Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies

A historical non-fiction book that explores the lives and contributions of the women who shaped America's early years, from the Revolutionary War to the early years of the Republic. The book highlights the stories of women such as Abigail Adams, Dolley Madison, and Sacagawea, who played a crucial role in shaping the country's history and government. The author, Cokie Roberts, uses her extensive knowledge of American history to bring these women's stories to life and show how they influenced the founding of the United States. Fans of number one New York Times bestselling author and celebrated journalist Cokie Roberts will love this stunning nonfiction picture book based on her acclaimed work for adults, Founding Mothers, which highlights the female patriots of the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning artist Diane Goode, Founding Mothers: Remembering the Ladies reveals the incredible accomplishments of the women who orchestrated the American Revolution behind the scenes. Roberts traces the stories of heroic, patriotic women such as Abigail Adams, Martha Washington, Phillis Wheatley, Mercy Otis Warren, Sarah Livingston Jay, and others. Details are gleaned from their letters, private journals, lists, and ledgers. The bravery of these women's courageous acts contributed to the founding of America and spurred the founding fathers to make this a country that 'remembered the ladies.' This compelling book supports the Common Core State Standards with a rich time line, biographies, an author's note, and additional web resources in the back matter.