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Table of Contents
About The Book
This fun and inspiring collection of influential stories provides forty-six illustrated examples of strong, independent female role models, all of whom first impacted the world as teenagers or younger. Originally published in two volumes over a decade ago, this fully updated and expanded edition of Girls Who Rocked the World spans a variety of achievements, interests, and backgrounds, from Harriet Tubman and Coco Chanel to S.E. Hinton and Maya Lin—each with her own incredible story of how she created life-changing opportunities for herself and the world. Personal aspirations from today’s young women are interspersed throughout the book, which also includes profiles of teenagers who are rocking the world right now—girls like Winter Vinecki, the creator of the nonprofit organization Team Winter, and Jazmin Whitley, the youngest designer to show at L.A. Fashion Week.
It’s never too soon to start making a difference, and these exhilarating examples of girl power in action make for ideal motivation.
About The Illustrator
Product Details
- Publisher: Aladdin/Beyond Words (October 30, 2012)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781442451827
- Grades: 3 - 7
- Ages: 8 - 12
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- Children's Non-Fiction > People & Places > Other
- Children's Non-Fiction > People & Places > General
- Children's Non-Fiction > History > General
- Children's Non-Fiction > History > Other
- Children's Non-Fiction > Biography & Autobiography > Women
Raves and Reviews
"Girls Who Rocked the World is full of inspiring stories about young women who demonstrate that people of all ages have the power to create change in the world."
—Midori Goto, violinist, activist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace
"In an appealing, conversational style, McCann presents short biographies of young women from all over the world, from ancient to contemporary, who prove that youth need not prevent one making a difference....An inspiring, empowering compendium."
– Kirkus Reviews
Awards and Honors
- MSTA Reading Circle List
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