Women Heroes of World War I: 16 Remarkable Resisters, Soldiers, Spies, and Medics
- ISBN-10
- 1613735952
- ISBN-13
- 9781613735954
- Category
- Young Adult Nonfiction
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-05-01
- Publisher
- Chicago Review Press
- Author
- Kathryn J. Atwood
Description
This collection of gripping short biographies brings to life the brave and often surprising exploits of 16 fascinating women from around the world who served their countries at a time when most of them didn't even have the right to vote. These suspense-filled stories of brave girls and women are told through the use of engaging narrative, dialogue, direct quotes, and document and diary excerpts to lend authenticity and immediacy. Introductory material opens each section to provide solid historical context, and each profile includes informative sidebars and "Learn More" lists of relevant books and websites, making this a fabulous resource for students, teachers, parents, libraries, and homeschoolers.
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