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Author: Ginger Wadsworth
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 229
ISBN-13: 0547243944
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Just in time for the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts in 2012, a lavishly illustrated account of the fascinating life of the woman who started it all
Author: Stacy A. Cordery
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-01-29
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 0143122894
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Born at the start of the Civil War, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low struggled to reconcile being a good Southern belle with being true to her adventurous spirit. Accidentally deafened, she married a dashing British patrician and moved to England, where she quickly became dissatisfied with the aimlessness of privileged life. Her search for greater purpose ended when she met Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, and was inspired to recreate his program for girls. The Girl Scouts of the USA—which can now count more than fifty-nine million American girls and women among its past members—aims to instill useful skills and moral values in its young members, with an emphasis on fun. In this lively and accessible biography of its intrepid founder, Stacy A. Cordery paints a dynamic portrait of an intriguing woman and a true pioneer whose work touched the lives of millions of girls and women around the world.
Author: Dona Herweck Rice
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 2018-02-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 1493887823
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts more than one hundred years ago. Nicknamed "Daisy," Juliette Gordon Low lived with courage, confidence, and character. She wanted to help girls around the world do the same. Thanks to the Girl Scouts, millions of girls have done just that. And the world is a better place for it! Read about the fascinating life of the Girl Scout's founder with this intriguing biography. Featuring engaging primary source images, this text builds reading skills and social studies content literacy. Informational text features such as an index, a glossary, and a table of contents help students navigate the text. A fun, hands-on activity extends the learning experience. Inspire readers with this compelling biography!
Author: Shana Corey
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 2016-01-26
Total Pages: 44
ISBN-13: 0545457637
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The amazing, all-true story of the first Girl Scouts and their visionary founder. Juliette Gordon Low--Daisy to her friends and family--was not like most girls of the Victorian era. Prim and proper? BOSH! Dainty and delicate? HOW BORING! She loved the outdoors, and she yearned for adventure! Born into a family of pathfinders and pioneers, she too wanted to make a difference in the world--and nothing would stop her. Combining her ancestors' passion for service with her own adventurous spirit and her belief that girls could do anything, she founded the Girl Scouts. One hundred years later, they continue to have adventures, do good deeds, and make a difference!
Author: Kathleen V. Kudlinski
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2015-06-02
Total Pages: 81
ISBN-13: 0147515661
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Ask the girls," Juliette Gordon Low always said when a problem came up. "They'll know what's best." But in 1912, no one thought that children should be listened to. No one except "Daisy," that is. She wanted girls to learn that they could be active and make a real difference in the world. She overcame both deafness and the disapproval of her family to establish the Girl Scouts. Now, more than four million girls are Girl Scouts in the United States alone.
Author: Fern Brown
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 1996-01-01
Total Pages: 118
ISBN-13: 0807514438
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In this fascinating biography of Juliette Gordon Low, who loved to be called Daisy, readers will learn about her Civil War childhood, her almost complete hearing loss, and her unhappy married life.
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Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Published: 2018-02-01
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 1493887831
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low wanted a life of adventure and helping others. She was not always able to live her dream. But she helped millions of girls live theirs! She founded the Girl Scouts in 1912. In the Scouts, she found her life's purpose. And she changed the lives of girls everywhere. Learn more about Daisy's contributions to Georgia history with this high-interest biography that connects to Georgia state studies standards. This 6-Pack of primary source readers promotes social studies content literacy with appropriately leveled content. Keep students engaged with full-color illustrations, intriguing sidebars, informational text features, a Your Turn! activity, and dynamic primary source documents. Aligned with Georgia Standards of Excellence, this book also connects to WIDA and the NCSS/C3 framework. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Author: Stacy A. Cordery
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2013-01-29
Total Pages: 402
ISBN-13: 0143122894
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Born at the start of the Civil War, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low struggled to reconcile being a good Southern belle with being true to her adventurous spirit. Accidentally deafened, she married a dashing British patrician and moved to England, where she quickly became dissatisfied with the aimlessness of privileged life. Her search for greater purpose ended when she met Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts, and was inspired to recreate his program for girls. The Girl Scouts of the USA—which can now count more than fifty-nine million American girls and women among its past members—aims to instill useful skills and moral values in its young members, with an emphasis on fun. In this lively and accessible biography of its intrepid founder, Stacy A. Cordery paints a dynamic portrait of an intriguing woman and a true pioneer whose work touched the lives of millions of girls and women around the world.
Author: Dana Meachen Rau
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-07-06
Total Pages: 113
ISBN-13: 1101995572
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →How did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America? 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. Learn more about this strong-willed woman in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Author: Shannon Kleiber
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published: 2012-04
Total Pages: 224
ISBN-13: 1402267959
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In 1911, Juliette "Daisy" Gordon Low was widowed I and completely unsure of what to do with her life when a chance meeting changed her course forever. Determined and inspired by a belief that young girls and women should be taught to rely not on their husbands and fathers but on themselves, Daisy founded the Girl Scouts of the USA the next year. One hundred years later, Daisy's life lessons still motivate and encourage thousands of young girls and women across the country through the Girl Scout organization . Shannon Henry Kleiber gives Daisy's classic, timeless advice a modern focus that is sure to inspire women of all generations. learn from Daisy's words of wisdom and strive to: •Known Yourself and Be Yourself •Love Living Things •Give to Others •Be a Sister •Challenge Yourself "Have you ever stopped to think that your most constant companion throughout life will be yourself? You will always have this body, this mind, and this spirit that you call 'I,'" — How Girls Can Help Their Country (1916) /body /html
