Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly, Intrepid Reporter (Curious Fox Books) True Story for Kids Ages 8 and Up About the Brave Woman Journalist Who Traveled Around the World in 72 Days
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Inspiring biography of Nellie Bly for kids who love brave explorers, true adventure stories, and famous women in history!
For kids in grades 4-6, with a grade 5 reading level, ideal for independent reading, classroom libraries, and homeschool history Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Jane Cochran, was one of the world's first female investigative journalists and a fearless reporter who changed journalism forever Around the world in 72 days, Bly followed the route of Jules Verne's fictional Phileas Fogg, racing east from London and becoming a global sensation Clear, engaging nonfiction with short chapters, sidebars, and contextual stories that strengthen reading comprehension and social studies learning Archival visuals and reference tools including historical photographs, illustrations, a world travel map, timeline, glossary, index, and further reading
Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly: Intrepid Reporter introduces young readers to one of the most courageous and influential women of the late 1800s. Written especially for kids ages 8 and up, this accessible nonfiction biography follows Nellie Bly's remarkable journey from a determined young writer to a pioneering investigative journalist whose work exposed injustice, poverty, and corruption.
Young readers will learn how a letter to the editor helped Elizabeth Jane Cochran adopt the pen name "Nellie Bly" and launch a journalism career at The Pittsburgh Dispatch. Unafraid to take risks, Bly went undercover as a correspondent, reporting on life inside a mental asylum, crowded tenements, factories, and other hidden corners of society. Her reporting helped the public better understand the challenges faced by ordinary people and brought attention to serious social issues.
The book also recounts Bly's legendary trip around the world in 72 days, inspired by Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. A visual map traces the route of Phileas Fogg, helping readers see how Bly circumnavigated the globe using trains, ships, rickshaws, and sampans. This real-life adventure connects literature, geography, and history in a way that keeps young readers engaged.
In addition to her journalism, kids will discover lesser-known parts of Bly's life, including her marriage to a business tycoon, her time as president of a steel company, and her eventual return to reporting. Contextual side stories explain unfamiliar terms and ideas, supported by a kid-friendly glossary defining words like journalist, correspondent, circumnavigate, pen name, tenement, and undercover, along with pronunciation guidance.
Featuring full-color pages with authentic black-and-white and sepia-toned archival photographs and drawings from the era, this 48-page paperback biography book is both visually rich and easy to navigate. Perfect for biography reports, Women's History Month, and curious readers who enjoy true stories, this book shows how one determined woman used courage and curiosity to leave a lasting mark on history.
For kids in grades 4-6, with a grade 5 reading level, ideal for independent reading, classroom libraries, and homeschool history Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Jane Cochran, was one of the world's first female investigative journalists and a fearless reporter who changed journalism forever Around the world in 72 days, Bly followed the route of Jules Verne's fictional Phileas Fogg, racing east from London and becoming a global sensation Clear, engaging nonfiction with short chapters, sidebars, and contextual stories that strengthen reading comprehension and social studies learning Archival visuals and reference tools including historical photographs, illustrations, a world travel map, timeline, glossary, index, and further reading
Famous Women in History: Nellie Bly: Intrepid Reporter introduces young readers to one of the most courageous and influential women of the late 1800s. Written especially for kids ages 8 and up, this accessible nonfiction biography follows Nellie Bly's remarkable journey from a determined young writer to a pioneering investigative journalist whose work exposed injustice, poverty, and corruption.
Young readers will learn how a letter to the editor helped Elizabeth Jane Cochran adopt the pen name "Nellie Bly" and launch a journalism career at The Pittsburgh Dispatch. Unafraid to take risks, Bly went undercover as a correspondent, reporting on life inside a mental asylum, crowded tenements, factories, and other hidden corners of society. Her reporting helped the public better understand the challenges faced by ordinary people and brought attention to serious social issues.
The book also recounts Bly's legendary trip around the world in 72 days, inspired by Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. A visual map traces the route of Phileas Fogg, helping readers see how Bly circumnavigated the globe using trains, ships, rickshaws, and sampans. This real-life adventure connects literature, geography, and history in a way that keeps young readers engaged.
In addition to her journalism, kids will discover lesser-known parts of Bly's life, including her marriage to a business tycoon, her time as president of a steel company, and her eventual return to reporting. Contextual side stories explain unfamiliar terms and ideas, supported by a kid-friendly glossary defining words like journalist, correspondent, circumnavigate, pen name, tenement, and undercover, along with pronunciation guidance.
Featuring full-color pages with authentic black-and-white and sepia-toned archival photographs and drawings from the era, this 48-page paperback biography book is both visually rich and easy to navigate. Perfect for biography reports, Women's History Month, and curious readers who enjoy true stories, this book shows how one determined woman used courage and curiosity to leave a lasting mark on history.
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