Global Activists: Women Who Made a Difference (Super SHEroes of History)

Meet the Super SHEroes of History, the women who have shaped history and society since ancient times.

Greta Thunberg was only fifteen years old when she started School Strike for Climate in Sweden. Today, she leads a global opposition to climate change. Activist Wangari Maathai promoted the planting of 51 million trees in her native Kenya. Read about the bravery and courage of these and more women who have taken a stand against exploitation, poverty, and environmental destruction. They range from missionaries, academics, and writers to figureheads who keep their campaigns in the public eye and on the political agenda. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.

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From leading warriors into battle in Tang China to fighting for Civil Rights, exploring the deserts of Asia, and standing up for Indigenous peoples around the world, women have shaped history and society since ancient times. Often, however, their achievements went unrecognized. With lively text, compelling photography, and art, Super SHEroes of History brings herstory to life, illuminating the achievements of remarkable women from all backgrounds and all periods of time. The aim of this four-book series is to bring their inspiring stories to young readers — and to use engaging interactive prompts and questions to persuade them that anyone can grow up to change the world!

| Devra Newberger Speregen grew up in a Jewish American family in New York. Devra has written more than 200 books, including a biography on Albert Einstein; and her favorite book, about her friend who is a veterinary ophthalmologist. When she’s not working, Devra enjoys playing games—and hopes to invent the next big board game!