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Biography of the Texas artist of the late nineteenth century.
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Meet Elisabet Ney, the fearless female sculptor who left her European homeland to carve the faces of Americas greatest heroes in stone. Readers will marvel at how this determined artist crafted giant statues of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Texas legends while breaking all the rules about what women could do in the 1800s. If your kid loves stories about bold pioneers and trailblazers Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "Who Would Win" series or books about kids who changed history, they will be inspired by Neys incredible determination. This quick but fascinating biography is perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who enjoy real-life adventures and learning about extraordinary people who defied expectations.