Women Who Broke the Rules: Sacajawea

by Krull, Kathleen; Collins, Matt

• ISBN13: 9780802738004
• ISBN10: 0802738001
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-06-09
• Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Summary

"Well-behaved women seldom make history." -Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Many 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.

Sacajawea was only sixteen when she made one of the most remarkable journeys in American history. She traveled over four thousand miles by foot, canoe, and horse-all while carrying a baby on her back! Without her, the Lewis and Clark expedition might have failed. Two hundred years later, we still can see how her unique journey demonstrated the strength and value of women.

Author Biography

Kathleen Krull is an acclaimed biographer for young readers. Her books have received rave reviews and won numerous awards, including the Boston Globe/ Horn Book Honor Award. She is also the author of Louisa May's Battle, Pocahontas, and A Woman for President. Kathleen lives in San Diego, California, with her husband. Visit Kathleen online at www.kathleenkrull.com.

Matt Collins is the illustrator of numerous picture book biographies, including the A Picture Book of series by David and Michael Adler. He lives in Connecticut. Visit him online at www.mattcollins.com.