Women Who Broke The Rules: Dolley Madison Read Free Books and Download eBooks
"Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher UlrichMany awe-inspiring women have changed the course of history. From fighting for social justice and women's rights to discovering and shaping our amazing country, women have left an indelible mark on our past, present, and future. But it's not easy to affect change, and these women didn't always play by the rules to make a difference! Kathleen Krull blends history and humor in this accessible young biography series.Dolley Madison had a strong will and unique personality that made her one of the most memorable First Ladies. From hosting parties for Washington D.C.'s social and political elite to saving a portrait of George Washington before the British burned down the White House in the War of 1812, Dolley did it all!
Lexile Measure: 840 (What's this?)
Series: Women Who Broke the Rules
Paperback: 48 pages
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens (June 9, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0802737943
ISBN-13: 978-0802737946
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 0.2 x 8 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Age Range: 6 - 9 years
Grade Level: 1 - 4
Summary: When Dolley Madison died, her funeral was the largest ever seen in Washington, D.C. at that time. It closed down the government, because so many people wanted to attend, including some of the twelve U.S. presidents she had known in her lifetime. After a simple Quaker childhood and an arranged first marriage, Dolley, a widow at age 25, married James Madison, who later became the fourth U.S. President. Dolley threw large parties every week, redecorated the White House, and famously rescued the portrait of George Washington just hours before the British burned down the White House during the War of 1812. When Zachary Taylor referred to her as the First Lady, he coined a term that Dolley defined during her long, eventful life. Ages 7-10.Pros: Veteran biographer Kathleen Krull has a new series, âWomen Who Broke the Rulesâ. This entry is fun, breezy, and informative. At 46 pages, with illustrations on almost every page, itâs just the right length to give an enticing introduction to the life of a famous woman.Cons: The Quakers are not portrayed as awesomely as they could have been.
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