Publisher Description

This beautifully illustrated collection tells the awe-inspiring stories of 50 women who have pushed the boundaries of human excellence and endeavor. Featuring familiar icons like Elizabeth I and Malala Yousafzai, and introducing hidden figures like Chien-Shiung Wu and Aud the Deep-Minded, kids will be fascinated reading about these women's achievements in science, sports, the arts, politics, and history, and it is sure to inspire a new generation of extraordinary girls!

Author Biography

Sandra Lawrence is a writer and journalist who enjoys writing about travel, heritage, food, gardening, style, London, and various other "quirky" subjects. She enjoys brainstorming new angles around tired subjects, finding the offbeat in the pedestrian, and looking for the exceptional in the merely interesting. Nathan Collins is an illustrator from South Wales, UK.

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