The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police
Book - 2023 J 920 Fo, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Social Activists / Miscellaneous 4 On Shelf No requests on this item
Sign in to request
Locations
Call Number: J 920 Fo, Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Social Activists / Miscellaneous
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Traverwood Branch, Westgate Branch
Location & Checkout Length | Call Number | Checkout Length | Item Status |
---|---|---|---|
Downtown Kids Books 4-week checkout |
J 920 Fo | 4-week checkout | On Shelf |
Malletts Kids Books 4-week checkout |
Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Social Activists / Miscellaneous | 4-week checkout | On Shelf |
Traverwood Kids Books 4-week checkout |
Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Social Activists / Miscellaneous | 4-week checkout | On Shelf |
Westgate Kids Books 4-week checkout |
Kids Book / Nonfiction / Biography / Social Activists / Miscellaneous | 4-week checkout | On Shelf |
"As World War I swept Europe, young Americans prepared to join the cause ... well, half of them did. Women were supposed to stay prim and proper at home. But Adeline and Augusta -- ahem, Addie and Gussie -- Van Buren had been taught to skate, swim, and even box. They knew women could do much more than sit around in petticoats. The sisters decided to prove this by writing strongly worded letters. No, no, of course not, Addie and Gussie were fighters! In 1916, the sisters set out to cross the United States on motorcycles and prove women could help on the battlefield. Dressed in leather coats and pants, they were ready for anything -- except the fashion police! J. F. Fox examines another funny and forgotten battle in the Head-to-Head History series. The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police is an irreverent, inspiring true story about one small step -- and several thousand miles -- in the women's movement. Historical notes, a glossary, and a bibliography promote inquiry-based learning. Anna Kwan's comic-style speech bubbles and dynamic illustrations showcase plenty of humor and historical detail."-- Provided by publisher.
REVIEWS & SUMMARIES
Summary / AnnotationAuthor Notes
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
No community reviews. Write one below!
SERIES
Head-to-head history
PUBLISHED
Toronto : Kids Can Press, [2023]
Year Published: 2023
Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781525302480
1525302485
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Kwan, Anna, 1991-
SUBJECTS
Van Buren Sisters -- Political activity.
Women motorcyclists -- History -- United States -- 20th century.
Women motorcyclists -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.
Motorcyclists -- History -- United States -- 20th century.
Motorcyclists -- United States -- History -- 20th century -- Biography.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- United States -- Biography.
Women's rights -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
Clothing and dress -- History -- United States -- 20th century.