Laura L Sullivan
Today, girls and women seeking a strong role model can find one in an icon more than two thousand years old. She is the Greek goddess Pallas Athena. Born fully formed from the head of Zeus, Athena defied gender roles of the time by being the goddess of strategic war, intelligence, and household crafts. Today, she is a symbol of enduring persistence, determination, and resourcefulness. Through easily accessible text, vibrant images, and fun sidebars
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10) Sri Lanka
15) Saudi Arabia
16) Pocahontas
The daughter of a Native American chief, Pocahontas grew up during a time of incredible change in North America. This is her story, from her birth to her encounters with colonists, and finally her untimely death at the age of twenty-one. It captures her greatest achievements and surveys her role in the Powhatan tribe and later as a visitor in England. Told in simple, engaging words and accompanied by vibrant pictures, this is a story that your
...17) Geronimo
Geronimo was a great leader and a wise man. Your readers will uncover his life story, from his struggles with the American government and settlers in Arizona to the eventual surrender that made him a prisoner of war for the rest of his life. Though he later became famous and traveled the country, he was never allowed to return to his birthplace. Readers will gain an understanding of his profound effect on the Apache tribe. Through easy-to-read
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