Great Women of the Old West (We the People)

by Judy Alter

Book Overview

Describes women's lives and roles during the Old West days of nineteenth century United States. Includes profiles of Native American women, Spanish women and African-American women. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0756500990
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Compass Point Books
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

Diverse

This book with drawings, extraordinary artwork, and actual photographs is at a simple text level geared to mid-elementary level. The teacher may want to use a segment from the book for English language learners and older elementary students, for example, to supplement teaching about US history. The book will provide impetus to discuss history and the role of women, including famous American women (e.g., Sacagawea, Annie Oakley, and Carry Nation). The book provides information about Native Americans, Spanish, African-American women. This book is one of the "We the People" series.