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Margaret Knight, Girl Inventor

Book Description
It is the mid-1800's, and thousands of young boys and girls are working all day long, six days a week, in the textile mills around the country. One of the biggest mills is Amoskeag, in New Hampshire, and it is in this mill that Margaret Knight and her family work. Like many mill workers, Margaret is deeply troubled by the dangerous looms and the deadly accidents that happen, Margaret is determined... More
Book Information
PublisherMillbrook Press, Inc.- Carolrhoda Books
BindingLibrary Binding (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100761317562
ISBN-13978-0761317562
Publication Date09/01/2001
The Creators
About Marlene Targ Brill (Author) : Marlene Targ Brill is a published author of children's books and young adult books. Some of the published credits of Marlene Targ Brill include Multiple Sclerosis (Health Alert), Autism (Health Alert)... more
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About Joanne Friar (Illustrator) : I've been illustrating children's books for the trade and educational markets for over 15 years. I love this job and all the wonderful people I've met since starting this career. My husband and I ar... more
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