Women Explorers Hidden in History

by Ellen Rodger

Overview

There’s no doubt that women have always been a part of journeys of discovery, from Viking women crossing the ocean to new lands to trade caravans bringing goods through Africa. But there is slim mention of them in most history books. This exciting book digs up the history of the bold women who dared to travel all over the world, including multilingual Isabelle Eberhardt, who “obeyed her destiny” and traveled through the Algerian desert dressed as a man, and adventurous aviatrix Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to hold a pilot’s license.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780778773047
Publisher:	Crabtree Publishing
Publication date:	03/27/2020
Series:	Crabtree Hidden History Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	1000L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 History's Hidden Heroines 4

Chapter 2 Epic in Europe 8

Chapter 3 Awesome in Asia 18

Chapter 4 Amazing in the Americas 28

Chapter 5 Acing it in Africa 40

Glossary 46

Learning More 47

Index and About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 5–9—Women from ancient times through today are celebrated in this series about how women (like Madam C.J. Walker and Wu Zetian) have impacted the world. The historical context surrounding those profiled is explained. After an introductory chapter, two-to-six-page profiles of women from Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe are organized by continent. Details about each woman's life (including her education, contributions, and legacy) are covered in the text and sidebars. Illustrations and images are included with every profile. Some of those profiled are not from the region in which they are profiled, and a misspelled name, some hard-to-read sidebars, and the lack of sources for quotes or other materials are disappointing. However, a list of relevant recommended books and a website list make up the back matter. VERDICT The global focus on the contributions of women is to be commended, but the missteps overshadow the content.

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