Women's History in America
Twelve Women You Need to Know
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Women's History in America
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Narrated by:
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Virtual Voice
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By:
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E.D. Garner
This title uses virtual voice narration
Women's History in America: Twelve Women You Need to Know
Book Description:
Discover the extraordinary lives of twelve remarkable women whose courage, determination, and vision helped shape American history, even when their stories were left out of traditional textbooks.
From Sacagawea's crucial role guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition to Mary Church Terrell's seven-decade fight for civil rights, Women's History in America brings to life the diverse experiences of women who refused to accept the limitations society placed upon them. These women—representing Native American, Black, Asian American, Latina, and other backgrounds—found ways to challenge injustice and create new possibilities for themselves and countless others who would follow.
Meet Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery to become powerful voices for abolition and women's rights. Learn about Ida B. Wells, who risked her life to document lynching when speaking such truths was dangerous. Discover how Patsy Takemoto Mink broke barriers as the first woman of color in Congress and co-authored Title IX, transforming education for generations of women.
Follow Dolores Huerta as she organized farmworkers and coined the phrase "¡Sí, se puede!" ("Yes, we can!"). Witness Wilma Mankiller's leadership revitalizing the Cherokee Nation and Ellen Ochoa's groundbreaking journey as the first Hispanic woman in space. Explore how Zitkala-Sa, Jovita Idar, and Wong Ah So used their voices to advocate for their communities when few would listen.
Written in engaging, accessible language for readers from 5th to 12th grade, each chapter illuminates not just what these women accomplished but how they overcame tremendous obstacles to make their mark on history. Their stories offer powerful examples of persistence, creativity, and moral courage that continue to inspire today.
Women's History in America provides a more complete picture of our nation's past and invites readers to consider how they too might contribute to creating a more just and equitable future. These women's legacy lives on not just in history books, but in the continuing efforts of each new generation to fulfill America's promise of liberty and justice for all.