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Gr 3–6—Most children know that the "Founding Fathers" are the men who helped the 13 colonies develop into the United States. What about the women of the time period? While some of them, such as Martha Washington, Dolley Madison, and Deborah Read Franklin, are famous because of their husbands, Roberts goes deeper into the historical record to find individuals who were quite accomplished in their own right. In addition, many less-well-known women aided the war effort, ran businesses, w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

In clear, energetic prose bristling with purpose, Roberts introduces ten women who made unique contributions to America's ea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More