Women

From the innovations of Janaki Ammal to the careful observations of Jane Goodall, Women in Science Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the diverse, extraordinary women who used their brilliant minds to change the world of...

Frida Kahlo was a colourful Mexican artist who endured great pain and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50 self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Its purpose was to house thousands of Japanese Americans. Among them was the Wakatsuki family, who were ordered to leave their fishing business in Long Beach and take with them only the belongings they could carry. Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston, who was seven...

A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 "This rich volume is a national treasure." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Captivating, informative, and inspiring...Easy to follow and hard to put down." -School Library Journal (starred review) The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800970625Author Jennifer FarleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint BeehivePublisher Veritas Publications

When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Naming their daughter "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. This...

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing...

Discover the remarkable achievements of female life scientists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Mary Anning, Dian Fossey and Sylvia Earle, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level For nearly a century, women fought for the right to be able to vote. Their leaders brought together women from all social classes. Their fight for equality led to...

Discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in...

A Horn Book selection for "Picture Book Biographies for Women's History Month 2022"Fatima had one wish . . .Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than...

A celebration of a beloved folk artist, and her artistic expression of joy and beauty.Known for her vibrant and cheerful paintings of landscapes, plants, and animals, Maud Lewis' iconic folk art is celebrated around the world. Despite her beautiful art,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503765788Author Margaret LittmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593377666Author Rachel IgnotofskyPage Count 30Imprint Crown Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493830725Author Heather SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Teacher Created Materials, IncPublisher Teacher Created Materials, Inc

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls! Meet the incredible Bronte family - Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Bronte are no ordinary...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647391126Author Susan B KatzFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 122gDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm *...

Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about...

Award-winning illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life debut author Gloria Amescua's lyrical biography of an indigenous Nahua woman from Mexico who taught and preserved her people's culture through modeling for famous artists She was Luz Jimenez, ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807551752Author Lindsay H. MetcalfFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Albert Whitman & Company

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823431939Author Laurie LawlorFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 147gDimensions(mm) 251mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593373408Author Anna Crowley ReddingFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316475136Author Harrison VashtiPage Count 26Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & Company

Celebrate Michelle Obama's most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the former First Lady, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Oliver (Moon; BabyLit series.) Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Each book ends with a mirror! Look for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823442638Author Candace FlemingFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Neal Porter BooksPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 454gDimensions(mm) 286mm *...

She Heard the Birds tells the story of pioneering birder and activist Florence Merriam Bailey, whose compassionate approach to nature influenced modern bird-watching and inspired a lasting sense of curiosity and respect for the world's feathered...

A warm and inviting picture book portrait of African American culinary legend Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to New York CityEdna Lewis loved to cook. Growing up on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, she learned the value of fresh, local, seasonal...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838991487Author Katie NelsonFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Neon SquidPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 858gDimensions(mm) 282mm * 222mm * 19mm

Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all...

The Bronte sisters are among the most beloved writers of all time, best known for their classic nineteenth-century novels Jane Eyre Charlotte, Wuthering Heights Emily, and Agnes Grey Anne. In this sometimes heart breaking young adult biography, Catherine...

Who needs a Prince Charming when you're busy running the world?Do you know about the fierce and fearsome pirate who dared to challenge the Queen of England? Or the Indian daughter of a slave who became a warrior queen? And what about the Hungarian...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593172803Author Shana CoreyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

You have a choice as to whether you will make this world a better place, even in a small way. - Jane Goodall, PrimatologistBoss ladies conquer in this celebration of inspiring and empowered female scientists from around the world. At the top of their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Amelia Bloomer List Recommended Title and Cybils 2011 and Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction 2012 and Horn Book Fanfare 2011 and Kirkus Reviews Best Children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647396824Author Joan Marie GalatFormat PaperbackPage Count 66Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm) 206mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593377185Author Nadine EpsteinFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionise science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne...