Adventurous Women: Eight True Stories about Women Who Made a Difference (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780805097375)

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.

Author: Penny Colman
ISBN-10: 0805097376
ISBN-13: 9780805097375
Publisher: St. Martins Press-3PL
Language: English
Published: 03/07/2006
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.64lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.45d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.9
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Middle Grade
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