Book Series · 13 Books

She Made History Books

In order from Ice Breaker to Tu Youyou's Discovery.

Ice Breaker
Always Looking Up
A Race Around the World
Beatrix Potter, Scientist
For Spacious Skies
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Ice Breaker
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$1597
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Ice Breaker

By Rose Viña, Claire Almon (Illustrator)

Defy the odds and break barriers on the ice.

32 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: In a world where only white skaters could compete, Mabel Fairbanks dared to dream. With oversized skates and unyielding resolve, she shattered racial barriers in figure skating. Her journey from exclusion to becoming the first African-American woman in the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame is a testament to her indomitable spirit. How did she transform the sport and inspire future champions? Discover the story of a trailblazer who refused to be sidelined.
The complete set

She Made History Series

13 books · Published 2019–2021

Series
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$1597

Ice Breaker

Chapter Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Defy the odds and break barriers on the ice.

Always Looking Up

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

A determined astronomer defies odds to lead NASA's Hubble project.

A Race Around the World

Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2019

Two women race around the world in 1889, each vying to beat the clock and each other.

Beatrix Potter, Scientist

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020

Discover the untold scientific journey of a beloved storyteller.

For Spacious Skies

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2020

Discover the story behind 'America the Beautiful' and its visionary creator.

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$1597

Listening to the Stars

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A scientist's groundbreaking discovery is overshadowed by bias.

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$1699

Shaped by Her Hands

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A potter's innovation transforms her craft and her community's legacy.

Tu Youyou's Discovery

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A scientist's quest to cure malaria changes the world.

She Stitched the Stars

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A mother defies 19th-century norms, stitching a cosmic quilt that inspires her daughters to dream beyond Earth.

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$1799

A Voice for the Everglades

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A voice rises to save the threatened Everglades' diverse ecosystems.

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$1597

Alicia Alonso Dances on

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A dancer defies vision loss to achieve her dreams.

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$1597

A Vote for Susanna

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

A woman becomes mayor after being put on the ballot as a joke.

She's on the Money

Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2021

Discover how 15 women made history by appearing on currency.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the She Made History series?

There are 13 books in the She Made History series. It began with Ice Breaker in 2019, and the newest book, Tu Youyou's Discovery, was published in 2021.

What ages are the She Made History books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring She Made History to life.

01

Rose Viña

Author
02

Laura Gehl

Author
03

Caroline Starr Rose

Author
04

Lindsay H. Metcalf

Author
05

Nancy Churnin

Author
06

Jodie Parachini

Author
07

Anna Harber Freeman

Author
08

Barbara Gonzales

Author
09

Songju Ma Daemicke

Author
10

Jennifer Harris

Author
11

Vicki Conrad

Author
12

Andrea Hall

Author
13

Claire Almon

Illustrator
14

Louise Pigott

Illustrator
15

Alex Oxton

Illustrator
16

Alexandra Bye

Illustrator
17

Junyi Wu

Illustrator
18

Olga Baumert

Illustrator
19

Alexandra Badiu

Illustrator
20

Aphelandra

Illustrator
21

Lin

Illustrator
22

Rachel Yew

Illustrator
23

Ibon Adarne

Illustrator
24

Sian James

Illustrator
25

Li Zhang

Illustrator

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