hill, patty smith

Brief biographies of six influential women in the field of education : Emma Hart Willard, Mary Lyon, Patty Smith Hill, Florence Sabin, Mary McLeod Bethune.

Explains how two sisters teaching school came up with one of the world's most recognizable and beloved songs.

Reveals the true origins of the "Happy Birthday" song, explaining how, in 1889, two Kentucky sisters wrote the song for the students in their kindergarten class.