History Smashers: Women's Right to Vote -- Kate Messner, Paperback

Myths Lies Secrets Smash the stories behind famous moments in history and expose the hidden truth. Perfect for fans of I Survived and Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales.

In 1920, Susan B. Anthony passed a law that gave voting rights to women in the United States. RIGHT?

WRONG Susan B. Anthony wasn't even alive when the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Plus, it takes a lot more than one person to amend the constitution.

The truth is, it took millions of women to get that amendment into law. They marched They picketed They even went to jail. But in the end, it all came down to a letter from a state representative's mom. No joke.

Through illustrations, graphic panels, photographs, sidebars, and more, acclaimed author Kate Messner smashes history by exploring the little-known details behind the fight for women's suffrage.

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Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Published: 07/07/2020
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.52lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780593120347
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6.7
Point Value: 3
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 509802 / Women's Right to Vote


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 07/01/2020 pg. 77

About the Author
KATE MESSNER is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books, like Over and Under the Snow; novels, like Breakout and Chirp; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the popular Ranger in Time chapter books, and works of nonfiction with a focus on nature and history. Before becoming a full time writer, Kate was a TV journalist and National Board certified middle school English teacher. She lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. Visit katemessner.com and Facebook: Kate Messner for more information and follow her on Twitter @katemessner.