The role of women in history has been overlooked leaving a large gap for young readers today. Heroines of the American Revolution: America's Founding Mothers has been carefully researched, written and published to fill that gap.

The lives of girls and women in America in 1776 were limited by modern standards. Women could not vote nor hold public office. If they were married, their husbands owned all their property. Yet they did take part in the issues of the day. They had opinions--strong opinions--about King George, the British, and American men as well.

The women who helped give birth to America found ways to show their beliefs and express their values. They used their economic power to boycott British goods. They influenced the men in their lives. And in many cases they exhibited heroism, courage, and valor equal to any man.

Young girls and boys will learn:
*How women influenced the decisions of American Revolutionary times
*How women defended their homes and their new nation
*How often it was a woman who saved the day

These inspiring true stories reveal the important roles women played in creating a revolution and founding a new nation.