Lizzie Johnson: Texan Cowgirl

by Heather Schwartz

Overview

Through hard work and determination, Lizzie Johnson built one of the largest cattle herds in the country, earning her the nickname "Cattle Queen of Texas." This fascinating biography highlights the inspiring life of Lizzie as she became one of the most famous cattle ranchers of her time. Through the appealing images, fascinating facts, maps, sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about Lizzie's journey across the Chisholm Trail and how she used brush popping to help grow her large cattle herd. Text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index are included to help readers navigate the text and develop new vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity that allows students to think about how Lizzie Johnson lived out the ideals of the women's rights movement.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433350511
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	12/30/2012
Series:	Social Studies: Informational Text
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 6.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Growing Up, Texas Style 4

Career Woman 6

Marriage and Money 14

Cattle Queen 18

Hays City 22

On Her Own Again 24

Glossary 30

Index 31

Your Turn! 32