Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World (Ann Shen Legendary Ladies Collection)
Description
Beautiful watercolor portraits and illuminating essays from bestselling author
and illustrator Ann Shen bring 100 legendary women to life in this powerful
collection that celebrates the influential trailblazers who changed the rules
for all who followed. Bad Girls Throughout History is an empowering book for
girls and women of all ages. From Maya Angelou to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this
gorgeously illustrated book celebrates 100 influential women who made history
and made their mark on the world by being bad in the best sense of the word:
they challenged the status quo and changed the rules. From pirates to artists,
warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of
these badass women who dared to push boundaries vary as much as the eras and
places in which they effected change. A distinctive, gift-worthy tribute to
rebel girls everywhere, this bestselling book is one you can be proud to
display in your home. ICONS OF FEMINIST HISTORY: Some of the famous women
featured in this remarkable book: Aphra Behn, first female professional writer
Sojourner Truth, women’s rights activist and abolitionist Ada Lovelace, first
computer programmer Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize Joan Jett,
godmother of punk BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Ann Shen is an illustrator,
designer, and author specializing in bright, magical artwork that helps people
feel less alone. Her bestselling books include Legendary Ladies, Revolutionary
Women, and Nevertheless, She WoreIt. Her illustrations can also be found on
art prints, home decor, tech accessories, apparel, puzzles, book covers, print
media, packaging, and so much more. RAVE REVIEWS: A critical hit and fan
favorite with more than 300,000 copies sold! “Bad Girls Throughout History is
at once a work of art, a love letter to female trailblazers, and an actual
history book.” –Forbes “From Joan of Arc and Jane Austen to more modern
trailblazers like Angela Davis and Tina Fey, Bad Girls Throughout History: 100
Remarkable Women Who Changed the World includes ONE HUNDRED (!!!!) women who
will no doubt inspire you, as well as remind you that women RULE.”
–Hellogiggles.com Perfect for: Birthday, holiday, or graduation gifts for
teens and adults alike Stories to share with a young girl at bedtime Adding to
any display of elegant, educational, or inspirational coffee table books Fans
of books about history, feminism, or strong women Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Chronicle Books; Illustrated edition (September 6, 2016)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 224 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1452153930
- ISBN-13 : 33
- Item Weight : 1.68 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.75 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #10,761 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #24 in Women in History #50 in Pop Culture Art #71 in Women's Biographies
- #24 in Women in History
- #50 in Pop Culture Art