Meet unforgettable people and animals in the What a Character! Notable Lives from History series as you enjoy 10 real stories within each book!
Designed to be fun and engaging for students or anyone with a love for history, these readers include a fascinating focus on important, influential, and visionary people, along with heroic animal escapades! From scientists to famous women to war heroes and more, there is something of interest for everyone in this exciting series!
This volume, Famous Women in History is recommended for Grade 6 and up and includes:
- Sybil Ludington
- Abigail Adams
- Deborah Sampson
- Dolley Madison
- Florence Nightingale
- Kate Shelley
- Annie Oakley
- Clara Barton
- Amelia Earhart
- Helen Keller
Each book can be read in any order and includes colorful and fun images. Definitions are included to help readers learn the new words they will discover. Read for enjoyment or as an extension of your history, science, or language arts curriculum.
136 pages.
Table of Contents
- 1. Sybil Ludington — Brave Messenger
- 2. Abigail Adams — John’s Dearest Friend
- 3. Deborah Sampson — Soldier with a Secret
- 4. Dolley Madison — Saving George Washington
- 5. Florence Nightingale — The Lady with the Lamp
- 6. Kate Shelley — The Girl Who Saved a Train
- 7. Annie Oakley — “Little Sureshot”
- 8. Clara Barton — The Angel of the Battlefield
- 9. Amelia Earhart — Lady Aviator
- 10. Helen Keller — The Overcomer
- Glossary
- Corresponding Curriculum
- Endnotes
Famous Women in History: Notable Lives from History is in the following collections:
