The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible Siblings Through History
- ISBN-10
- 1684493226
- ISBN-13
- 9781684493227
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2022-04-05
- Publisher
- Neon Squid
- Authors
- Olivia Meikle, Katie Nelson, Neon Squid
Description
Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark. Meet incredible women in this nonfiction book for kids, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Authors (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson have scoured history for jaw-dropping stories of amazing siblings, including: • Why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsinoë • How Native American sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief became America’s first star ballerinas • What made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Yuko take on an entire army Through the stories of the sisters, readers will go on a whirlwind tour of women’s history, from the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution. And you’ll discover that stories about sisters aren’t anything new—they can be traced back to ancient tales, from Greek goddesses to Maya mythology.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 2022-04-05
- - pages
- Paperback
- Neon Squid
Similar books
-
Sisters: A Graphic Novel
By Raina TelgemeierThey are sisters, after all.Raina uses her signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative and perfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationship with her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road trip from ...
-
The Secret Language of Sisters
By Luanne RiceNew York Times bestselling adult author Luanne Rice makes her dazzling YA debut with this gorgeous, unputdownable story of love, hope, and redemption.
-
Sisters
Although two sisters are different in many ways, they are alike too--most importantly, in their love for each other.
-
Sisters: A Novel
By Daisy JohnsonJohnson pulls off a great feat in this book.” —Financial Times “It reminded me, in its general refusal to play nice, of early Ian McEwan.” —The New York Times Book Review “Johnson crafts an aching thriller about the dangers of ...
-
Between Sisters: A Novel
By Kristin HannahTender, funny, bittersweet, and moving, Between Sisters skillfully explores the profound joys and sorrows shared by sisters, the mistakes made in the name of love, and the promise of redemption—all beautifully told by acclaimed author ...
-
Prophecy of the Sisters
By Michelle ZinkAn ancient prophecy divides two sisters- One good.
-
Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life
By Jenna Bush Hager, Barbara Pierce BushNot that it wasn't fun to hang out with the Oak Ridge Boys, but as teenagers we wished that maybe just once Justin Timberlake would make a surprise visit to the White House. Up until that point, our biggest celebrity encounter was when ...
-
The McAvoy Sisters Book of Secrets: A Novel
By Molly FaderWith warm affection and wry wit, Molly Fader’s The McAvoy Sisters Book of Secrets is about the ties that bind family and the power of secrets to hold us back or set us free. *Don't miss The Sunshine Girls, Molly Fader’s next novel.
-
The Sisters Vol. 1: Just Like Family
By Christophe CazenoveIn addition to the main story, this volume features great backup features including the "Guide to Sisters", Maureen's journal entries and much more!
-
The Language of Sisters
By Cathy LambA family of Russian refugees juggle their haunting past with their challenging present in this novel by the author of My Very Best Friend.