well as
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little-known heroines, such as Violet Sheehy, who saved her family from a fire, Harriet Hanson, who led fellow mill workers to join a strike, and Kate Shelley, who brought help to the scene of a train wreck. One side of each double-page spread carries a free-verse poem about the girl's courage, daring, or strength of character. On the facing page, a large painting illustrates the poem. Like the poems with their plain, forthright, and sometimes dramatic language, the illustrations by Michael Steirnagle are varied in approach, composition, and emotional content, reflecting the tone of the storytelling. An attractive choice for those seeking role models for girls. Category: Middle Readers. Gr. 3-5. Show Less
LibraryThing member LindseyB12
This is a wonderful, informative collection of both well-known and unfamiliar stories about brave women from all races and the differences they've made in the lives of others. This is a great book to share with a diverse group of students to show how people from all walks of life can make an
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impact. Also, it shows them that being brave is often accompanied by fear which is overcome. It is great to share these stories and discuss how they can positively affect people's lives through big actions and small gestures. Show Less
LibraryThing member magen.rauscher
This biographical book was filled with the lives of historical women. The author focused on the childhood of these women and how that affected their future achievements.
LibraryThing member rwild13
This book tells about these girls and women from history, some highly remembered some very obscure, in short story/ poetry form. It's a wonderful way for children to get used to the idea of biographies, and wonderful for anyone who is interested in these talented and courageous girls.
Call number
J2L.012