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. Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others with details 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."
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"The book begins with a time line of women in history from 1765 to 1815, followed by double-page chapers that detail individual women, including First Ladies Washington, Madison, and Abigail Adams, as well as others such as Sarah Livingston Jay and Catharine Littlefield Greene. A formal portrait and lovingly re-created signature are accompanied by a more humorous illustration of each figure. In addition, sections about writers and warriors highlight other significant accomplishments....Thoughtful design, well-chosen facts, and an approachable format combine to make a book readers will enjoy and appreciate." -- Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 7 - 11 |
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Author | Cokie Roberts |
Illustrator | Diane Goode |
ISBN | 0060780029 |
Publication Date | Jan 28, 2014 |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Language | English |