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Book Synopsis: Annie Londonderry proves women can do anything they set their minds to—even cycle around the world—in this nonfiction picture book for cycling enthusiasts, budding travelers, and anyone who dreams of reaching a difficult goal.
In the 1890s, times were tough, and opportunities for women were few and far between. When mother-of-three Annie Londonderry saw an ad promising $10,000 to a woman who could cycle around the world in a year, something no one thought possible, she decided it was time to learn to ride. She waved goodbye to her family in Boston and set off for Chicago.
Annie was exhausted when she arrived fifty-nine days later—and she realized she’d never make it across the Rockies before winter, and certainly not riding a heavy women’s bike and wearing a corset and petticoats. So Annie got herself a better bicycle and comfortable bloomers, and headed back East to try a different route. Facing robbers, sprained ankles, and disapproving stares, Annie missed her family and wanted to quit. But she journeyed on, all over the world. And, when she finally reached California and the Southwest, she kept pedaling. Her family was counting on the prize money, and people around the world, especially women, were watching.
Annie came through for all of them, arriving in Chicago fourteen days before her deadline and proving that women could do just about anything.
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Looking for a captivating tale of determination and adventure? Look no further than "Pedal, Balance, Steer: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World". This nonfiction picture book is not just for cycling enthusiasts, but for anyone who dreams of reaching impossible goals. Annie Londonderry's story will inspire and empower women everywhere.
Transport yourself back to the tough times of the 1890s, where opportunities for women were scarce. Annie Londonderry defied all odds when she saw an ad offering a $10,000 reward to the first woman to cycle around the world in a year. Everyone believed it to be an impossible feat, but Annie decided it was time to learn to ride. Leaving her family behind in Boston, she embarked on an extraordinary journey that would captivate the world.
As she faced numerous challenges, from exhaustion to harsh weather conditions, Annie realized she needed to make some changes. She traded her heavy women's bike for a better bicycle and swapped the uncomfortable corset and petticoats for comfortable bloomers. With her renewed spirit and determination, she set off on a different route, traveling across continents and overcoming obstacles that seemed insurmountable.
Robbers, sprained ankles, and disapproving stares were just a few of the obstacles that Annie encountered along her global expedition. Many times, she wanted to quit, missing her family and the comforts of home. However, she pressed on, driven by the thought of the prize money that her family desperately needed. All eyes were on Annie, not just in Chicago but around the world, as she defied societal expectations and proved that women were capable of achieving greatness.
The remarkable story of Annie Londonderry reaches its climax as she arrived in Chicago just fourteen days before her deadline, successfully completing her extraordinary journey. With every pedal stroke, she shattered the notion that there were limits to what women could achieve. Her courage and resilience served as an inspiration, resonating even today.
If you're ready to be swept away by an exhilarating true story, "Pedal, Balance, Steer: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World" is a must-read. Get your hands on this captivating nonfiction picture book and discover the incredible journey of a woman who defied all expectations.
Get inspired by Annie Londonderry's incredible journey today!
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