Who was Juliette Gordon Low?

"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to h...

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Main Author: Rau, Dana Meachen, 1971- (Author)
Other Authors: Putra, Dede (Illustrator) (Illustrator)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2021]
Series:Who was-- ?
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Summary:"Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest clothes and education. She was expected to be a prim and proper lady, but "Crazy Daisy"--as she was nicknamed by her friends and family--preferred to climb trees, ride horses, and hike. She also tried to find ways to help people in need. She carried that caring spirit with her into adulthood and used it to develop the Girl Scouts of the United States of America in 1912. Today, Juliette's organization continues to empower young girls, improve their self-esteem, and provide them with lifelong skills and a community of sisterhood"--
Physical Description:107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Audience:Ages 8-12
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
ISBN:9781101995563
1101995564
9780593382585
0593382587
9781544458359
1544458355
Author Notes:Dana Meachen Rau has written more than 300 books for children, including picture books, early readers, nonfiction, and biographies.