Bibliography:
Macy,
Sue. 2011. WHEELS OF CHANGE: HOW WOMEN
RODE THE BICYCLE TO FREEDOM (WITH A FEW FLAT TIRES ALONG THE WAY). Des Moines,
IA: National Geographic Society. ISBN 9781426307614
Plot
Summary:
Author,
Sue Macy, takes a unique look at women’s history in connection to the history
and evolution of the bicycle. Attitudes,
fashion, opportunities, and laws concerning women have changed greatly since the 1800’s. Surprisingly, many of these changes are a
direct result of the bicycle. Through Macy’s
research, many comical misconceptions from history are revealed for the reader to
appreciate today.
Medical issues: “Bicycle eye”, “Bicycle face”, “Bicycle
fright”
List
of Don’t: “Don’t carry a flask”, “Don’t
coast. It is dangerous.”, and “Don’t say, ‘Feel my muscle.’”
Reading
this book should make men and women alike thankful that we have made so much
progress, and hopefully, go out and jump on their bicycles … “imagining everybody
is looking at you.”
Critical
Analysis:
WHEELS
OF CHANGE
is a quick read, and provides readers with accurate information about women’s
history and the history of bicycles. The
information is clearly organized with pictures that show the evolution of both
women’s fashion and the design of the bicycle.
Macy’s style of writing makes the information fun and entertaining to
read, while providing visuals that give the reading a better understanding of
the factual information being presented.
With the pictures and the comical facts given about this seemingly
one-gender interest topic, both male and female will enjoy this nonfiction
book. All will ride away smarter, with a smile upon their faces.
Weakness:
Older
students that might connect with much of the history within this book might
connect with riding a bike any longer.
Reviews:
·
2011
Favorite Book by San Francisco Book Review
·
2011
Best Children’s Books by Washington Post
·
2012
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults Finalist
·
School
Library Journal: “Macy’s light, conversational style and her
enthusiasm for her subject infuse the book with sparkle and wit…”
·
Booklist: “A strong, high-interest choice for both
classroom and personal reading – for adults, too.”
Age Level: 10 and up
Reading
Level: 8.5
Pages: 96
Genre: Nonfiction / Informational
·
Read,
research and discuss during March, Women’s
History Month
o
Choose
one of the women seen in “WHEELS OF CHANGE”, research, and
present information.
o
Expand
on how the bicycle helped this woman achieve success.
·
Students
research and create a timeline of the bicycle from various perspectives
o
Invention
and progression of their design over time
o
Women’s
history
o
Preserve
environment
·
Focus
on fitness during May, National Fitness
Month and National Bike Month
o
Promote
and offer a challenge for “Bike to School Day”
§ Resent past
event – May 8, 2013
o
Research
health benefits from use of bicycle.
o
Research
local/national bicycle rules and laws.
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