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Wheels Of Change: How Women Rode The Bicycle To Freedom (With A Few Flat Tires Along The Way) (2011)

by Sue Macy(Favorite Author)

3.85 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1426307624 (ISBN13: 9781426307621)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

National Geographic Children's Books

review 1: 4. Wheels of Change follows the effect bicycling had on women in the 1880 and 1890’s. Women had to demand a voice when it came to clothing choices and the effect of bicycling on their health. Bicycling was both seen as a health restorative and a harbinger of promiscuous behavior. This book is not particularly suited for teens. The subject matter would be interesting for biking enthusiast. It’s well written and informative, but might just be right for a specific audience. 3Q.3P,J.
review 2: This is such a great little book. It's billed as a kids' book, but I don't really think it is one. It's a great, short history of the intersection between women's history and the rise of the bicycle. The section on racing and long distance cycling records set by women was... more my favorite part. I can't believe how many miles some of those women rode (one woman did a century [100 miles] EVERY day for 20 days in a row!). less

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