Nellie Bly / written by Michelle Knudsen ; interior illustrations by Gillian Flint.
Material type:
TextSeries: She persisted (Philomel Books)Publisher: New York : Philomel, [2021]Copyright date: ©2021Description: 55 pages : illustrations ; 21 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9780593115749
- 0593115740
- 9780593115756
- 0593115759
- 9781713764236
- 1713764237
- She persisted: Nelie Bly [Cover title]
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's Biography | BLY, N. K74 | Available | 33111009807955 | ||||
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Northport Library | Children's Biography | BLY, N. K74 | Available | 33111009846177 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!
In this chapter book biography by New York Times bestselling author Michelle Knudsen, readers learn about the amazing life of Nellie Bly--and how she persisted .
Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way.
Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Nellie Bly's footsteps and make a difference!A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum.
And don't miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Clara Lemlich, Sonia Sotomayor, and more!
Praise for She Persisted- Nellie Bly -
"A fast read, sure to engage transitioning independent readers or older reluctant reader as well as more sophisticated readers . . . A likable, meaningful addition to the She Persisted collection." -- Kirkus Reviews
"This welcome installment of the series will captivate an audience of varying reading levels with a fast pace, accessible language, and adventurous storytelling." -- School Library Journal
"Inspired by She persisted by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger."--Title page.
"Based on the bestselling picture book series by Chelsea Clinton & Alexandra Boiger"--Cover.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 48-55).
Pink -- The girl puzzle -- Newspaper dreams -- Going undercover -- Around the world -- More surprises -- How you can persist.
"Nellie Bly was a journalist and one of the first investigative reporters ever. She went undercover to expose wrongdoing and famously raced around the world so she could write about the experience for her newspaper. Reaching for her dreams wasn't easy. But Nellie never gave up, no matter how many obstacles she faced--and she helped others along the way." -- Amazon.com.
Introduces young readers to the life of the pioneering investigative reporter, her record-breaking trip around the world, and her undercover work on behalf of the mentally ill.
Ages 6-9 Philomel Books.
Grades 2-3 Philomel Books.