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Overview
Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have demonstrated their skills as leaders. The last couple of hundred years, however, have seen increasing numbers of self-made women of distinction take their place on the world stage, many in positions of leadership.Synopsis
Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have shown that they have the skills and strength to be leaders. They have fought uphill battles to make their voices heard, and through hard work and determination have earned respect and the chance to make their world a better place. In the areas of government, human rights, environmentalism, civil rights, Native rights, and last but not least, women's rights, the ten courageous leaders in this book have made their marks on history and proved that women are always up to the job!
Ellen R. Butts - Children's Literature
This is a collective biography of ten women who " . . . were never afraid to question the world around them, to challenge what they thought was wrong. Most important, they believed in themselves and their ability to make a difference." Although most never planned to become leaders, each eventually became politically involved. This group of women cut across centuries, cultures, and race, although most are North American. The author has chosen well, managing to convey the essence of each subject within a limited number of pages. The book is part of the "The Women's Hall of Fame" series. 2004, Second Story Press, Ages 8 to 12.
Editorials
Quill & Quire
"Great Women Leaders continues the [Women's Hall of Fame] series' work of filling in the gaps of traditional history with the stories of influential women."Children's Literature
This is a collective biography of ten women who " . . . were never afraid to question the world around them, to challenge what they thought was wrong. Most important, they believed in themselves and their ability to make a difference." Although most never planned to become leaders, each eventually became politically involved. This group of women cut across centuries, cultures, and race, although most are North American. The author has chosen well, managing to convey the essence of each subject within a limited number of pages. The book is part of the "The Women's Hall of Fame" series. 2004, Second Story Press, Ages 8 to 12.—Ellen R. Butts