{"product_id":"she-led-the-way-stories-of-black-women-who-changed-history-paperback","title":"She Led the Way: Stories of Black Women Who Changed History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSuzanne Curtis Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into slavery, Rebecca Crumpler became the first Black female physician in America. Stuntwoman Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke can be found on the American dime. The calculations of NASA mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history. In \u003ci\u003eShe Led the Way\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll read their inspiring stories and the stories of ten more innovative, courageous, artistic, and driven women who broke through barriers of gender and color in order to reach their goals and fulfill their potential in a world that was too often indifferent and even hostile. Includes illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I've always believed I could do whatever I set my mind to do.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAlice Coachman \u003c\/b\u003e(1923-2014), Olympic gold medalist in high jump\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know . . .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Born into slavery, \u003cb\u003eRebecca Crumpler\u003c\/b\u003e became the first Black female physician in America. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Stuntwoman \u003cb\u003eBessie Coleman\u003c\/b\u003e was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor \u003cb\u003eSelma Burke\u003c\/b\u003e can be found on the American dime. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The calculations of NASA mathematician \u003cb\u003eKatherine Goble Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history. In \u003ci\u003eShe Led the Way\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll read the inspiring stories of fourteen innovative, courageous, artistic, and driven women. Despite living in a world that was too often indifferent and even hostile, these women broke through barriers of gender and color in order to reach their goals, fulfill their potential, and live amazing lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuzanne Curtis Briggs\u003c\/b\u003e is a former teacher who has been reading history all her life and enjoys writing about it. She loves a good story, especially when it's true.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.23 x 8.9 x 7.48 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 14, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51759427715360,"sku":"9780800735913","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0d8d527bf99a27afd8bac6a9e5533e83.webp?v=1780152339","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/she-led-the-way-stories-of-black-women-who-changed-history-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}