Bibliograph

HerStory, 50 women and girls who shook up the world, Katherine Halligan ; illustrated by Sarah Walsh

Type

Label

HerStory, 50 women and girls who shook up the world, Katherine Halligan ; illustrated by Sarah Walsh

Language

eng

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Age: 8+

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

HerStory

Oclc number

1044768976

Responsibility statement

Katherine Halligan ; illustrated by Sarah Walsh

Sub title

50 women and girls who shook up the world

Summary

"Move aside history--it's time for herstory. Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation that's perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and She Persisted. Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn't or shouldn't do. Not anymore. It's time for herstory--a celebration of not only what girls can do, but the remarkable things women have already accomplished, even when others tried to stop them. In this uplifting and inspiring book, follow the stories of fifty powerhouse women from around the world and across time who each managed to change the world as they knew it forever. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their achievements, each lavishly illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. From astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians, these women are sure to motivate young readers of all backgrounds to focus not on the can'ts and shouldn'ts, but on what they can do: anything!"--, Provided by publisher

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Her story50 women and girls who shook up the world

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Contributor