Eric Huang

Remarkable Women (eBook, PDF)

Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Women!
Illustrator: Caldwell, Sam

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

Do you know the remarkable women of the past and present? OH NO YOU DON'T! Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They've changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who've shaped our world? We all know that. . .

• Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter
• Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels
• Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the past
• AND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . .

Do we. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN'T! These commonly held misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women misconceptions about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, artists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives, and more will be dispelled. This myth-busting guide to the women who have, and will, shape history is an irreverent, fun, and enriching way to learn about inspiring people from history and culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women is a hugely entertaining and trendy take on history, politics, and culture for young readers. This myth-busting series makes history accessible to everyone, taking an alternative and gripping approach to teaching the facts about the past. Dive in to learn what else you thought you knew that is completely WRONG! In the Oh No They Didn't. . . series, popular misconceptions in history and culture are dispelled, busting myths about famous people and events of the past! And in the companion Oh No They Aren't. . . series bust commonly held misconceptions in science and nature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: words & pictures
• Seitenzahl: 64
• Altersempfehlung: ab 7 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780711292918
• Artikelnr.: 70915883

Autorenporträt

Eric Huang is a podcaster, writer, start-up mentor and university lecturer. He reads a lot, loves museums, nature, and art history. He worked as an editor and book publisher for 20 years with roles at Disney Publishing, Penguin Australia, Penguin UK, and LEGO Books-then joined digital agency Made in Me and became a children's media consultant, and now a children's author.

Sam Caldwell is an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. He loves inventing characters and creating images packed full of detail, texture, and color. He is passionate about animals and nature and, when not drawing, can often be found exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Inhaltsangabe

INTRODUCTION
LEGENDS
Universal Mothers
Fearless Fighters
Wonderfully Wicked
Mighty Mortals
GENIUSES
Mathematical Masterminds
Ingenious Innovators
Medical Masterminds
Galactic Greats
CREATIVES
Amazing Artists
Wise Wordsmiths
Dazzling Designers
Musical Maestros
SUPERSTARS
Dazzling Divas
Leading Ladies
Screen Sensations
Media Moguls
LEADERS
Leading Lights
Formidable First Ladies
Regal Royalty
Political Powerhouses
TRAILBLAZERS
Fearless Firsts
Wilderness Warriors
Daring Defenders
Sport Stars
TIMELINE
MAP
GLOSSARY
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR