Castrovilla, Selene, 1966-

The founding mothers of the United States / Selene Castrovilla. - 48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm. - Women's history in the U.S. True book .

Includes bibliographical references (page 45) and index.

Introduction : women in a turbulent time -- Mercy Otis Warren : revolutionary writer -- Phillis Wheatley : enslaved poet -- Abigail Adams : voice of equality -- Martha Washington : fiercely devoted -- The Edenton tea party -- Nanyehi/Nancy Ward : beloved woman and Cherokee peacemaker -- Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley : becoming a legend -- Deborah Sampson : fighting in disguise -- More founding mothers who helped shape the nation -- True statistics.

School Library Journal, November 2020

Introduces the reader to the founding mothers of the United States.

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United States--History--Participation, Female--Revolution, 1775-1783--Juvenile literature.
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Biographies.

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