Women Explorers: Perils, Pistols, and Petticoats
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 48
Published: 2012
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"Woman Explorers: Perils, Pistols, and Petticoats" by Julia Cummins highlights the remarkable adventures of pioneering women who defied societal norms to explore the world. Through engaging narratives, the book showcases influential figures like Nelly Bly, Isabella Bird, and Mary Kingsley, who journeyed into uncharted territories and navigated challenges with courage and resilience. Each woman's story reveals her unique contributions to exploration and science, emphasizing their struggles against sexism and their determination to carve out a place in history. This inspiring collection celebrates the spirit of adventure and the quest for knowledge in the face of adversity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Penguin Putnam Inc .
Cheryl Harness lives near Independence, MO. She has a knack for making history fun for kids. Visit Cheryl's Web site: cherylharness. com