Meet some of Scotland's most spectacular women in this inspiring collection of biographies written for young people. From authors to athletes, scientists to singers, queens to campaigners, this diverse collection of women have influenced the world in incredible ways.

Read the eye-opening life stories of many amazing Scottish women you know, and many you won't believe you hadn't heard of:

-- Feel the rhythm with ground-breaking deaf percussionist Evelyn Glennie
-- Rock the runway with model Eunice Olumide
-- Command the country with iconic monarch Mary, Queen of Scots
-- Pen a literary gem with poet and author Jackie Kay
-- Campaign for change with schoolgirl activist Roza Salih
-- Step on set with actor Karen Gillan
-- Race to the finish line with para-athlete Kayleigh Haggo
-- Discover a new planet with scientist Mary Somerville

Scottish author and former journalist Louise Baillie presents empowering stories of persistence, achievement, ingenuity and innovation while bestselling Scottish illustrator Eilidh Muldoon captures the essence of each extraordinary woman with her vibrant and dynamic illustrations.

This fascinating and uplifting celebration of iconic women from Scotland's past and present is essential reading for children aged seven and up and a perfect gift for the spectacular Scots of the future.

About the Author
Louise Baillie has a degree in history from Glasgow University. She was a journalist for almost 20 years and currently works in communications at a children's rights organisation. The idea for Spectacular Scottish Women, Louise's first book, came from wanting to write something her daughters would relate to and be inspired by. Louise loves running, playing tennis (badly), and the Scotland football team. She lives in Glasgow with her husband, two daughters, and their black lab. Eilidh Muldoon studied Art History and has an MFA in Illustration from Edinburgh College of Art, where she now teaches. Eilidh is the illustrator of picture books, children's books, and colouring and activity books in her distinctive, lively and decorative style. She grew up in North Berwick and currently lives outside Edinburgh, Scotland with her family.


Book Information
ISBN 9781782508649
Author Louise Baillie
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Floris Books
Publisher Floris Books
Weight(grams) 729g