Founding Mothers

Remembering the Ladies

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<p>#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book that highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.</p><p>Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor–winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes.</p><p>Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women’s courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that “remembered the ladies.”</p><p>This compelling book, based on the author's acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, includes a rich time line, biographies, an author’s note, and additional web resources in the back matter.</p><p>Parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series will welcome Founding Mothers.</p><p>Meet the women who helped build a nation-and whose stories have been waiting to be told:</p><ul><li><b>The Founders You Never Learned About:</b> The women—Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and others—who sustained the Revolution through courage, sacrifice, and sharp political minds.</li><li><b>A Revolution That Belonged to Everyone:</b> An eye-opening look at how the birth of the United States required the ingenuity and endurance of women at every turn.</li><li><b>Real Words from Real Women:</b> Every detail drawn from personal letters, journals, and ledgers—so these patr

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780060780029

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

257 x 257 x 11 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2014

Verlag / Hersteller

HarperCollins