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Product Description Move aside history—it’s time for herstory. Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation that’s perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and She Persisted. Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn’t or shouldn’t do. Not anymore. It’s time for herstory—a celebration of not only what girls can do, but the remarkable things women have already accomplished, even when others tried to stop them. In this uplifting and inspiring book, follow the stories of fifty powerhouse women from around the world and across time who each managed to change the world as they knew it forever. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their achievements, each lavishly illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. From astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians, these women are sure to motivate young readers of all backgrounds to focus not on the can’ts and shouldn’ts, but on what they can do: anything! From School Library Journal Gr 5-8-From its oversize dimensions to its fantastic use of color, this volume draws readers into the life of each woman it profiles. Spread-length biographical introductions offer basic facts and also convey the significance of each subject's life in the larger sphere of women's history. The artwork that accompanies each personal history is a combination of photographs, folk art-style illustrations and embellishments, and quintessential quotes, rendered in calligraphy, from each subject. The result evokes a treasured, hand-crafted scrapbook rather than a dry, biographical dictionary. The vignettes are organized into five aphoristic categories: "Believe & Lead," "Imagine & Create," "Help & Heal," "Think & Solve," "Hope & Overcome." Several of the essays cover popular and expected choices, but the authors also include a diverse selection in this compendium. For example, Elizabeth I, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Helen Keller appear along with Theresa Kachindamoto, Mary Seacole, and Noor Inayat Khan. The sketches are written at an upper elementary level, with no birth or death dates highlighted in the entries, but a "When They Were Born" appendix covers that information, followed by a basic glossary and index. The only things missing from this charming work are suggestions for further inquiry. VERDICT This joyful introduction to significant women throughout history is highly recommended for upper elementary and middle school nonfiction collections.-Kelly Kingrey-Edwards, Blinn Junior College, Brenham, TXα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review * "The duo devotes each bustling, scrapbook collage–style spread to a different subject, layering biographical details against expressive portraits, photographs, and ephemera....Halligan and Walsh offer approachable educational content about lesser-known subjects in a warm and vibrant visual presentation." -- Publisher's Weekly - starred review"This attractive collection profiles 50 inspiring women across the centuries, from the famous to those who aren’t (but should be)....After so many years of ignoring female accomplishments, this volume is a welcome addition to the many recent efforts to join her-story with his-story to reflect our-story." -- School Library Connection"From its oversize dimensions to its fantastic use of color, this volume draws readers into the life of each woman it profiles....The result evokes a treasured, hand-crafted scrapbook rather than a dry, biographical dictionary....This joyful introduction to significant women throughout history is highly recommended." -- School Library Journal About the Author Katherine Halligan grew up near the beach in California with her nose in a book and her toes in the sand. She studi