Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World (Ann Shen Legendary Ladies Collection)
Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World (Ann Shen Legendary Ladies Collection)
Couldn't load pickup availability
Author(s): Ann Shen
Publication year: 2016
Publication date: 2016-09-06
Pages: 224
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9781452153933Dimensions: 7.75 x 0.75 x 9.25 in
Beautiful watercolor portraits and illuminating essays from bestselling author and illustrator Ann Shen bring 100 legendary women to life in this powerful collection that celebrates the influential trailblazers who changed the rules for all who followed.
Bad Girls Throughout Historyis an empowering book for girls and women of all ages. From Maya Angelou to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this gorgeously illustrated book celebrates 100 influential women who made history and made their mark on the world by being bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules.
From pirates to artists, warriors, daredevils, scientists, activists, and spies, the accomplishments of these badass women who dared to push boundaries vary as much as the eras and places in which they effected change. A distinctive, gift-worthy tribute to rebel girls everywhere, this bestselling book is one you can be proud to display in your home.
ICONS OF FEMINIST HISTORY: Some of the famous women featured in this remarkable book:
* Aphra Behn, first female professional writer
* Sojourner Truth, women's rights activist and abolitionist
* Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer
* Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize
* Joan Jett, godmother of punk
BESTSELLING AUTHOR-ILLUSTRATOR: Ann Shen is an illustrator, designer, and author specializing in bright, magical artwork that helps people feel less alone. Her bestselling books include Legendary Ladies, Revolutionary Women, and Nevertheless, She WoreIt. Her illustrations can also be found on art prints, home decor, tech accessories, apparel, puzzles, book covers, print media, packaging, and so much more.
RAVE REVIEWS: A critical hit and fan favorite with more than 300,000 copies sold!
"Bad Girls Throughout History is at once a work of art, a love letter to female trailblazers, and an actual history book." –Forbes
"From Joan of Arc and Jane Austen to more modern trailblazers like Angela Davis and Tina Fey, Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World includes ONE HUNDRED (!!!!) women who will no doubt inspire you, as well as remind you that women RULE." –Hellogiggles.com
Perfect for:
* Birthday, holiday, or graduation gifts for teens and adults alike
* Stories to share with a young girl at bedtime
* Adding to any display of elegant, educational, or inspirational coffee table books
* Fans of books about history, feminism, or strong women
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping costs are calculated based on the weight of the item and the delivery location. We ship via Media Mail or Ground Advantage through USPS.
Shop with Confidence!
We stand by the quality of our books. If for any reason you’re unsatisfied with your purchase, we offer a 100% full refund along with free return shipping.
Share
Book Condition Scale
-
Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
-
Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
-
Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
-
Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
-
As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
-
Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
