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Eleanor makes her mark : how Eleanor Roosevelt reached out, spoke up, and changed the world / by Barbara Kerley ; illustrated by Edwin Fotheringham.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York : Scholastic Press, 2020Copyright date: ©2020Edition: First editionDescription: 1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780545826129
  • 0545826128
  • 8854413275
  • 9788854413276
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Summary: "All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change. So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This vivacious portrait of an American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for kindness and purpose, in her time and in ours."-- Provided by publisher.
List(s) this item appears in: Women's Biographies (Kids) | Women's History Month (Youth)
Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Children's Book Children's Book Dr. James Carlson Library Children's Biography ROOSEVEL E. K39 Available 33111009761343
Children's Book Children's Book Main Library Children's Biography ROOSEVEL E. K39 Available 33111010417018
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

An inspiring true story about modeling good leadership and being the change you wish to see.

"A compelling celebration of Eleanor Roosevelt that will inspire children to follow in her footsteps." -- Kirkus Reviews

"A necessary source of inspiration." -- School Library Journal

All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world."

She was a shy child who found joy in helping others .

A passionate young adult who longed for adventure .

An independent young woman who formed her own opinions .

A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change.

So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This graceful portrait of a vivacious American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for kindness and purpose, in her time and in ours.

How will you leave your mark upon the world?

Ages 7-10.

Grades 2-3.

"All her life, Eleanor Roosevelt hoped to "leave some mark upon the world." She was a shy child who found joy in helping others. A passionate young adult who longed for adventure. An independent young woman who formed her own opinions. A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change. So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This vivacious portrait of an American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for kindness and purpose, in her time and in ours."-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references.

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