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Elizabeth Leads the Way
by Stone, Tanya Lee
The inspiring story of an extraoridnary woman who changed American forever because she wouldn't take no for an answer.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Late Elementary: 4-6, Middle School
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Henry Holt and Company, 2008, New York, NY
Fannie in the Kitchen: The Whole Story from Soup to Nuts of How Fannie Famer Invented Recipes with Precise Measurements
by Hopkinson, Deborah
Considered the pioneer of the modern recipe, Fannie Farmer transformed countless kitchens into oases of exact measurements and perfect cooking. Hopkinson's fictionalized account is a humorous take on the real Fannie Farmer.
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Topics
Women's History,
19th-Century History - Age Groups Preschool, Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Aladdin, 2004, New York, NY
Feivel's Flying Horses
by Heidi Smith Hyde
A Jewish immigrant who is saving money to bring his wife and children to join him in American creates ornate horses for a carousel on coney island; one for each member of his family.
- Topic 19th-Century History
- Age Groups Early Elementary: K-3, Late Elementary: 4-6
- Book Type Fiction
- Award
- Publisher Kar-Ben Publishing, 2010, Minneapolis, MN
First Ladies Political Role and Public Image
by Mayo, Edith P. and Graddy, Lisa Kathleen
Details of the Smithsonian exhibition featuring gowns and clothing, personal belongings, White House and campaign memorabilia which examines the duties and role of the presidential wife.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups Middle School, High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Scala Publishers, 2004, London, UK
First Ladies from Martha Washington to Laura Bush
by Caroli, Betty Boyd
Caroli takes a look at each First Lady and her effect on the job of First Lady. She also examines the ways the role of First Lady has changed over the years as American society and public expectations have changed.
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Topics
Women's History,
18th-Century History,
19th-Century History,
20th-Century History - Age Groups High School, Adult
- Book Type Nonfiction
- Award
- Publisher Oxford University Press, 2003, New York, NY
Award Key
- Caldecott Medal
- Most distinguished American picture book for children (annually).
- Newberry Medal
- Most distinguished contribution to American literature for children (annually).
- Coretta Scott King Award
- Distinguished books by authors and illustrators of African descent which promote an understanding and appreciation of the American dream (annually).
- Golden Kite Award
- Outstanding examples of text, illustration, fiction and nonfiction (four awards annually).
- Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award
- Outstanding work of historical fiction published by a U.S. publisher set in the New World.
