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Author:

Drimmer, Stephanie Warren, author.

Title:

The book of queens : legendary leaders, fierce females,and wonder women who ruled the world / Stephanie Warren Drimmer.

Publisher:

National Geographic,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

175 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Subject:

Women--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Women heads of state--Juvenile literature.--Juvenile literature.
Leadership in women--Juvenile literature.

Notes:

Includes index.

Summary:

"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."-- provided by publisher.

Series:

National geographic kids

ISBN:

9781426335365
1426335369
9781426335358
1426335350

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1086484011

Locations:

YLPC314 -- Cascade Public Library (Cascade)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

DBPE173 -- Clear Lake Public Library (Clear Lake)

YUPD232 -- DeWitt Community Library (De Witt)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

SIPD314 -- James Kennedy Public Library (Dyersville)

SDPB094 -- Janesville Public Library (Janesville)

JMPC081 -- Madrid Public Library (Madrid)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

HPPD845 -- Orange City Public Library (Orange City)

BZPC851 -- Slater Public Library (Slater)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)

BJPD251 -- Waukee Public Library (Waukee)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)