addams, jane

"This book explains who Jane Addams was and why she caused such a stir in the United States and worldwide. The story follows Jane from her first realization of the unfairness that limited the lives, livelihoods, and health of disadvantaged people in the late 1800s to her becoming one of the most beloved-and most disliked-women of her day. She worked to create a more peaceful, fair world for all people, no matter their race, color, nationality, or gender. Along her journey, Jane cofounded Hull-House, the most celebrated settlement house in the United States, and she became a motivating author, speaker, and women's rights and peace advocate. She worked tirelessly on community, state, and national levels to promote women's, workers', and children's rights, and she spoke passionately against the evils of war. Jane devoted her activities and writings to championing programs for these and other humanitarian causes. Votes for women! Equal rights for African Americans! Good schools and a healthy environment for children! No one-not millionaires, presidents, or the FBI-could stand in the way of her quest for justice. Jane became one of few women worldwide to earn a Nobel Peace Prize. Her efforts to improve social services and communities and to train leaders to carry out this work led to the opening of the first professional school of social work-named in her honor-at the University of Chicago. Her writing, teaching, and actions were based on the belief that "without the advance and improvement of the whole, no man can hope for any lasting improvement in his own moral or material individual condition.""--Provided by publisher.

"One of the most controversial women of the twentieth century, Jane Addams advocated for children, women, immigrants, fair working conditions, and world peace at a time when women were told to keep quiet and stay at home. Her efforts led to the founding of the first school of social work and Hull-House, the best-known community house in the US"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Jane Addams, who established Hull-House in Chicago in 1889 to provide medical and legal services, educational opportunities, and social interactions to immigrants and other victims of poverty.

Tells the story of pioneering social worker and activist Jane Addams, who transformed a poor Chicago neighborhood when she co-founded Hull House, a settlement house that provided social and educational services to area residents.

Explores the influence Jane Addams, founder of Hull-House, a Chicago institution which helped a generation of poor immigrants carve new lives for themselves in the late nineteenth century, has had on American society and politics throughout history.

An illustrated biography of Jane Addams, who dedicated her life to helping immigrants to Chicago, Illnois.

Profiles is so much more than just your typical biography series. The next book in this six-in-one, full-color bio series will focus on Civil Champions--some of the incredible women who worked tirelessly to ensure equal rights for all. Kids will learn all of the biographical information they need to know--background, family, education, accomplishments, etc., about: Susan B. Anthony, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Ida B. Wells, Alice Paul, Rosa Parks, and Jane Addams.

Presents a brief profile of Jane Addams, who began a settlement house in Chicago in 1889 in order to provide help to the poor.

Jane Addams always wanted to "find a way to fix the world." In 1889, she founded Hull House, a settlement house in a poor area of Chicago, and helped countless people.

Readers learn about the life of social worker and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jane Addams.