{"product_id":"herstory-women-who-changed-ruth-ashby-9781899694921","title":"Herstory - Women Who Changed the World","description":"\u003cp\u003e A very special collection of short biographies offers insightful sketches of the lives and accomplishments of 150 of history's most influential and brilliant women, including Clara Barton, the legendary Trung Sisters of medieval Vietnam, and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Ranging from an ancient Egyptian ruler (Queen Hatshepsut) to a contemporary athlete (Billie Jean King), these highly readable thumbnail sketches cover areas from literature to politics, fashion to aviation, music to science. The 120 entries offer concise overviews of specific women's lives and accomplishments, with a thoughtful blend of professional and personal details. In addition to often-profiled figures (Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt), the collection also includes less well known but influential women like the seventh-century Chinese ruler Wu Chao and Vietnamese activist Nguyen Thi Binh. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The team of nine women authors (including Ashby and Ohrn) employs a conversational tone that encourages leisurely browsing. Many selections are prefaced with a revealing excerpt from the subject's writings, and each is accompanied by a photograph or artistic likeness. Ages 10-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ruth Ashby\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1899694927\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781899694921\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Brick Tower Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 328\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Ruth Ashby","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43995968798975,"sku":"9781899694921","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7eb04ac8-d8ee-4b0d-976b-cd3ebec0a52d.jpg?v=1683338933","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/herstory-women-who-changed-ruth-ashby-9781899694921","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}