M. R. Cordell earned a master's in writing for children from Hamline University. She has contributed to Cicada, Cricket, Highlights, Read, The Horn Book, and more. She lives in northwest Missouri. She is the author of Courageous Women of the Civil War.
These women took action in many ways: disguised as soldiers, working as field medics, as spies risking death to secure or pass along information, and more. Contextualizing sidebars and Civil War history are woven seamlessly throughout, giving students a clear overview of the war in addition to the spotlight on often overlooked women’s roles. Also included are numerous historic photos, source notes, and a bibliography, making this an invaluable resource for any student’s or history buff’s bookshelf.
