TY  - BOOK
AU  - Fox,Jennifer
AU  - Kwan,Anna
TI  - The Van Buren Sisters vs. the pants police
T2  - Head-to-head history
SN  - 9781525302480
PY  - 2023///]
CY  - Toronto
PB  - Kids Can Press
KW  - Van Buren Sisters
KW  - Women motorcyclists
KW  - Political activity
KW  - United States
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Biography
KW  - Motorcyclists
KW  - World War, 1914-1918
KW  - Women
KW  - Women's rights
KW  - Clothing and dress
KW  - Social aspects
KW  - Biographies
KW  - lcgft
N1  - Includes bibliographical references
N2  - "As World War I swept Europe, young Americans prepared to join the cause ... well, half of them did. Women were supposed to stay prim and proper at home. But Adeline and Augusta -- ahem, Addie and Gussie -- Van Buren had been taught to skate, swim, and even box. They knew women could do much more than sit around in petticoats. The sisters decided to prove this by writing strongly worded letters. No, no, of course not, Addie and Gussie were fighters! In 1916, the sisters set out to cross the United States on motorcycles and prove women could help on the battlefield. Dressed in leather coats and pants, they were ready for anything -- except the fashion police! J. F. Fox examines another funny and forgotten battle in the Head-to-Head History series. The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police is an irreverent, inspiring true story about one small step -- and several thousand miles -- in the women's movement. Historical notes, a glossary, and a bibliography promote inquiry-based learning. Anna Kwan's comic-style speech bubbles and dynamic illustrations showcase plenty of humor and historical detail."--
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