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Gr 3-5 This fascinating book is likely to capture readers' imaginations. Laurel Thatcher Ulrich's quote, "Well-behaved women rarely make history," is invoked by the author in her introduction and perfectly sums up the tone of this romp through women's history. Ten brief biographies, covering 14 different individuals, are included. The events took place around the turn of the 20th century or shortly after; some of the women are well known, while others are more obscure....Log In or Sign Up to Read More

This book introduces fourteen women who dared to enter the male arena of "extreme sports" (parachute jumping, airpl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More