Learn about 100 different women who helped shape the world in this Illustrated book. Most of the mentioned names have two pages worth of information, including a short biography or background, the problem or obstacle they faced, how they overcame the obstacles, and what awards they may have received. There are also multiple photographs and fun fact word bubbles for each woman, as well as 2 people before and 2 people after most of the mentioned women who made a big accomplishment or discovery in the same field. Notable words and names are bolded throughout the book. Note: there are a couple of images that some may find inappropriate or offensive. 128 pgs, hc.
Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual guide that takes kids on a tour of the past and uncovers the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world.
From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K. Rowling to leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, profiles explore the lives of each woman in detail, and photography and quirky "bobble-head illustrations present history in a new and fun way. Kids can put each woman's story into context with "what came before and "what came after panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers.
A wonderful inspiration for young girls and a great learning tool for all children that approaches human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle, 100 Women Who Made History proves that this isn't just a man's world.
