Children’s / Teenage general interest: Girls and women
Astra Publishing House The Women Who Built Hollywood: 12 Trailblazers in
Book SynopsisDiscover the electrifying untold stories of the pioneering and groundbreaking women of Old Hollywood in this nonfiction book perfect for young movie buffs and budding feminists alike. While recent phenomena like #OscarsSoWhite have reminded us that Hollywood can be an unfriendly place to people of colour and to women, they have been an integral part of the industry from the beginning. In the early twentieth century, women from all walks of life fought against sexism and racism to succeed in Hollywood as actors, directors, costume designers, editors, and stuntwomen. From well-known, glamorous starlets like Mary Pickford and Lillian Gish, to under-appreciated trailblazers like Anna May Wong and Hattie McDaniel, acclaimed author Susan Goldman Rubin shows that movies wouldn't be the same without the women who succeeded against the odds and built Hollywood from the ground up. Filled with fascinating photographs and little-known facts, this rigorously researched book begins with a foreword from a Hollywood insider.Trade Review2023 Eureka! Nonfiction Childrens’ Honor Award A 2024 CCBC Choice "In The Women Who Built Hollywood, Susan Goldman Rubin profiles 12 female powerhouses who made big contributions when movies were a new American art form in the early 20th century...Replete with archival black-and-white photos, this galvanic book gestures at the secret to so many of its subjects' long careers in Hollywood, both on-screen and behind the scenes." —Shelf Awareness"With a clearly written narrative bolstered by delightful, behind-the-scenes photography, the book not only delves into the histories of 12 women who played various professional roles in the industry, but examines how historical events like world wars, the Great Depression, the 1918 influenza pandemic, and Jim Crow impacted their careers. The racism some of these women faced is described with thoughtfulness and accuracy...An accessible, well-researched book highlighting pioneering women creatives." —Kirkus Reviews "Rubin provides a well-researched, smoothly written account of each woman’s life, achievements, and legacy, while well-chosen quotes from the women and their contemporaries bring their voices into the narrative. An informative, enjoyable account of women's contributions to the early history of Hollywood movies." —Booklist"Carefully researched chapters chronicle the highlights of each subject’s accomplishments while also providing historical context surrounding the time they lived in and how significant events—the Great Depression, Jim Crow, world wars, and widespread sickness—impacted their careers. Illuminating b&w photographs feature throughout, providing behind-the-scenes glimpses into the women’s professional lives and elevating the timely appeal of this worthy telling." —Publishers Weekly"An illuminating collective biography that goes behind the scenes to shed light on 12 groundbreaking women who made their mark on film and early cinema...The writing is succinct and accessible and will inspire readers to do more research. This book has multiple entry points and will interest fans of untold histories and film. Every profile is accompanied by multiple gorgeous, black-and-white archival photos...Well-researched, the work is heavily sourced with extensive notes, bibliography, and index. Rubin takes extra care to preface the book with a note on the derogatory terms used during the time period...A fascinating and browsable collective biography that will inspire further research." —School Library Journal“These women did not just build Hollywood, they contributed to its longevity. They were breaking ground and breaking stereotypes. They were role models. They were a founding generation of women in Hollywood who helped future generations not only exist but have the powerful and diverse voice that they have now.” —Academy Award-Winning Costume Designer Ruth E. Carter, Marvel Studios' Black Panther and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
£16.14
Capstone Press Sophie Scholl: Daring Activist of World War II
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£8.99
Stone Arch Books Maddy and the Monstrous Storm: A Schoolhouse
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£25.19
Stone Arch Books Fumiko and a Tokyo Tragedy: A Great Kanto
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£9.49
Stone Arch Books Nina Under Arrest: A Birmingham Children's
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£10.79
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC 1919 the Year That Changed America
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£22.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc A Voice Named Aretha
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Pretty Funny for a Girl
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Pretty Rude for a Girl
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Bo the Brave
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£16.19
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Izzy Gizmo
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£8.54
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Pretty Funny for a Girl
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£10.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Pretty Rude for a Girl
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£10.44
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention
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£8.54
Sports Illustrated Women Athletes Who Rule!: The 101 Stars Every Fan
Book SynopsisInspirational and aspirational. Fearless and phenomenal. The 101 women athletes every fan needs to know! The fifth book in the Big Book of Who series from Sports Illustrated Kids profiles extraordinary athletes who shaped the narratives of their sports. The best women athletes—past and present—including Billie Jean King, Serena Williams, Nadia Comaneci, Simone Biles, and dozens more are grouped into these categories: Superstars who reinvented what it means to be a sports celebrity, Wonder Women who transcend sports and created seismic shifts in our culture, Trail Blazers who broke barriers and paved the way for others to follow, Record Breakers who set new standards for excellence, and the Champions who showed heart and gumption as winners. All of their stories bring excellence in women’s sports to readers hungry for empowering stories for kids—girls and boys alike.
£16.14
Capstone Press Be A Star, Wonder Woman!
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£10.10
Astra Publishing House Nellie vs. Elizabeth: Two Daredevil Journalists'
Book SynopsisIncluded in Smithsonian Magazine's Ten Best Children’s Books of 2022In this real-life adventure, daredevil and groundbreaking journalists Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland race against each other–and the clock–as they circle the globe by ship, train, and foot. Join these two stereotype-shattering reporters as they prove that not only is traveling around the world possible, but that women are just as curious, capable, and courageous as any man.Nellie Bly was an energetic and eager reporter, but she wasn't able to think of a good story for her editors. Wishing she was on the other end of the earth, Nellie had an inspiration–she would travel around the world, just like in the fictional adventure book Around the World in Eighty Days. When a fellow journalist, Elizabeth Bisland, heard about Nellie's plans, she decided to up the stakes–by beating Nellie in her own race! This exciting American history story about two pioneering women who paved the way for equality will inspire young readers. The perfect choice for parents and teachers looking for:Books for kids ages 7 - 10 about women's historyFeminist picture books about historical women, and daring books for girlsAmerican history books for kidsTrade ReviewBank Street Best Book of the Year"In this swiftly paced picture book adventure, Hannigan traces the 1889–1890 circumnavigation of the globe undertaken by two intrepid women journalists...In acrylic inks and colored pencil, Gibbon provides brightly colored, intricately doodle-like accompaniment as numbered spreads portray the women’s impressively conveyed journeys." —Publishers Weekly"On November 18, 1889, two journalists left New York separately, each determined to circle the globe. Few women worked as journalists, and fewer would have dared to take such a difficult journey alone....the journalists' travels made the world seem smaller, while demonstrating the capabilities of women....Varied in composition, the mixed-media artwork illustrates the travelers' experiences and their times effectively. A spirited, historical picture book." —Booklist"Two creative, energetic women set out on an around-the-world journalists’ dream assignment in this book....The pages are colorful and have lovely landmarks of the locations Bly and Bisland pass through during their travels....This empowering...[and] unusual story with its driven women and epic tour belongs on the biography shelves, but the adventure shelves, too." —School Library Journal"The real-life story of two intrepid female journalists and their competition to circumnavigate the globe. Hannigan recounts the hair-raising, breakneck race, including the challenges each women faced—seasickness, late ships, surly sailors, and more...The acrylic ink and colored pencil illustrations are colorful with fine details. ...[T]here's much to love in this historic tale of female derring-do." —Kirkus Reviews"Hannigan’s text and Gibbon’s ink and colored pencil illustrations...effectively compare and contrast the personalities of the racers. A host of brief, breathless quotations from periodicals, commentators, and the subjects themselves offer insight into how the race was experienced by late nineteenth-century media consumers. An author’s note alerts readers that the staged frenemy coverage masked just how much Bly and Bisland had in common, from obstacles both faced as women working in male-dominated journalism to their deaths by pneumonia and their interments in the same cemetery. Also included are brief biographies of ten female investigative journalists from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries, a chatty note by Gibbons on her research, and a bibliography." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£17.09
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Mamie on the Mound: a Woman in Baseballs Negro
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£18.00
Neon Squid The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible
Book SynopsisSelected as an Honor Book at the International Literacy Association''s Children''s and Young Adult Book Awards 2023!Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark.Meet incredible women in this nonfiction book for kids, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Authors (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson have scoured history for jaw-dropping stories of amazing siblings, including:? Why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoë? How Native American sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief became America?s first star ballerinas? What made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Yuko take on an entire armyThrough the stories of the sisters, readers will go on a whirlwind tour of women?s history, from the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution. And you?ll discover that stories about sisters aren?t anything new?they can be traced back to ancient tales, from Greek goddesses to Maya mythology.
£17.99
Rockridge Press Strong Girls in History: 15 Young Achievers You
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£9.99
Sourcebooks, Inc A Cool Girl's Guide to Courage: Fierce Quotes and
Book SynopsisAn inspirational self-love workbook filled with over 130 empowering quotes and journal prompts for teen girls to find their courage and build confidence.This is your courage speaking. It's time to put your fear in its place and make it behave.No more surrendering to that whiny little voice telling you that you can't do what you dream of or be who you want to be. It's time to show the world—and YOU—what you're made of. No matter what goal you're after—creating new art, traveling the world, or standing up to someone who's been putting you down—you'll find your Courage in this inspirational book to help you discover who you are and who you can become.So, go ahead, girl. Get your side-eye ready.You've got things to do, and your fear is not going to stop you.Makes an incredible gift for:Birthdays for daughters and niecesMiddle school graduationJust because
£18.29
Sourcebooks Wonderland Girl Power
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£10.99
Lerner Publishing Group Deb Haaland: First Native American Cabinet
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£30.39
Lerner Publishing Group Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
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£31.65
Lerner Publishing Group Madam C.J. Walker: Self-Made Millionaire
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£13.93
Editorial Destellos La Niña Que Llego del Mar
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£10.80
Amphorae Publishing Group, LLC Spitfire
Book SynopsisBaltimore, 1952 With her father fighting in the Korean War, bigotry in her school, and the desire to play a "boy's sport," one girl struggles to find her place in the world.Caroline Panski harbors one dream: to play ice hockey. But, as the neighborhood boys—and her mother—tell her: Boys play hockey; girls figure skate. Caroline, however, refuses to give up, and she navigates her world with determination. Knowing that her beloved father is fighting for freedom far away in Korea saddens her but also gives her strength. And when her school is integrated and she develops a crush on an African- American student, she will need strength and courage to stand up to her classmates just to be his friend. In the end, Caroline's is a difficult and imperfect world, but one that allows for moments of triumph and friendship. Trade Review"Caroline Panski defies the norms--and the odds--to be the fiercest girl on ice! Moving, relevant, and utterly engaging, Spitfire inspires us all to fight for what matters: friendship and love." - Elissa Brent Weissman, author of The Length of a String - - publisher
£11.35
Rebel Girls Inc Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
Book SynopsisComplete with full-color illustrations and coding activities, Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code explores the life of coding pioneer Ada Lovelace and the stigmas she faced as a woman in STEM.Trade Review"Filled with examples of creativity sparked by small observations, this detailed look at the earliest days of modern computing is engaging, informative, and inspiring." ― Common Sense Media"Activities at the back of the book make [this] great to spark inspiration in girls and boys." ― Metro Parent
£7.74
BookBaby The Unicorn Dreamer
£19.99
Con Todo Press Courageous History Makers: 11 Women from Latin
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£18.04
Tundra Books Emily's Quest
Book SynopsisThe third and final volume of Lucy Maud Montgomery’s celebrated Emily trilogy, Emily’s Quest is a vigorously drawn study of a woman coming to terms with love and her own ambition. In no other novel did Montgomery explore more fully the beauty, complexity, and wonder of love. In every detail, this mature novel, by one of the world’s best-loved authors, captures the drama and confusion of a young life on the brink.Along with Emily of New Moon and Emily Climbs, Emily’s Quest is an honest and poignant portrait of a singular woman.
£8.54
Nimbus Publishing Ltd A Pocket of Time: The Poetic Childhood of
Book SynopsisBefore becoming a Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, Elizabeth Bishop lived with her Gammie and Pa, learning to walk, read, and write.
£14.99
DC Comics Wonderful Women of History
Book SynopsisNot all heroes wear capes! Wonder Woman has been an inspiration for decades, and while not everyone would choose her star-spangled outfit for themselves, her compassion and fairness are worthy of emulation. We'll be presenting tales of the real-world heroes who take up Diana's mantle and work in the fields of science, sports, activism, diplomacy, and more! New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson brings together an all-star cast of authors and illustrators in this anthology of contemporary Wonder Women--and how they've changed our world.
£14.24
Brown Bear Books Ltd Gender Equality
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£10.79
Pushkin Children's Books The Mysterious Life of Dr Barry: A Surgeon Unlike
Book Synopsis1800. London. Margaret Anne Bulkley desperately wants to be a surgeon - but only men can train as doctors. Fifty years later, Dr James Barry is famous, serving as Inspector General of Hospitals throughout the British Empire. A brilliant surgeon, bold reformer and prickly individual known for his fierce temper, he fought a duel in South Africa and clashed with Florence Nightingale in the Crimea. But Dr Barry has a secret that he is determined no one should ever learn...
£11.03
Frances Lincoln Ltd Ella Fitzgerald
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Harriet Tubman
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£13.32
Quarto Publishing PLC Anne Frank
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£15.02
Quarto Publishing PLC Mother Teresa
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£13.32
Quarto Publishing PLC Jane Goodall
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£13.32
Quarto Publishing PLC Frida Kahlo: My First Frida Kahlo
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£9.31
Quarto Publishing PLC Vivienne Westwood
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£13.35
Chronicle Books Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We
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£16.19
Quarto Publishing PLC Amelia Earhart
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£14.39
Maverick Arts Publishing Ltd The Spacesuit: How a Seamstress Helped Put Man on the Moon
£18.04
Bayou Publishing Start Talking: A Girl's Guide for You and Your
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£14.20
Flying Eye Books Skyward: The Story of Female Pilots in WW2
Book SynopsisThe year is 1927, and in America, England and Russia, three young girls share the dream of becoming pilots. Against the odds, these ambitious young trailblazers follow their hearts, enrolling in pilot school (some in secret) and eventually flying for their countries in World War II. Follow the adventures of these young female pioneers as they battle not only enemies in the skies but sexism and inequality in their own teams, and encounter legends like Jackie "Speed Queen" Cochran. Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the Women Airforce Service Pilots--WASPs--of the Second World War are honored in this beautiful story based on actual events, illustrated in Sally Deng's raw, dynamic style.Trade ReviewWinner, 2019 Outstanding Work of Creative Non-FictionChildren's Literature Council of Southern California"There’s excitement and bravery in each thread of the story, so beautifully told, against the historical backdrop of WWII and introduces us to the heroic stories of the real pilots who’ve inspired the story."—Association of Illustrators“Deng’s graphics vary from striking compositions reminiscent of WWII-era posters to dramatic views of soaring planes under enemy fire.”—Publishers Weekly"A fascinating read in terms of untold history – especially the heroic women of colour, who were flying life-threatening missions as well as combating racism on the ground."—Book Trust"The book provides important context for kids to understand the lengths that women had to go to in order to gain acceptance in the military."—American Scientist“Risking their lives countless times in feats of incredible bravery, the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of the Second World War are honored in this beautifully illustrated and inherently fascinating story based on actual events and real people. Skyward is unreservedly recommended for family, school, and community library collections.”—Midwest Book Review
£20.40
IFWG Publishing Australia The Forge
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£16.19
