Harness, Cheryl and Illustrated by Molinari. Carlo Mary Walker wears the Pants 32 pgs. Albert Whitman & Company, 2013.
$14.42. Content: Language: G (0 swears);
Mature Content: G; Violence: G.
Mary Edwards
Walker helped lay the ground work for the role of women today. She rebelled
against the typical female conventions by becoming a doctor, wearing pants, and
actively participating in the civil war. Although she was often ridiculed, she
stood up for what she believed and made a difference through hard work, perseverance and sheer grit.
What a fantastic
role model!! Never giving up, individuality, standing up for what is right and just,
and being yourself! This was an excellent book! The book does a great job of
laying out understandable context, both about a woman typical place in this
time period, as well as the events. A general foundation in basic US history
would be helpful though –works for lessons on role models, biographies, women’s
rights, and of course, history.
EL
-ESSENTIAL Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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1 comment:
I really, really want this one! It's amazing how many of my girls have no clue at all about the limits women had even when I was there age. Definitely will have to purchase.
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