• The cover of the book "Rad Women Worldwide" features a cartoon illustration of a woman with a soccer ball, alongside a line art portrait of a woman with a floral headdress. The background is split into horizontal bands of red, white, and orange.
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Rad Women Worldwide by Kate Schatz

Rad Women Worldwide by Kate Schatz

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Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History

by Kate Schatz

Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History

🌍 DIVERSE BIOGRAPHIES & RADICAL SUCCESS

An educational and visually arresting collection of 40 biographical profiles spanning 31 countries and over two millennia of history. Features powerful cut-paper portraits of extraordinary global figures.

The cover of the book 'Rad Women Worldwide' features a cartoon illustration of a woman with a soccer ball, alongside a line art portrait of a woman with a floral headdress. The background is split into horizontal bands of red, white, and orange.

Extended Synopsis

In Rad Women Worldwide, Kate Schatz delivers a progressive, meticulously researched collection of biographies that highlight the monumental achievements of women across the globe. From 430 BCE to 2016, this book spans 31 countries to tell the fresh and engaging tales of perseverance that have shaped human history. Readers will discover the radical success of diverse figures, including Hatshepsut, the great female king who ruled Egypt peacefully for two decades; Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate; Poly Styrene, the legendary teenage punk icon; and Liv Arnesen and Ann Bancroft, the pioneering polar explorers.

Complementing these 40 primary profiles are powerful, expressive cut-paper portraits that make this work a visually stunning piece of literature. The book also provides an additional 250 names of international revolutionaries, serving as an expansive reference for ongoing research. It is a compelling addition to any curriculum, demonstrating the immense range of human potential and inspiring the courage to be radical in the pursuit of greatness.

Author Biography

Kate Schatz is a dedicated educator, writer, and the author of the acclaimed Rad American Women A-Z. Her work focuses on bringing marginalized histories to the forefront, creating accessible and deeply inspiring literature for young adults and lifelong learners alike. She combines rigorous historical research with engaging narrative structures to elevate the stories of extraordinary individuals.

Reader Targeting & Educational Utility

  • Educators & Teachers: Highly appropriate for Grades 6-8 Social Studies and English classes. Can be seamlessly integrated into multidisciplinary units.
  • Curriculum Alignment: Functions as a robust Common Core text for Grades 6-8 Social Studies/History (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1-10).
  • Young Adults & History Enthusiasts: Readers seeking inspirational, global narratives of perseverance and groundbreaking achievement.

Accolades & Awards

  • Official New York Times Bestseller.
  • Praised as a visually arresting and compelling addition to modern women's history.
  • Recognized as an essential text for school and home libraries globally.

Product Specifications

ISBN-13: 9780399578861
ISBN-10: 0399578862
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Binding: Hardcover
Publication Date: 2016-09-27

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