This sequel volume features black-and-white photos and drawings to complement the inspiring stories of Golda Meir, Israeli prime minister, ambassador, and U.N. delegate; Rigoberta Menchu, Guatemalan activist and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize; Italian physicist Laura Bassi, one of the first women scientists in western history; Lauryn Hill, American singer and winner of multiple Grammy awards who produced her first album at age 17; Alexandra Nechita, internationally acclaimed Romanian artist; and others. The book also contains photos and writings of over 30 contemporary young women from across America who respond to the question, "How do you plan to rock the world?" In conjunction with the book's publication, these girls will tour their hometowns, inspiring their peers to go for their dreams.
Card catalog description
Profiles young women from around the world who accomplished great things while still teenagers, including Harriet Tubman, Florence Nightengale, and Mia Hamm, and presents writings from modern American girls describing how they plan to "rock the world."
Girls Who Rocked the World 2: Heroines from Harriet Tubman to Mia Hamm (Girls Who Rocked the World),Michelle Roehm McCann,Jerry McCann,Beyond Words Publishing,1582700257,Biography,Biography & Autobiography - General,Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography,Children: Grades 2-3,Girls,Girls & Women,Heroes,History - General,Juvenile Nonfiction,Juvenile literature,Women heroes,Historical figures,Women & girls
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