She Did It!: 21 Women Who Changed The Way We Think
21 Women Who Changed the Way We Think
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
8 January 2019
Summary
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 Caldecott Medalist Emily Arnold McCully, this collection of inspiring and expertly …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781368019910 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1368019919 |
| Author: | Emily Arnold McCully |
| Publisher: | Disney Book Publishing Inc. |
| Imprint: | Disney Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 8 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 894g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 187mm |
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Critics Review
”[T]his book provides insights into the lives of important women, many of whom have otherwise yet to be featured in nonfiction for young readers.“– Kirkus Reviews
“A rich and multilayered celebration of women’s innovation and perseverance.”–Publishers Weekly“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
About The Author
Emily Arnold McCully
Emily Arnold McCully was born left-handed in Galesburg, Illinois. She has written and illustrated numerous books for children and young adults, including Mirette on the High Wire, for which she received the Caldecott Medal. Emily is also the author of A Promising Life: Coming of Age with America and Ida M. Tarbell: The Woman Who Challenged Big Business-and Won! (a finalist for the YALSA Best Nonfiction Book of the Year). She has two grown sons, one grandson, and lives in New York City and Columbia County, New York, where she grows flowers and vegetables. You can visit her online at emilyarnoldmccully.com.
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