Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 15,98 MB
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615300589
Through the ages women have had to fight to be taken seriously, have their work accepted, and be considered the equal of men intellectually and creatively. This book tips its hat to women such as Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Sojourner Truth, and Princess Diana, who have made their mark and forever changed the world with their contributions.
Author : Deborah G. Felder
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 17,76 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806522715
This book, revised and updated, presents a selection of one hundred women who have made a profound contribution to society, culture, and selfhood.
Author : Kathleen Kuiper Manager, Arts and Culture
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 29,20 MB
Release : 2009-12-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615300104
Presents short biographies of the one hundred most influential women throughout history, including Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Indira Ghandi, and Hillary Clinton.
Author : Martin Seymour-Smith
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 15,61 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN :
The hundred books discussed here have radically altered the course of civilisation , whether they have embodied religions practised by millions, achieved the pinnacle of artistic expression, pointed the way to scientific discovery of enormous consequence, redirected beliefs about the nature of man, or forever altered the global political landscape. For each there is a historical overview, an analysis of the work's effect on our lives today and a lively discussion of the reasons for inclusion.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,20 MB
Release : 2017-02-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1465464557
If you thought that it was a man's world, think again! 100 Women Who Made History is the exciting story of the women who changed the world. Get ready to meet some of history's wonder women. From super scientists like Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin to clued-up creatives like Emily Dickinson and J.K Rowling. Celebrate centuries of brave and brilliant women with this visual educational book. Meet the most talented and famous women in history. Figures who changed politics, science, business, and the arts, to those who were exciting entrepreneurs and clever creatives. Discover the landmark moments in the lives of amazing historical women. Learn about leading ladies like Joan of Arc and Eleanor Roosevelt, and modern game-changers such as Maya Angelou, Angela Merkel, Serena Williams, and Malala Yousafzai. A rich history book for kids that explores the lives of each woman in detail with beautiful photography and quirky "bobblehead" illustrations that present history on an engaging and fun way. Meet The Wonder Women Who Helped Shape The World Take a tour of the past and uncover the stories of the women and girls who have shaped the modern world. Find out what made Catherine so Great, why millions have read Anne Frank's diary, and how Harriet Tubman led hundreds to freedom. Kids can easily put each woman's story into context with "what came before..." and "what came after..." panels showing the things that influenced and were influenced by each woman. Special features highlight contemporaneous women and women in similar fields to paint a more complete picture for young readers. 100 Women Who Made History is a wonderfully inspirational history book for girls and boys ages 9 and up. This history book is a great learning tool for all children that broaches themes like human rights and gender equality from an age-appropriate angle. Learn about the different remarkable women in the past: - Clued-up creatives - Super scientists - Learning ladies - Intrepid entrepreneurs - Amazing achievers 100 Women Who Made History is part of the 100 Who Made History book series. Explore the most important people in history and how they contributed to significant attributes of the past that have helped to shape the past into our present.
Author : Amy McKenna Senior Editor, Geography and History
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 35,90 MB
Release : 2009-12-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615300155
Collects profiles of the one hundred most influential leaders throughout history, including such heads of state as Constantine and Barack Obama, such religious leaders as the Dalai Lama, and such influential social leaders as Martin Luther King, Jr.
Author : Phillip Wolny
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 13,5 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Biography
ISBN : 9781787858084
In The Britannica Guide to the World's Most Influential People, readers will get to know the foremost minds within technology, medicine, military, religion, and entertainment. Each figure's life and accomplishments are put into context, showing how their contributions changed the world we live in.
Author : Michael H. Hart
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 41,72 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780806513508
Listing of 100 people from around the world and from many different fields of endeavor, whose actions--the author has determined--have had, or will have, the greatest influence on the course of history.
Author : Ann Shen
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 12,98 MB
Release : 2016-09-06
Category :
ISBN : 1452157022
Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World delivers a empowering book for women and girls of all ages, featuring 100 women who made history and made their mark on the world, it's a best-selling book you can be proud to display in your home. The 100 revolutionary women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book were bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules for all who followed. Explored in this history book, include: • 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. From pirates to artists, warriors, daredevils, women in science, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of these incredible women who dared to push boundaries vary as much as the eras and places in which they effected change. Featuring bold watercolor portraits and illuminating essays by Ann Shen, Bad Girls Throughout History is a distinctive, gift-worthy tribute to rebel girls everywhere. A lovely gift for teen girls, stories to share with a young girl at bedtime, or a book to display on a coffee table, everyone will enjoy learning about and celebrating the accomplishments of these phenomenal women.
Author : Britannica Educational Publishing
Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 27,95 MB
Release : 2009-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1615300597
It takes a great deal of personal strength, charisma, and intelligence to lead others. Some leaders improve the lives of their fellow citizens while others rule with an iron fist, oblivious to the plight of others. This book covers the lives and agendas of leaders good and bad, those who history has justifiably vilified and others who will be cherished for years to come.
