Eleanor Makes Her Mark by Barbara Kerley

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She was a shy child who found joy in helping others.

A passionate young adult who longed for adventure.

An independent young woman who formed her own opinions.

A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change.

So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This graceful portrait of a vivacious American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for...

She was a shy child who found joy in helping others.

A passionate young adult who longed for adventure.

An independent young woman who formed her own opinions.

A trustworthy partner who worked tirelessly for change.

So when her husband became president and she became first lady, Eleanor was ready to make her mark. With characteristic candor, compassion, and courage, she traversed the country and trotted the globe, championing the value and dignity of every human being and transforming the role of first lady. This graceful portrait of a vivacious American icon radiates the essence of Eleanor, a model for kindness and purpose, in her time and in ours.

How will you leave your mark upon the world?

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Item #:NTS582612
ISBN13:9780545826129
Format:Jacketed Hardcover
Pages:48
Trim Size:8-¹⁄₂x 12
Theme:Strong Female Characters and Role Models,
Main Idea and Details,
Citizenship,
20th Century,
Depression Era,
Presidents
Genre:Biography and Autobiography
Subject:Equality, Fairness, Justice,
Helping Others,
Kindness and Compassion,
Social Issues,
Volunteering, Service, Activism,
Women's History and Experience
Grades:2 - 5
Language:English