Remarkable Women
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Remarkable Women
Remarkable Women
In this myth-busting guide to remarkable women past and present, everything you think you know will be proven wrong!
Remarkable Women have been at the forefront of history. They've changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who've shaped our world?
We all know that...
Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter
Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels
Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the past
AND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods...
Or did they...? Because... OH NO THEY DIDN'T!
Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Remarkable Women, myths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives, and more.
In this fresh and funny guide, learn about inspiring women from all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Remarkable Women makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.
Remarkable Women is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about the influential women who may have been left out of traditional history books and deserve to be celebrated.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780711292888
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 30 January 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: words & pictures
Illustration: Fully Illustrated
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
- Illustrated by Sam Caldwell
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 160.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Eric Huang is a podcaster, writer, start-up mentor and university lecturer. He reads a lot, loves museums, nature, and art history. He worked as an editor and book publisher for 20 years with roles at Disney Publishing, Penguin Australia, Penguin UK, and LEGO BooksΒ - then joined digital agency Made in Me and became a children's media consultant, and now a children's author. Sam Caldwell is an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna.Β He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. He loves inventing characters and creating images packed full of detail, texture and colour. HeΒ is passionate about animals and nature and, when not drawing, can often be found exploring the Scottish Highlands.
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