Patriots in Petticoats: Heroines of the American Revolution (Landmark Books)
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (771 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0375823573 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Remarkable!" according to Me the Geonut. Students of American History will find the researched tales here chock-full with true stories of how women made a difference in the struggle for independence. Great way to involve those who think the history of war is only about the 'boys, blood or battles'.. "Patriots in Petticoats" according to Sara, plain and tall. I really liked this story, well written, for every age to enjoy.. "Dangerous Women, dangerous times" according to Gwynne C. Spencer. Forgotten in the dust of history are the women who fought, who financed and who fanned the flames of war and independence but were forgotten in the male-dominated history books. Reading level is about fourth grade, great graphics, text is engaging and stories are short. Although the text is somewhat "bloodless" this title is bound to get some readers excited about finding out more about these ladies.
Black-and-white reproductions, commemorative statues, and period weapons illustrate the text. Boxed paragraphs providing interesting background information (descriptions of petticoats, liberty spinning bees, samplers, and the use of leeches) are interspersed throughout the book. Libraries looking for curriculum support may want to consider this title to complement Karen Zeinert's Those Remarkable Women of the American Revolution (Millbrook, 1996), Mary Furbee's Women of the American Revolution (Lucent, 1999), and Louise Slavicek's Women of the American Revolution (Lucent, 2002).-Jennifer Ralston, Harford County Public Library, Belcamp, MDCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. . From School Library Journal Grade 3-7-Short biographical sketches present the stories of 24 women who fought in different ways for America's freedom during the Revolutionary War. The biographies of these "Daughters of Liberty" are arranged in ei
From Nancy Morgan Hart, who captured enemy soldiers, to 15-year-old Betty Zane, who dodged bullets while running for gunpowder to save patriot lives—Patriots in Petticoats celebrates 24 of America’s most daring and overlooked patriots!Written with a compelling, light touch and packed with photographs, period art, maps, and timelines, Patriots in Petticoats is young nonfiction at its best—entertaining, engaging, and empowering!. Meet the amazing women of the American Revolution