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She took the law into her own hands
Written for younger readers, "Strong-Minded Woman" provides an
engaging look at the life of Lavinia Goodell, Wisconsin's first
female lawyer. Telling Goodell's story from 1858, when she first
decided to become a lawyer, to her place as an actual attorney in
the courtroom, Mary Lahr Schier recounts Goodell's hard work and
determination as she taught herself the law.
Born in 1839 to abolitionist and transcendentalist parents,
Lavinia Goodell grew up determined to change the world. As she met
the runaway slaves that stayed at her childhood home and listened
to the preaching of her church, Lavinia began to form her own ideas
about the world. She decided to be a lawyer, even though her sister
told her to stop "trying to be a man."
Distributed for the Midwest History Press.
From the bestselling author of Darwin's Dragons comes a high-stakes
aquatic adventure, perfect for fans of The Murderer's Ape! England,
1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie
Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her
milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant
octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art,
Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises
she can communicate with the octopus through colour and - as a
gripping mystery begins to unfold - discovers what true courage
really means ... The second middle-grade historical adventure by
critically acclaimed Lindsay Galvin, author of Darwin's Dragons A
gripping Victorian mystery with a touching connection between a
young girl and an octopus at its heart Strong STEM and natural
history themes with an underwater twist Effortlessly blends
exciting adventure with a rip-roaring historical mystery and
non-fiction elements PRAISE FOR DARWIN'S DRAGONS: 'A striking and
original adventure ... just the sort of story I love.' EMMA CARROLL
'WHAT a voyage! [Darwin's Dragons] is everything you hope it will
be ...' LUCY STRANGE '[A] beautifully fictionalised story' THE
TELEGRAPH
'Spellbinding ... a pitch-perfect treasure' LoveReading4Kids Set
your sails east with this stunningly original new history of the
world. Peter Frankopan, number one bestselling author and
historian, explores the connections made by people, trade, disease,
war, religion, adventure, science and technology in this
extraordinary book about how the east married the west with a
remarkable voyage at its heart - the journey along the Silk Roads.
From ancient world laws laid down by King Hammurabi and the mighty
Persian empire, to terrifying huns, the rise of Europe, two world
wars and politics today, The Silk Roads illustrated edition moves
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children, but people of any age will find this book an absorbing
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share with them. The illustrations of Neil Packer are completely
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Armadillo magazine 'Studded with stylish, evocative illustrations
from Neil Packer ... this is an ambitious account that nevertheless
tackles big themes in a friendly, accessible way' History Revealed
magazine
Invokes curiosity and wonder to engage all pupils through arresting
source material, thought-provoking enquiry and clear, vibrant
pates. Supports development of thinking skills through progressive
steps in each enquiry, which gradually build understanding and
support individuals' thinking. Supports development of thinking
skills thorough progressive steps in each enquiry, which gradually
build understanding and support individuals' thinking. Explicit and
meaningful support for assessment for learning; including
systematic attention to learning objectives and sharing these with
pupils. Encourages and challenges pupils of al abilities through
differentiated steps based on key questions of historical
significance. 'Extra access' and 'extra challenge' support ideas
are provided in the Teacher's Books. Effectively aids the teaching
of literacy across the curriculum through a rich range of texts.
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