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Who was Nellie Bly? Cover Image Book

Who was Nellie Bly? / by Margaret Gurevich ; illustrated by Laurie A. Conley.

Gurevich, Margaret, (author.). Conley, Laurie A., (illustrator.).

Summary:

"Known for her extraordinary and record-breaking trip around the world and her undercover investigation of a mental institution, Nellie Bly was one of the first female investigative reporters in the United States and a pioneer in the field of journalism."-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781524787530
  • ISBN: 1524787531
  • ISBN: 9781524787547
  • ISBN: 152478754X
  • Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
  • Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"An offiical WHO HQ book"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Formatted Contents Note:
Who was Nellie Bly? -- Early years -- Just a normal working girl -- New York adventure -- Ten days in a madhouse -- The race around the world -- The journey begins -- Halfway there -- Trying something new -- Married life -- War correspondent -- The best reporter in America -- Timelines.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.
860L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.6 1 511259.

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Bly, Nellie, 1864-1922 > Juvenile literature.
Journalists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
Women journalists > United States > Biography > Juvenile literature.
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Illustrated works.
Biographies.

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