Remarkable Women: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Women!

by Eric Huang, Sam Caldwell (Illustrator)

Overview

Remarkable women have been at the forefront of history. They’ve changed the world and are leading the way to our future. But how much do you really know about the remarkable women who’ve shaped our world?

We all know that. . .
 

• Frida Kahlo made her name as a painter 
• Jane Austen wrote simple romance novels 
• Men pioneered scientific breakthroughs in the past
• AND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . . 

Or did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN'T!

Misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Womenmyths are busted about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives, and more.

In this fresh and funny guide learn about inspiring womenfrom all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.

Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about the influential women who may have been left out of traditional history books and deserve to be celebrated. 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780711292895
Publisher:	words & pictures
Publication date:	01/28/2025
Series:	Oh No They Didn't Series
Pages:	64
Product dimensions:	6.35(w) x 8.25(h) x (d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Eric Huang is a podcaster, writer, start-up mentor and university lecturer. He reads a lot, loves museums, nature, and art history. He worked as an editor and book publisher for 20 years with roles at Disney Publishing, Penguin Australia, Penguin UK, and LEGO Books—then joined digital agency Made in Me and became a children’s media consultant, and now a children's author. 

Sam Caldwell is an illustrator who lives in Glasgow with his wife and two cats, Tonks and Luna. He grew up in the north of England and studied painting at the Edinburgh College of Art. He loves inventing characters and creating images packed full of detail, texture, and color. He is passionate about animals and nature and, when not drawing, can often be found exploring the Scottish Highlands.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

LEGENDS
Universal Mothers
Fearless Fighters
Wonderfully Wicked
Mighty Mortals

GENIUSES
Mathematical Masterminds
Ingenious Innovators
Medical Masterminds
Galactic Greats

CREATIVES
Amazing Artists
Wise Wordsmiths
Dazzling Designers
Musical Maestros

SUPERSTARS
Dazzling Divas
Leading Ladies
Screen Sensations
Media Moguls

LEADERS
Leading Lights
Formidable First Ladies
Regal Royalty
Political Powerhouses

TRAILBLAZERS
Fearless Firsts
Wilderness Warriors
Daring Defenders
Sport Stars

TIMELINE
MAP
GLOSSARY
ABOUT THE AUTHOR & ILLUSTRATOR