BOOK SYNOPSIS
Beautiful watercolor portraits and illuminating essays from bestselling author and illustrator Ann Shen bring 100 legendary women to life in this powerful collection that celebrates the influential trailblazers who changed the rules for all who followed.
Bad Girls Throughout History is an empowering book for girls and women of all ages. From Maya Angelou to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this gorgeously illustrated book celebrates 100 influential women who made history and made their mark on the world by being bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules.
From pirates to artists, warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of these badass women who dared to push boundaries vary as much as the eras and places in which they effected change. A distinctive, gift-worthy tribute to rebel girls everywhere, this bestselling book is one you can be proud to display in your home.
ICONS OF FEMINIST HISTORY: Some of the famous women featured in this remarkable book:
- Aphra Behn, first female professional writer
- Sojourner Truth, women's rights activist and abolitionist
- Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer
- Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize
- Joan Jett, godmother of punk
RECOMMENDED FOR: High School - Grown-Ups
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publish Date: September 06, 2016
Pages: 216
Dimensions: 7.7 X 9.1 X 0.9 inches | 1.7 pounds
Language: English
Type: Hardcover
Condition: NEW
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