About the book
First Ladies are more than just wives of U.S. presidents! This fun, kid-friendly book of trivia and history shows that First Ladies help influence America in ways both large and small.
Did you know that Mary Todd Lincoln hated slavery and helped to end it in America? Or that Edith Wilson helped decode secret messages during World War I? How about that Sarah Polk didn’t let anyone dance in the White House while she was first lady?
It’s true! In addition to being hostesses, advocates, ambassadors, activists, patriots, and role-models, each first lady put her own stamp on the White House—and on our country. In this fun-filled, fact-filled book, you can find out just what made each first lady unique and why they were so important. As it turns out, first ladies are a pretty big deal after all!
This book is perfect for fans of So You Want to be President? and Rad American Women from A-Z:Rebels, Trailbalzers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History...And Our Future, and is a great entry point to discussing elections, inaugurations, and all aspects of the White House with children.
Praise for What's the Big Deal About First Ladies:
★ \"A breezy way to, as Abigail Adams urged, 'remember the ladies.'\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
\"This title does an excellent job of highlighting the important roles that these women played throughout history....A delightful introduction to America’s first ladies for elementary U.S. history collections.\" --School Library Journal
\"Packed with interesting facts and illustrated with style, this upbeat overview of America’s First Ladies will entertain kids intrigued by history.\" --Booklist
Editions of What's the Big Deal About First Ladies
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399547249
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First Ladies are more than just wives of U.S. presidents! This fun, kid-friendly book of trivia and history shows that First Ladies help influence America in ways both large and small.
Did you know that Mary Todd Lincoln hated slavery and helped to end it in America? Or that Edith Wilson helped decode secret messages during World War I? How about that Sarah Polk didn’t let anyone dance in the White House while she was first lady?
It’s true! In addition to being hostesses, advocates, ambassadors, activists, patriots, and role-models, each first lady put her own stamp on the White House—and on our country. In this fun-filled, fact-filled book, you can find out just what made each first lady unique and why they were so important. As it turns out, first ladies are a pretty big deal after all!
This book is perfect for fans of So You Want to be President? and Rad American Women from A-Z:Rebels, Trailbalzers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History...And Our Future, and is a great entry point to discussing elections, inaugurations, and all aspects of the White House with children.
Praise for What's the Big Deal About First Ladies:
★ \"A breezy way to, as Abigail Adams urged, 'remember the ladies.'\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
\"This title does an excellent job of highlighting the important roles that these women played throughout history....A delightful introduction to America’s first ladies for elementary U.S. history collections.\" --School Library Journal
\"Packed with interesting facts and illustrated with style, this upbeat overview of America’s First Ladies will entertain kids intrigued by history.\" --Booklist
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First Ladies are more than just wives of U.S. presidents! This fun, kid-friendly book of trivia and history shows that First Ladies help influence America in ways both large and small.
Did you know that Mary Todd Lincoln hated slavery and helped to end it in America? Or that Edith Wilson helped decode secret messages during World War I? How about that Sarah Polk didn’t let anyone dance in the White House while she was first lady?
It’s true! In addition to being hostesses, advocates, ambassadors, activists, patriots, and role-models, each first lady put her own stamp on the White House—and on our country. In this fun-filled, fact-filled book, you can find out just what made each first lady unique and why they were so important. As it turns out, first ladies are a pretty big deal after all!
This book is perfect for fans of So You Want to be President? and Rad American Women from A-Z:Rebels, Trailbalzers, and Visionaries who Shaped Our History...And Our Future, and is a great entry point to discussing elections, inaugurations, and all aspects of the White House with children.
Praise for What's the Big Deal About First Ladies:
★ \"A breezy way to, as Abigail Adams urged, 'remember the ladies.'\" --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
\"This title does an excellent job of highlighting the important roles that these women played throughout history....A delightful introduction to America’s first ladies for elementary U.S. history collections.\" --School Library Journal
\"Packed with interesting facts and illustrated with style, this upbeat overview of America’s First Ladies will entertain kids intrigued by history.\" --Booklist
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in What's the Big Deal About First Ladies?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Work, politics and society > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Politics and government
Where can I read a sample of What's the Big Deal About First Ladies?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780399547249
Is What's the Big Deal About First Ladies part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series What's The Big Deal About
Who is/are the Author/s of the book What's the Big Deal About First Ladies?
Ruby Shamir
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
What's the Big Deal About First Ladies is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780399547249)
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