She Did It!
21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think
Contributors
Cover design or artwork by Emily Arnold McCully
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- On Sale
- Nov 6, 2018
- Page Count
- 272 pages
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- ISBN-13
- 9781368019910
Prepare to discover new heroes among these twenty-one women who challenged the status quo, championed others, and made their voices heard. From Jane Addams to Alice Waters, from groundbreaking artists and social justice advocates to scientific pioneers and business innovators, a strong thread of trailblazing women runs through American history. Written in compelling, accessible prose and vividly illustrated by Emily Arnold McCully, this collection of inspiring and expertly researched profiles charts the bold paths these women forged in the twentieth century.
The subjects profiled include:
Jane Addams, Ethel Percy Drusilla Baker, Gertrude Berg, Rachel Carson, Shirley Chisholm, Joan Cooney, Isadora Duncan, Barbara Gittings, Temple Grandin, Grace Hopper, Dolores Huerta, Billie Jean King, Dorothea Lange, Patsy Mink, Vera Rubin, Margaret Sanger, Gladys Tantaquidgeon, Ida M. Tarbell, Madame C. J. Walker, Alice Watersm and Second Wave Feminism.
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"This book provides insights into the lives of important women, many of whom have otherwise yet to be featured in nonfiction for young readers."Kirkus
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"A rich and multilayered celebration of women’s innovation and perseverance."Publishers Weekly
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