Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World (Stories That Shook Up the World)

ISBN: 1534436642

Author: Halligan, Katherine

Condition: New

Move aside history-its time for herstory.Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation thats 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 couldnt or shouldnt do.Not anymore.Its 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 cants and shouldnts, but on what they can do: anything!