| Women Who Broke the Rules: Mary Todd Lincoln Contributor(s): Krull, Kathleen (Author), Baddeley, Elizabeth (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0802738257 ISBN-13: 9780802738257 Publisher: Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books OUR PRICE: $6.29 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2014032451 |
| Lexile Measure: 880 |
| Series: Women Who Broke the Rules |
| Physical Information: 0.2" H x 6.9" W x 8.8" (0.40 lbs) 48 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 178908 Reading Level: 5.7 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "Well-behaved women seldom make history." --Laurel Thatcher Ulrich Women Who Broke the Rules celebrates the bold and brave women who have forged their own paths--breaking rules along the way--to help shape our country's past, present, and future. Acclaimed author Kathleen Krull blends history and humor in this accessible young biography series. Mary Todd Lincoln had a unique and determined, if sometimes erratic, personality that made her one of the most memorable First Ladies. Although she was born and raised in the South, she staunchly supported her husband's quest to save the Union and she strictly supported his policies. She was also an advocate for our veterans, and she would often bring flowers and food to wounded soldiers in the hospital and even write letters for them to their loved ones. No matter what criticism or personal hardships she faced, including witnessing her husband's assassination, she remained steadfastly loyal to her country. |
Contributor Bio(s): Krull, Kathleen: - Kathleen Krull is a prominent biographer for young people. Her Wilma Unlimited was named an ALA Notable Book; her Lives of the Musicians was a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor Award winner; and her other nonfiction has won countless other awards. Kathleen also wrote A Woman for President: The Story of Victoria Woodhull for Walker & Company. She and her husband, illustrator Paul Brewer, live in San Diego, California. |