Adventurous Women
The adventures of eight inspiring women of the twentieth century.
Mary Gibson Henry risked her life following her passion for new botanical species. During the Civil War, Katharine Wormeley worked aboard hospital ships and helped to save the lives of many sick and wounded soldiers. With a promise and a dollar and a half, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a school for African American girls in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1904, at a time when schools were segregated.
Award-winning author Penny Colman offers a compelling collection of true stories about eight women who were bold enough to confront obstacles and take risks in the pursuit of their goals. This is a book that celebrates the intelligence, fortitude, and courage of women.
Includes chronologies, biographies, and more about the following eight women:
Louise Boyd: Arctic Explorer
Mary Gibson: Plant Hunter
Juana Briones: Enterprising Family Head
Alice Hamilton: Supersleuth
Mary McLeod Bethune: Passionate Educator
Katharine Wormeley: Daring Superintendent
Biddy Mason: Fierce Fighter
Peggy Hull: Resolute Reporter
Target age group 10-15
Mary Gibson Henry risked her life following her passion for new botanical species. During the Civil War, Katharine Wormeley worked aboard hospital ships and helped to save the lives of many sick and wounded soldiers. With a promise and a dollar and a half, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a school for African American girls in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1904, at a time when schools were segregated.
Award-winning author Penny Colman offers a compelling collection of true stories about eight women who were bold enough to confront obstacles and take risks in the pursuit of their goals. This is a book that celebrates the intelligence, fortitude, and courage of women.
Includes chronologies, biographies, and more about the following eight women:
Louise Boyd: Arctic Explorer
Mary Gibson: Plant Hunter
Juana Briones: Enterprising Family Head
Alice Hamilton: Supersleuth
Mary McLeod Bethune: Passionate Educator
Katharine Wormeley: Daring Superintendent
Biddy Mason: Fierce Fighter
Peggy Hull: Resolute Reporter
Target age group 10-15
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CategoryJuvenile Nonfiction
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Age Group13 to 14 yrs
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Grade Level5+
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LanguageEnglish
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BindingPaperback
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Theme 1Biography & Autobiography
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Theme 2Girls & Women
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Detailed (BISAC) Subject/ThemeHistorical
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Awards
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AuthorColman, Penny
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Lexile Level1140
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AR Level7.9
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Deweyb
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PublisherMPS (Macmillan Pub Services)
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Publication Date1/29/2019
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Pages192
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Dimensions0.5 H × 9.0 L × 6.0 W
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Case Qty28