by Amy Thode Lawson (Author)
"Women Who Rocked America" is a collection of inspiring and educational tales about six remarkable women who have made significant contributions to American history. In these five-minute stories, young readers will learn about the lives and accomplishments of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license; Sacagawea, the Shoshone interpreter who guided Lewis and Clark's expedition; Harriet Tubman, the heroic abolitionist who led slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad; Sally Ride, the first American woman to travel to space; Patsy Takemoto Mink, the trailblazing politician who fought for women's and minorities' rights; and Sybil Ludington, the young Revolutionary War heroine who rode 40 miles to warn her father's troops of an impending attack. Through these engaging and accessible stories, children will be inspired to dream big and make a difference in their own lives and communities. Perfect for bedtime reading, this book is a wonderful way to introduce young readers to the powerful and diverse women who have shaped American history.