Ladies First: 40 Daring American Women Who Were Second to None - Hardcover

Kimmel, Elizabeth Cody; Kimmel, Elizabeth

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792253930 ISBN 13: 9780792253938

Publisher: National Geographic Kids, 2006

Synopsis

Ladies First introduces young readers to 40 American women of achievement who were first in their field. A full-page portrait begins each informative three-page profile. The life stories of these women are as inspiring as they are diverse.The book provides a vital starting point for report writers and researchers, and a rich source of information for fact lovers of all ages.Who was the first woman to row across the Atlantic? Or to swim the English Channel? Or to graduate from medical school? A rich source of educational and historic material for students, the book also highlights inspirational role models for girls.Who was the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize? And the first to win a Nobel Prize for Literature? Who was the first female African-American self-made millionaire? And the first African-American Poet Laureate? Author Elizabeth Cody Kimmel presents a rich cross-section of profiles from a broad range of endeavors.Which American woman became the first to win three gold medals at a single Olympics? Who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest? Who was New York's first female firefighter? And who was the first woman to command a U.S. Navy warship?The answers to all these questions are in this engaging National Geographic title that belongs in every home, school, and library where young women are encouraged to strive toward greatness.

About this title

About the Author

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel lives in Cold Spring, NY. She is a veteran author of books for young readers. Her book Ice Story: Shackleton's Lost Expedition was a Golden Kite Honor Book for 1999.

Reviews

Grade 4-7–This attractive compilation highlights a diverse group of American women who were pioneers in their respective fields. Covering three centuries of history, it offers information on such popular report subjects as Elizabeth Blackwell, Nellie Bly, Helen Keller, and Sacagawea, and lesser-known individuals such as Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to obtain a license to fly; Shirley Muldowney, the first woman inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame; and Sally Priesand, the first ordained female rabbi. A full-page black-and-white portrait or rendering of the subject, important dates, and a quote are included in each entry. The profiles, which contain three pages of concise historical and biographical information, are as inspiring as they are informative. Back matter consists of notes on the quote sources, selected bibliographies for all the subjects, and a brief chronology. This excellent resource is also likely to attract browsers.–Rebecca Stine, The Ferguson Library, Stamford, CT
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Edition details

• Publisher: National Geographic Kids
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792253930
• ISBN 13: 9780792253938
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 192