Publisher's Synopsis
Who was the first black baseball player in the major leagues? (It's not who you think.) Who was the first winner of the National Spelling Bee? (And what word did he correctly spell to win?) Who was the first woman to run for president of the United States? (No, not Hillary.) And why couldn't she have been sworn in even if she had won?! FIRST UP! 70 Americans Who Did Things First answers all of those questions and much more. Written for young readers ages 9-12 (but fun for parents and teachers, too), FIRST UP! consists of fun facts and trivia about some of the most famous (and a couple of infamous) Americans in history, ranging from scientists and politicians to business leaders and star athletes - and a few everyday Americans as well. Together, the question and answer format of this book offers young readers a fascinating and informative glimpse into our American history and culture. It's a book for Curious Kids everywhere!
