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40 pp.
| Harcourt/Browndeer
| November, 1999
|
TradeISBN 0-15-201477-2$$17.00
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Michael Steirnagle.
Fourteen narrative poems recount the courage of girls--some who grew up to be famous, some who remained unknown--who performed acts of daring, whether saving a train from imminent disaster or simply learning to read. Amelia Earhart, Sacajawea, Rachel Carson, Wilma Rudolph, and Golda Meir are some of the verses' celebrity heroes. Handsome oil paintings rendered in rich colors illustrate the inspiring collection. Bib.