Teen Trailblazers
Title | Teen Trailblazers PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Calvert |
Publisher | Macmillan + ORM |
Pages | 262 |
Release | 2018-10-02 |
Genre | Young Adult Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1250200210 |
True stories of young women who made a big difference! From authors to activists, painters to politicians, inventors to icons, these inspiring teenagers are proof that girls can change the world. Joan of Arc. Anne Frank. Cleopatra. Pocahontas. Mary Shelley. Many of these heroines are well-known. But have you heard of Sybil Ludington, a 16-year-old daughter of an American colonel who rode twice as far as the far better-remembered Paul Revere to warn the militia that the British army was invading? This fascinating book, Teen Trailblazers, features 30 young women who accomplished remarkable things before their twentieth birthdays. Visually compelling with original illustrations, this book will inspire the next generation of strong, fearless women.
Canadian Women Now and Then
Title | Canadian Women Now and Then PDF eBook |
Author | Elizabeth MacLeod |
Publisher | Kids Can Press Ltd |
Pages | 80 |
Release | 2020-04-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1525305204 |
A timely and relevant collection of stories about groundbreaking Canadian women, present and past. Canadian women have long been trailblazers, often battling incredible odds and discrimination in the process. Here are biographies of more than one hundred of these remarkable women, from the famous to the lesser known. There are activists and architects, engineers and explorers, poets and politicians and so many more. Each category pairs a historical groundbreaker with a present-day woman making her mark in that same field. Together, these women tell the story of Canada. And together, they offer a vision of what’s possible. A unique look at Canadian history sure to inspire all children to blaze trails of their own.
Fearless Trailblazers
Title | Fearless Trailblazers PDF eBook |
Author | Naibe Reynoso |
Publisher | Little Biographies for Bright |
Pages | 34 |
Release | 2022-05-12 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781733710350 |
Brief biographies in rhyme of 11 notable Latinos.
Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Were 20
Title | Teen Trailblazers: 30 Fearless Girls Who Changed the World Before They Were 20 PDF eBook |
Author | Jennifer Calvert |
Publisher | Castle Point Books |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2018-10-02 |
Genre | Family & Relationships |
ISBN | 1250200202 |
This books tells the stories of 30 awe-inspiring young women, from historical groundbreakers like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Anne Frank to history's quiet heroines.
Women Trailblazers of California
Title | Women Trailblazers of California PDF eBook |
Author | Gloria G Harris |
Publisher | Arcadia Publishing |
Pages | 219 |
Release | 2011-11-16 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | 1614236216 |
In a series of biographical profiles, this volume celebrates the lives and achievements of women who made history in the Golden State. Throughout California’s history, remarkable women have been at the core of change and innovation. In this fascinating volume, Gloria Harris and Hannah Cohen relate the stories of forty women whose struggles and achievements have paved the way for generations. Coming from all walks of life and entering a variety of fields—from activism and conservation to science, medicine, entertainment, and more—these women overcame prejudice, skepticism and injustice to prove that women can do anything. Visionary architect Julia Morgan designed Hearst Castle; Dolores Huerta co-founded United Farm Workers; Donaldina Cameron, the angry angel of Chinatown, rescued brothel workers; and silent film actress Mary Pickford helped form United Artists Pictures. From fearless pioneers to determined reformers, Harris and Cohen chronicle the triumphs and disappointments of diverse women who dared to take risks and break down barriers.
Women in Sports
Title | Women in Sports PDF eBook |
Author | Rachel Ignotofsky |
Publisher | Crown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 29 |
Release | 2021-06-22 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 0593377656 |
New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format! Highlighting the pioneering efforts of women athletes, this board book edition of the original bestseller features simpler text and Rachel Ignotofsky's signature beautiful illustrations reimagined for younger readers to introduce the perfect role models for inspiring a love of sports. The collection includes diverse women across various sports, time periods, and geographic location. The perfect gift for every future athlete!
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
Title | Extraordinary Hispanic Americans PDF eBook |
Author | Cesar Alegre |
Publisher | Children's Press |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780516298467 |
The lives of some famous and accomplished Hispanic Americans.