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OverviewMary Edwards Walker was unconventional for her time: She was one of the first women doctors in the country, she was a suffragist, and she wore pants! And when the Civil War struck, she took to the battlefields in a modified Union uniform as a commissioned doctor. For her service she became the only woman ever to earn the Medal of Honor. This picture book biography tells the story of a remarkable woman who challenged traditional roles and lived life on her own terms Full Product DetailsAuthor: Cheryl Harness , Carlo MolinariPublisher: Albert Whitman & Company Imprint: Albert Whitman & Company Dimensions: Width: 20.30cm , Height: 0.20cm , Length: 25.40cm Weight: 0.340kg ISBN: 9780807549902ISBN 10: 0807549908 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 01 March 2013 Recommended Age: From 6 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsThis biography of Walker, a little-known women's rights advocate, presents a smart portrait of an unconventional woman. The New York Times, March 27, 2013 Molinari's images are richly colored and drawn in an old-fashioned but very compatible style. . . .this is a welcome window into an important American life. Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2013 The child-friendly text, peppered with colorful quotes and descriptions, works both as a read-aloud and a read alone to bring this little-known heroine to life. School Library Journal, April 1, 2013 The child-friendly text, peppered with colorful quotes and descriptions, works both as a read-aloud and a read alone to bring this little-known heroine to life. School Library Journal, April 1, 2013 In detailed prose, Harness describes Walker caring for the war wounded, being captured as a suspected spy...and eventually receiving a Medal of Honor.--Publishers Weekly Molinari's images are richly colored and drawn in an old-fashioned but very compatible style...this is a welcome window into an important American life.--Kirkus Reviews Readers will be carried along by the story of Mary's bravery and her constancy in thinking of herself despite mockery and ridicule.--Booklist The child-friendly text, peppered with colorful quotes and descriptions, works both as a read-aloud and a read alone to bring this little-known heroine to life.--School Library Journal This biography of Walker, a little-known women's rights advocate, presents a smart portrait of an unconventional woman.--The New York Times What a great combination of social issues in one volume...It is a great story for students and a wonderful instructional resource for teachers.--Library Media Connection 2014 Amelia Bloomer list Molinari's images are richly colored and drawn in an old-fashioned but very compatible style. . . .this is a welcome window into an important American life. Kirkus Reviews, March 1, 2013 The child-friendly text, peppered with colorful quotes and descriptions, works both as a read-aloud and a read alone to bring this little-known heroine to life. School Library Journal, April 1, 2013 This biography of Walker, a little-known women's rights advocate, presents a smart portrait of an unconventional woman. The New York Times, March 27, 2013 Author InformationCheryl Harness is the author of many books for young people, including Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women; Young Abe Lincoln; and M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet. She lives in Independence, Missouri.Carlo Molinari is the illustrator of several books for children including a recent edition of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. He lives in Italy. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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