The Founding Mothers of the United States (a True Book)

By Selene Castrovilla,

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Many women helped shape a free and independent United States of America. They are known as the Founding Mothers.

These smart, brave women were ambassadors, fostering peace between Native Americans and Europeans. They risked their lives by writing, printing, and distributing information about the fight for independence. They supported their…

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1 author picked The Founding Mothers of the United States (a True Book) as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book is also part of a series. It’s packed with illustrations and also contains a timeline of women and the American Revolution. I liked that the book features seven women – writers, warriors, negotiators, and caretakers – and their contribution to how they helped shape our nation. Plus there are mentions of other founding mothers, including Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, so that kids can be introduced to more women in history and follow up by reading other books about them. 

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