"When Eleanor Roosevelt Learned to Jump a Horse" by John Joseph tells the story of the young Eleanor Roosevelt as she embarks on a transformative journey of self-discovery and independence. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative captures her struggles with insecurity and societal expectations. Through her passion for horse riding, Eleanor learns valuable lessons about courage, resilience, and breaking free from constraints. The story vividly illustrates her growth and determination, ultimately shaping the strong, influential figure she would become. This charming tale highlights the importance of pursuing one’s dreams, regardless of the obstacles that may arise. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Leaders Doing Headstands .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published in 2019 by Picture Window Books .

Mark Weakland wears many hats. As an author, he's written books for teachers, including Super Core!: Turbocharging Your Basal Reading Program with More Reading, Writing, and Word Work, published by the International Reading Association. His book topics for children include sports, bacteria, comets, and poetry. Mark's also a reading specialist. He teaches kindergarten children, third graders, parents, and teachers. As a musician and songwriter, Mark sings, plays percussion, and strums the guitar. Many of his songs, including "I Sure Love Pancakes" and "The Dooflicky Machine," have won national awards and contests. Mark lives in Western Pennsylvania.