| Lives of Extraordinary Women Lib/E Contributor(s): Krull, Kathleen (Author), Hughes, Melissa (Read by), Brown, John C. (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1883332737 ISBN-13: 9781883332730 Publisher: Blackstone Publishing OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: April 2010 Annotation: Family Listening! Ages 10 and up Kathleen Krull continues her series of irreverent biographies by turning the spotlight on women who have wielded power, revealing their feats -- and flaws -- for all the world to see. Hear about twenty of the most influential women in history -- queens, warriors, prime ministers and revolutionary leaders -- and enjoy this tantalizing feast of behind-the-scenes facts. 2 hours. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| Series: Lives of |
| Physical Information: 1.02" H x 6.66" W x 6.34" (0.45 lbs) |
| Themes: - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Not all governments have been run by men. Lives of Extraordinary Women turns the spotlight on the women who have wielded power, revealing their feats-and flaws-for all the world to see. Here you'll find twenty of the most influential women in history: queens, warriors, prime ministers, first ladies, revolutionary leaders. Some are revered. Others are notorious. But they were all real people with private interests and personalities. What were they really like? What did they do for fun? Did their neighbors gossip about them? What were their tragedies and their triumphs? In this grand addition to their highly praised series, Kathleen Krull and Kathryn Hewitt celebrate some of the world's most noteworthy women-rulers and rebels who refused to stay in the wings and let others run the show. Wild or mild, hated or beloved, each of these women dared to stand up and be a leader. |
Contributor Bio(s): Brown, John C.: - John C. Brown is a narrator of children's and young adult books. Some of his credits include My Brother Sam Is Dead, Lives of the Presidents, and Lives of Musicians. Hughes, Melissa: -Melissa Hughes' career began in radio, where she was a staff announcer, DJ, and voice-over artist. Working in England for many years, she starred in the BBC Radio drama Trouble Brewing, appeared in numerous plays, and created the screams for the character of Lois Lane, as well as other voices in the film Superman. Krull, Kathleen: -Kathleen Krull is a multiaward-winning children's book author. She graduated from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin, and worked for four companies as a children's book editor. While on the job, she wrote mysteries in the Trixie Belden series and other books. She then began working at home, writing her own books and getting the chance to explore subjects she passionate about, including history, music, and extraordinary people. Awards for her body of work include the 2011 Children's Book Guild Nonfiction Award, Leo Politi Golden Author Award, Lucia Russell Briggs Distinguished Achievement Award, California Reading Association's Armin R. Schulz Literacy Award for promoting social justice thru books 2016, and the International Literary Association and Greater San Diego Reading Association Celebrate Literacy Award, among others. |