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They Led the Way: 14 American Women

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In doing research for my book in progress on women resisters to authority in the 19th century, I ran across this charming book. It really encourages young people to think for themselves and stand up for what they believe. It includes a few women you've heard of, such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Clara Barton, and some you may not have heard of, such as Phyllis Wheatley and Ernestine Rose. All these women were incredibly brave and suffered because of their beliefs. The book also encourages children to think about the ideas of justice for all and equal rights. For girls, it provides excellent role models; for boys, encouragement to think of females as people who can be brave and courageous. The illustrations by Deanne Hollinger are exquisite. I love this book!

This book is sooo good because you learn about how wemon made a difference in the world.

I will tell you two and you have to read the other twelve.It talks about the first lady who opend an all girl school and another who was the first to vote.
I COULDN'T PUT THE BOOK DOWN.

i read this book as a young girl; i saved it b/c I always enjoyed it.
Now, my 6 year old daughter and I have been reading it together -- I read the left page -- she reads the right. It is a lovely book.