Herstory
Herstory

Herstory

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8 - 12
Reading age
112
Page count
1080L
Lexile measure
Sep 11, 2018
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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!

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    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      Katherine Halligan

      Katherine Halligan grew up near the beach in California with her nose in a book and her toes in the sand. She studied arts, literature, history, and languages, travelling and living all over the world. Her love of words and pictures led her to work as a publisher, writing over 100 books for children along the way. She lives—once again —near the beaches in California with her husband and their two daughters.

      Illustrator
      Sarah Walsh

      Sarah Walsh has illustrated a wide range of projects, from toys and home décor to apparel and greeting cards, as well as children’s books and activity projects such as Draw Bridge , also published by Chronicle Books. She currently lives in Kansas City

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781534436640
    Publication Date
    September 11, 2018
    Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    September 11, 2018
    Page Count
    112
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018016718
    Lexile® Level
    1080L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~7.5

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