Overview
Empire builders, legendary leaders, revolutionary rebels, powerful pioneers, and more ... discover more than 100 wonder women who prove that girls totally rule. They're queens wielding scepters and sitting on thrones, they're revolutionaries on the front lines of change, they're presidents and prime ministers leading their nation, or they're CEOs, scientists, sports legends, and artists who are have risen to the top of their fields. Welcome to The Book of Queens, where being a mighty monarch doesn't just mean wearing a crown. Leaders like these come from all over the globe and have different talents. But most of all? They rule! Are you ready to be inspired by the most powerful women in history? Some wielded their might for good while others let their power go to their heads. Yet all were powerful people who changed the course of history. From Elizabeth I to Cleopatra to Beyonce, every regal ruler in this book showcases the kind of guts, smarts, and strength it takes to lead. And while there are some wonder women you might recognize, others may leave you wondering why so many brave, smart, and hardworking ladies have gone unnoticed ... until now. Whether real-life royals or average Janes who rose to rule, get ready to be inspired by their stories.
Full Product Details
Author: Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Publisher: National Geographic Kids
Imprint: National Geographic Kids
Dimensions:
Width: 20.60cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 28.20cm
Weight: 0.828kg
ISBN: 9781426335365
ISBN 10: 1426335369
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 12 November 2019
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
A united nations of leading ladies of the past and present, commingled with luminaries in the arts, sciences, and annals of piracy. Leading off with full-page portraits of Aretha Franklin and Joan of Arc to herald her glittering gallery's expansive purview, Drimmer dishes up short introductions to over 100 strong women who either headed states or shone in academic or public spheres...A carefully diverse roster of dominant dames demonstrably capable of breaking gender molds...along with records and/or heads. -- Kirkus .
Author Information
STEPHANIE WARREN DRIMMER writes books and magazine stories for kids. She covers all topics weird and wonderful, including adorable animals, freaky brain experiments, and the hunt for new planets. She is a longtime contributor to National Geographic Kids magazine and has written many books for National Geographic, including most recently Ultimate Secrets Revealed, Hey, Baby!, Mastermind, and The Book of Heroines. Drimmer studied science journalism at New York University.
