Taking a stand
Title
:
Taking a stand
Personal Author EPSB
:
Beverley. Brenna
Summary
:
Taking a Stand tells the story of an influential Canadian historical figure, Nellie McClung, who fought vigorously to obtain more rights for women. Nellie McClung was passionate about securing the right to vote for all women. Through her hard work and determination, McClung helped to provide Canadian women with voting rights in 1916. In 1929, as part of the 'famousfive,' Nellie also fought the legal battle to have women declared persons. Taking a Stand is a story of courage, determination, and having a voice.
Year Published
:
2008
Series
:
Scholastic moving up with literacy place 4-6
Physical Description
:
8 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Note
:
Balanced literacy.
Personal Subject
:
McClung, Nellie, 1873-1951-Biography.
Subject
:
Reading materials.
Feminism.
Women -- Biography.
Women -- Canada.
Summary
:
Taking a Stand tells the story of an influential Canadian historical figure, Nellie McClung, who fought vigorously to obtain more rights for women. Nellie McClung was passionate about securing the right to vote for all women. Through her hard work and determination, McClung helped to provide Canadian women with voting rights in 1916. In 1929, as part of the 'famousfive,' Nellie also fought the legal battle to have women declared persons. Taking a Stand is a story of courage, determination, and having a voice.
ISBN
:
9780779176564
Publisher
:
Markham, ON : Scholastic Canada, 2008.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Gold Bar | GR LEV U/V | Teacher resource | 30127000146147 | Home Reading |