Abigail Adams was born to a time when women were expected to be wives and mothers, but she dreamed of so much more. So when her husband John Adams became the United States' second president, she saw an opportunity to have an impact on the way this newborn country saw its women. She famously called for the nation's early lawmakers to "remember the ladies!"
This early chapter book biography from the Ready to Read series uses rich vocabulary and more complex sentence structure to introduce newly independent readers learn more about this remarkable figure from American history. With colorful illustrations, maps, direct quotations, and more, this chapter book is the perfect way to learn about one of America's founding First Ladies.
Recommended Age | 6 - 8 |
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Author | Patricia Lakin |
Illustrator | Bob Dacey |
ISBN | 0689870329 |
Publication Date | Jun 20, 2006 |
Publisher | Simon Spotlight |
Series Name | Ready to Read |
Language | English |