Twenty-six amazing women; twenty-six amazing stories! From A is for Amelia Earhart, pilot and adventurer, to Z is for Zora Neale Hurston, writer and anthropologist, learn about the hardships and triumphs that inspired each woman to change the world around her.
This unique alphabet book provides capsule biographies of 26 women from the 20th century who made their mark on history! Detailed collages and illustrations draw from various events in the women's lives. Each biography also includes a distinctive quote that captures the spirit of the woman featured. It's an empowering reminder of the incredible women who blazed trails for the girls of today — and tomorrow.
"An introduction to 26 diverse, 20th-century women who have made a difference in such varied fields as the arts, sports, journalism, science, and entertainment. The entries include Dolores Huerta, Frida Kahlo, Lena Horne, Maya Lin, and Patricia Schroeder. Determination, imagination, perseverance, and strength are what bind them together." — School Library Journal
Recommended Age | 6 - 9 |
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Author | Cynthia Chin-Lee |
Illustrator | Megan Halsey, Sean Addy |
ISBN | 1570915237 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2005 |
Publisher | Charlesbridge Pub Inc |
Language | English |