The New York Public Library Amazing Women in American History - (New York Public Library Books for Kids) (Paperback)

About the Book

Spanning several centuries, from the lives of the earliest Native American women and the arrival of Europeans through the battles for women's rights and the latest appointment to the Supreme Court, this book presents the full scope of women's history in America, including politics, careers, social life, and the arts. Familiar names and unsung heroes blend together to make up the rich tapestry of women's history in America. 40 photos & illustrations.

Book Synopsis

The New York Public Library amazing women in American History

Join Susan B. Anthony's fight for voting rights. Follow Sandra DayO'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court and Sally Ride into space. Findthe answers to your questions about the amazing women in Americanhistory...

Who were the Daughters of Liberty? See page 19.

Who was the first woman to run for president? See page 79.

Who were early leaders of the women's movement? See page 38.

Who was Sojourner Truth, and how did she get her name? See page32.

What were flappers? See page 115.

Who was Mother Jones? See page 107.

How did the National Organization for Women (NOW) begin? See page138.

What is The Feminine Mystique, and why is it so significant? Seepage 139.

Also in this series . . .
* The New York Public Library Incredible Earth
* The New York Public Library Amazing Space
* The New York Public Library Amazing African American History

From the Back Cover

The New York Public Library amazing women in American History

Join Susan B. Anthony's fight for voting rights. Follow Sandra Day O'Connor to the U.S. Supreme Court and Sally Ride into space. Find the answers to your questions about the amazing women in American history...

Who were the Daughters of Liberty? See page 19.

Who was the first woman to run for president? See page 79.

Who were early leaders of the women's movement? See page 38.

Who was Sojourner Truth, and how did she get her name? See page 32.

What were flappers? See page 115.

Who was Mother Jones? See page 107.

How did the National Organization for Women (NOW) begin? See page 138.

What is The Feminine Mystique, and why is it so significant? See page 139.

Also in this series . . .

• The New York Public Library Incredible Earth
• The New York Public Library Amazing Space
• The New York Public Library Amazing African American History

About the Author

THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY's bestselling reference books include The New York Public Library Desk Reference, The New York Public Library Book of Answers, and The New York Public Library Student's Desk Reference. SUE HEINEMANN is the author of Timelines in American Women's History.