"Who Was Annie Oakley?" by Stephanie Spinner introduces readers to the legendary sharpshooter and performer who captivated audiences in the late 19th century. Born into poverty in Ohio, Annie showed remarkable talent with a rifle from a young age. Her remarkable skills led her to join Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, where she became an international star, defying gender norms of her time. The book explores her determination, her groundbreaking achievements as a woman in a male-dominated field, and her enduring legacy, inspiring generations to come. Annie Oakley's story is one of courage, talent, and the pursuit of dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Who Was? .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-11 years.

There are 109 pages in this book. This book was published in 2002 by Perfection Learning .

Larry Day is the award-winning illustrator of over twenty-five picture books, both fiction and nonfiction. He was born and raised in Gibson City, Illinois, where he flunked high school art before becoming a storyboard artist and picture book illustrator. Day currently lives in Illinois with his wife, author Miriam Busch.