In "The Race Around the World: How Nellie Bly Chased an Impossible Dream," author Nancy Castaldo recounts the inspiring true story of journalist Nellie Bly, who set out on a daring challenge to travel around the globe in just 80 days. Defying societal expectations in the late 19th century, Bly embarked on her journey solo, facing numerous obstacles and adventures as she raced against time. Through determination and resourcefulness, she navigated diverse cultures and landscapes, galvanizing public interest and showcasing bravery and ambition. This captivating narrative highlights Bly's pioneering spirit and her legacy as a trailblazer for women in journalism. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Stepping Stones, Totally True Adventures .

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-5th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 7-10 years.

There are 112 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Random House USA Inc .

Nancy Castaldo is the award winning author of many nonfiction titles and the regional advisor for SCBWI- Eastern NY. She is also a photographer and environmental educator. Castaldo lives in New York State's Hudson Valley with her family, including a fluffy cat and a newly rescued Bichon named Boo Radley. Joan Marie Galat is an award-winning and best-selling author. Her media company, MoonDot Media, offers writing and editing solutions in broadcast, print, and multi-media outlets. Facing a difficult time in her life, Galat was moved to write this book upon finding inspiration in these words. She is the author of several children's non-fiction books, including The Discovery of Longitude from Pelican Publishing. Galat makes her home in Spruce Grove, Alberta, Canada. WES LOWE has illustrated numerous award-winning books and is known for his aviation and marine paintings.