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Highlights
- The adventures of eight inspiring women of the twentieth century.Mary Gibson Henry risked her life following her passion for new botanical species.
- 192 Pages
- Biography + Autobiography, Historical
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About the Book
Award-winning author Penny Colman offers a compelling collection of true stories about eight women in the 20th century who were bold enough to confront obstacles and take risks in the pursuit of their goals. High school & older.Book Synopsis
The adventures of eight inspiring women of the twentieth century.
Mary Gibson Henry risked her life following her passion for new botanical species. During the Civil War, Katharine Wormeley worked aboard hospital ships and helped to save the lives of many sick and wounded soldiers. With a promise and a dollar and a half, Mary McLeod Bethune opened a school for African American girls in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1904, at a time when schools were segregated.
Review Quotes
"* A daring and satisfying approach to a difficult subject." --Publishers Weekly, starred review on CORPSES, COFFINS, AND CRYPTS
"* This solid, sensitive book answers a wealth of questions young people have but often are too reluctant to ask." --Booklist, starred review on CORPSES, COFFINS, AND CRYPTSAbout the Author
Penny Colman is the author of many nonfiction books, including Corpses, Coffins, and Crypts. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey.