Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781684373772)

Included in Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children's Books of 2022

In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other-and the clock-as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.

Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration-she would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure book Around the World in Eighty Days. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth Bisland, heard about Nellie's plans, she decided to up the stakes-by beating Nellie in her own race!

This exciting American history story about two pioneering women who paved the way for equality will inspire young readers.

The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:
Books for kids ages 7 - 10 about women's history
Feminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girls
American history books for kids

Author: Kate Hannigan
ISBN-10: 1684373778
ISBN-13: 9781684373772
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2022
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 11.81h x 9.53w x 0.55d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 515821 / Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists' Breakneck Race Around the World


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 12/13/2021
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2022
Booklist 02/01/2022 pg. 49
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2022
School Library Journal 02/01/2022 pg. 91