Fans of number one New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts will love this stunning nonfiction picture book based on her acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, which highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes. Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women''s courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that ''remembered the ladies.'' This compelling book supports the Common Core State Standards with a rich time line, biographies, an author''s note, and additional web resources in the back matter.

“R” Web #: 363833
SKU: 56F4B7FD
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 9780060780029
Manufacturer #: 0006078002
Product Weight: 1.11 pounds
Product Dimensions (in inches): 0.00 x 10.00 x 10.00