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Author:

Drimmer, Stephanie Warren, author.

Title:

The book of heroines : tales of history's gutsiest gals / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.

Publisher:

National Geographic Partners,

Copyright Date:

2016

Description:

175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Subject:

Women heroes--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Courage--History--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
World history--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women heroes--Biography.
Women--Biography.
Courage--History--Anecdotes.
World history--Anecdotes.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Leading Ladies -- Gritty Girls -- Heroines On The Job -- Legendary Ladies -- Daring Dames -- Peace Heroines -- Ladies In Lab Coats -- Outstanding Animals.

Summary:

"Everybody needs a role model! Discover true stories of superstars, war heroes, world leaders, gusty gals, and everyday women who changed the world. From Sacagawea to Mother Teresa, Annie Oakley to Malala Yousafzai, these famous women hiked up their pants and petticoats and charged full-speed ahead to prove girls are just as tough as boys...maybe even tougher. Complete with amazing images and a fun design, this is the book that every kid with a goal, hope, or dream will want to own"-- Provided by publisher.

Series:

National Geographic kids

ISBN:

1426325584 (library binding : alkaline paper)
9781426325588 (library binding : alkaline paper)
1426325576 (hardcover : alkaline paper)
9781426325571 (hardcover : alkaline paper)

LCCN:

2016027879

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