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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: The Chapter Book Collection

Rebel Girls

"With this powerful, hope-filled story of overcoming one's obstacles, readers will close this book and feel inspired to leave a legacy of their own" ― School Library Journal

The creators of the New York Time's bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls series writes an irresistible collection of chapter books about the real lives of five extraordinary women throughout history.

This hardcover boxed set includes:
Ada Lovelace Cracks the Code
Madam C. J. Walker Builds a Business
Wangari Maathai Plants a Forest
Junko Tabei Masters the Mountains
Alicia Alonso Takes the Stage

This gorgeous boxed set is the perfect gift to inspire any young reader. It contains five individual, historical fiction chapter books, each exploring the life and times of an extraordinary woman in global history, as she overcomes challenges to pursue her boldest dream.

Readers will meet Ada Lovelace--a nineteenth-century pioneer in computer science; Madam C. J. Walker--an early leader in the African American beauty industry; Dr. Wangari Maathai--an environmental warrior and Nobel Peace Prize winner from Kenya; Junko Tabei--a champion in mountaineering who became the first woman to summit Mount Everest; and Alicia Alonso--a prima ballerina and remarkable creator in the world of dance.

Each stunningly designed chapter book features at least ten full-color illustrations from a female artist, as well as bonus activities in the backmatter to encourage kids to explore the various fields in which each of these women thrived.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Rebel Girls
  • Publish Date: Sep 15th, 2020
  • Pages: 640
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.00in - 5.40in - 3.20in - 3.45lb
  • EAN: 9781734264180
  • Recommended age: 08-12
  • Categories: Girls & WomenHistorical - GeneralBiographical - General

About the Author

Rebel Girls: - Rebel Girls is a global,
multi-platform entertainment brand, dedicated to inspiring and instilling
confidence in a generation of girls around the world. Rebel Girls started from
a 2016 international best-selling children's book, featuring real-life,
extraordinary women throughout history, geography, and field of excellence,
focusing on creators, innovators, leaders, and champions. In addition to its
best-selling book series, Rebel Girls creates an award-winning, chart-topping
podcast, brought to life by the voices of phenomenal current-day women. Rebel
Girls also offers virtual experiences and toys, and is expanding its reach to
merchandise lines, live theater, and a digital app. Its community of
self-identified Rebel Girls spans more than 100 countries, with 6 million books
sold in 51 languages and 13 million podcast downloads.

Praise for this book

"With this powerful, hope-filled story of overcoming one's obstacles, readers will close this book and feel inspired to leave a legacy of their own" ― School Library Journal

"An inspiring story for any young girl waiting to make her mark on society." ― Kirkus Reviews

"Filled with examples of creativity sparked by small observations, this detailed look at the earliest days of modern computing is engaging, informative, and inspiring." ― Common Sense Media

"Rooted in fact, this lightly fictionalized account gives readers an opportunity to connect with Breedlove as a storied individual whose entrepreneurial prowess and support of black women continues to impact people today." ― Publishers Weekly

"In this detailed, remarkable book filled with both inspiration and sadness, young readers will see the motivation behind Sarah's outstanding achievement...The knowledge that her life wasn't easy makes Sarah's success that much sweeter for readers to enjoy." ― Common Sense Media