Mary Walker Wears the Pants
Carlo Molinari
(Illustrated by)Description
Mary Edwards Walker was unconventional for her time: She was one of the first women doctors in the country, she was a suffragist, and she wore pants! And when the Civil War struck, she took to the battlefields in a modified Union uniform as a commissioned doctor. For her service she became the only woman ever to earn the Medal of Honor. This picture book biography tells the story of a remarkable woman who challenged traditional roles and lived life on her own terms.
Product Details
| Publisher | Albert Whitman & Company |
| Publish Date | March 01, 2013 |
| Pages | 32 |
| Language | English |
| Type |  Hardback |
| EAN/UPC | 9780807549902 |
| Dimensions | 10.1 X 8.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.7 pounds |
About the Author
Cheryl Harness is the author of many books for young people, including Remember the Ladies: 100 Great American Women; Young Abe Lincoln; and M is for Mount Rushmore: A South Dakota Alphabet. She lives in Independence, Missouri.
Carlo Molinari is the illustrator of several books for children including a recent edition of Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol. He lives in Italy.
Reviews
In detailed prose, Harness describes Walker caring for the war wounded, being captured as a suspected spy...and eventually receiving a Medal of Honor.--Publishers Weekly
Molinari's images are richly colored and drawn in an old-fashioned but very compatible style...this is a welcome window into an important American life.--Kirkus Reviews
Readers will be carried along by the story of Mary's bravery and her constancy in thinking of herself despite mockery and ridicule.--Booklist
The child-friendly text, peppered with colorful quotes and descriptions, works both as a read-aloud and a read alone to bring this little-known heroine to life.--School Library Journal
This biography of Walker, a little-known women's rights advocate, presents a smart portrait of an unconventional woman.--The New York Times
What a great combination of social issues in one volume...It is a great story for students and a wonderful instructional resource for teachers.--Library Media Connection
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