Who Was Abigail Adams?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Abigail Adams?

By True Kelley, Who HQ, John O'Brien (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A First Lady challenges norms, advocating for women's rights during the Revolutionary War.

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112 pages· 8,143 words· Est. 1 hour read
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In a time of revolution, Abigail Adams defies societal norms, urging her husband, President John Adams, to consider women's rights. With no formal education, she champions equal schooling for all. As the first First Lady in the White House, her influence shapes a nation. How will her bold ideas impact America's future?

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Abigail Adams was a strong woman far ahead of her time. She urged her husband, President John Adams, to remember the ladies and despite having no formal education herself, she later advocated for equal education in public schools for both boys and girls. She was also the first First Lady to live in the White House! This biography tells the story of Abigail Adams and her role in America’s Revolutionary War period.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
8,143
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
720L
Themes & topics
Books about AmericaBooks about historyBooks about US PresidentsBooks about girls and womenBooks about 19th century
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~Q
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
165684
Publication
Published
January 23, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448478906

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