Thanks to Frances Perkins: Fighter for Workers' Rights

By: Deborah Hopkinson

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Synopsis: An engaging picture book biography of Frances Perkins, the activist and first female United States cabinet member who created the Social Security program. From award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.At 31, Frances Perkins witnessed the Triangle Waist Factory fire in 1911, one of the worst industrial disasters in United States history. The event forever changed her, and she dedicated herself to the fight for workers' rights.When she became Secretary of Labor in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, she had the opportunity to make real her bold vision of a country where no one is left out and everyone is protected. Thanks to her efforts, we have the Social Security program, a move that changed Americans' lives for generations to come.Deborah Hopkinson's energetic text and Kristy Caldwell's appealing illustrations unite to tell Perkins' fascinating story as well as introduce early concepts of financial literacy, the Social Security Act, and the New Deal. Back matter features more information about Frances Perkins, Social Security, and resources for economic education.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9781682632727
Related ISBNs:: 9781682631362
Publisher:: Holiday House
Date of Addition:: 11/13/22
Copyrighted By:: Deborah Hopkinson
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Business and Finance, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: First grade, Second grade, Third grade, Fourth grade
Reading Age:: 6–9
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.