A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull Contributor(s): Krull, Kathleen (Author), Dyer, Jane (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0756981794 ISBN-13: 9780756981792 Publisher: Perfection Learning OUR PRICE: $17.82 Product Type: Prebound - Other Formats Published: August 2006 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science - Politics & Government - Juvenile Nonfiction | Girls & Women |
Dewey: B |
Lexile Measure: 910 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 9.2" W x 11.9" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Chronological Period - 1900-1949 - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 82296 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Victoria Woodhull was the first woman to do many things: the first woman to own a newspaper, to speak before Congress, and to have a seat on the stock exchange. But her boldest act was announcing herself as the first female candidate for the presidency of the United States in 1872--before women even had the right to vote. Arguably one of the most revolutionary women in American history, she was many years ahead of her time, braking boundaries. But her presidential campaign, and the backlash it sparked, left her in political ruin and bankruptcy. Amazingly, her name has been practically erased from history. Acclaimed biographer Kathleen Krull and beloved illustrator Jane Dyer combine their talents to bring one of the most fascinating personalities in U.S. history back to life for young readers. |