Mary Walker Wears the Pants bookcover

Mary Walker Wears the Pants

The True Story of the Doctor, Reformer, and Civil War Hero

Cheryl Harness 

(Author)

Carlo Molinari 

(Illustrated by)
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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

PublisherAlbert Whitman & Company
Publish DateMarch 01, 2013
Pages32
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconHardback
EAN/UPC9780807549902
Dimensions10.1 X 8.1 X 0.4 inches | 0.7 pounds
BISAC Categories: Kids, Kids, Kids,

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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