Great Women Leaders
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Jan 2004
- Category
- General, Rich & Famous
- Recommended Age
- 9 to 13
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 9
- Recommended Reading age
- 9 to 12
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781896764818
- Publish Date
- Apr 2004
- List Price
- $10.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9781926739274
- Publish Date
- Jan 2004
- List Price
- $8.99
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Description
Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have demonstrated their skills as leaders. The last copule of hundred years, however, have seen increasing numbers of self-made women of distinction take their place on the world stage, many in positions of leadershi
About the author
Heather Ball is a professional writer and editor. She has written three other books in the Women’s Hall of Fame Series: Remarkable Women Writers, Magnificent Women in Music, and Great Women Leaders, which was named an American Library Association Amelia Bloomer Project Recommended Read for 2005. She is a graduate of the Humber School for Writers in Toronto, and in 2003 she was named Centennial College’s first-ever Writer of the Year. She lives and works in Toronto.
Awards
- Short-listed, Amelia Bloomer Project's Best Feminist Books for Young Readers (ALA)
Editorial Reviews
The book continues the series' work of filling in the gaps of traditional history with the stories of influential women.
Quill & Quire
For ages nine to 13, but should prove fascinating to women of any age.
Burnaby NOW
Ball writes with enthusiasm and interest and makes each life real and appealing for both elementary and secondary students.
Professionally Speaking (Ontario College of Teachers)
