Description
Book SynopsisMeet 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.
Table of ContentsAnnie Lennox
Victoria Drummond
Rose Reilly
Jackie Kay
Mary, Queen of Scots
Evelyn Glennie
Corinne Hutton
Sophia Jex-Blake
Emili Sandé
Karen Gillan
Mary Somerville
Lorraine Kelly
Jeannie Robertson
Liz McColgan
Joan Eardley
Roza Salih
Elsie Inglis
Catherine Heymans
Mary Barbour
Anne Lorne Gillies
Flora MacDonald
Ali Smith
Eunice Olumide
Jennie Lee
Kayleigh Haggo
Jane Haining
Iona Fyfe
Nosheena Mokarik
Jessie Valentine
Laura Young
