
Founding Mothers
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#1 New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts brings young readers a stunning nonfiction picture book about the powerful women in history who were the female patriots of the American Revolution. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It's a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.
Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes.
In these short biographies for kids, Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women's courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that "remembered the ladies."
This compelling book about Colonial America, based on the author's acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, includes a rich time line, biographies, an author's note, and additional web resources in the back matter.
Parents and educators looking for a more in-depth book beyond the Rosie Revere and Rad Women series will welcome Founding Mothers.
Go beyond the Founding Fathers and meet the women who raised a nation.
- American Revolution Behind the Scenes: Uncover the incredible, often-overlooked accomplishments of the women who managed farms, businesses, and families while the men were at war.
- Heroic Female Patriots: Meet the brave women who made history, including Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, and Mercy Otis Warren.
- US History for Kids: See the founding of America through a new lens with stories gleaned from private letters, journals, and ledgers.
- An Ideal Educational Resource: Perfect for homeschooling and classrooms, this book includes a rich timeline and biographies to support learning.
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Cokie Roberts was a political commentator for ABC News and NPR. She won countless awards and in 2008 was named a ?Living Legend? by the Library of Congress. She was the author of the New York Times bestsellers We Are Our Mothers' Daughters, Founding Mothers, Ladies of Liberty, and, with her husband, the journalist Steven V. Roberts, From This Day Forward and Our Haggadah.
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