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102 pp.
| Boyds/Calkins |
March, 2007 |
TradeISBN 978-1-59078-437-2$18.95
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YA
This intriguing biography of the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress highlights her dedication to women's and children's rights, social equality, and peaceful conflict resolution. Although occasional unevenness in sentence structure detracts from the narrative at times, the text demonstrates Rankin's tenacity in striving to promote positive change. Timeline. Bib., ind.