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THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK WITH A GOLD FOIL COVER IS THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS
PRESENT FOR YOUNG BUDDING ARTISTS. Women in Art is an EMPOWERING
and INSPIRATIONAL celebration of some of the most iconic and
fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of
artists. From well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo and Dame
Vivienne Westwood to lesser-known artists including Harriet Powers
(the nineteenth-century African American quilter) and Yoyoi Kusama
(a Japenese sculptor), this charmingly illustrated and inspiring
book highlights the achievements of 50 notable women in the arts.
Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating
collection also contains infographics about artistic movements
throughout history, statistics about women's representation in
museums, and notable works by women who have inspired the world
from the 11th century to today. This gorgeous gift book with gold
foil on the cover, is the perfect present for art-lovers both young
and old!
An illustrated tour of our planet's ecosystems both large and small, from reefs, deserts and rainforests to a single drop of water - from the bestselling author of Women in Science.
Through exquisite illustrations, maps and infographics, bestselling author Rachel Ignotofsky explains how our planet works, from its incredible ecosystems and the plants and animals that live there to the importance of biodiversity, weather cycles and more. Including information on the dangers of climate change and ideas for how to protect Planet Earth, this utterly charming guide is perfect for all nature-loving readers on the planet we call home.
Explore the fascinating history of the computer, and the people who
made them, in this beautifully illustrated guide for children by
bestselling author and illustrator Rachel Ignotofsky. Computers
make our lives easier in so many ways - they help us do our work,
get directions, check the weather, exercise, shop and understand
what's happening around the world. But who created them, and why?
How have they transformed the way we interact with our surroundings
and each other? Packed with accessible information, fun facts and
discussion starters, this charmingly illustrated book takes you
from the ancient world to the modern day, focusing on important
inventions from the earliest known counting systems (such as the
Incan quipu) to the sophisticated algorithms behind AI, space
travel and wearable tech. The History of the Computer also profiles
a global and diverse range of key players and creators - from An
Wang and Margaret Hamilton to Steve Jobs and Tim Berners-Lee - and
illuminates their goals, their intentions and the impact of their
inventions on our everyday lives. This entertaining and educational
journey from the bestselling author of Women in Science will help
you understand our most important machines and how we can use them
to enhance the way we live. You'll never look at your phone the
same way again!
Women in Sport celebrates the success of the tough, bold and
fearless women who paved the way for today's athletes. The
sportswomen featured include well-known figures like tennis player
Serena Williams and broadcaster Clare Balding, as well as
lesser-known pioneers like Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim
the English Channel, and Keiko Fukuda, the highest-ranked female
judoka in history. From the creator of the bestselling Women in
Science, this richly illustrated book highlights the achievements
and stories of fifty notable sportswomen from the 1800s to today,
including trailblazers, Olympians and record-breakers in more than
forty sports. It also contains infographics on topics such as
muscle anatomy, pay and media statistics for female athletes, and
influential women's teams.
A gloriously illustrated celebration of trailblazing women. Women
in Science highlights the contributions of fifty notable women to
the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and
mathematics, from both the ancient and modern worlds. The book also
contains fascinating infographics and an illustrated scientific
glossary. The extraordinary women profiled include well-known
figures like the physicist and chemist Marie Curie, as well as
lesser-known pioneers such as Katherine Johnson, the
African-American mathematician who calculated the trajectory of the
Apollo 11 mission to the moon. Women in Science celebrates the
achievements of the intrepid women who have paved the way for the
next generation of female engineers, biologists, mathematicians,
doctors, astronauts, physicists and beyond ...
Illustrated profiles of 50 pioneering female artists--from the 11th century to today--from the author of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science.
A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the arts--from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like 19th-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women's representation in museums, and notable works by women. Women in Art celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.
An illustrated journey through the world's ecosystems that chronicles the plants and animals that live there and explains how they--and planet Earth--work, from the New York Times best-selling author of Women in Science.
Beautifully combining art and science, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth is an illustrated tour of the planet that reveals ecosystems large and small, from reefs, deserts, and rainforests to ponds, backyard gardens, and even a drop of water. Through exquisite drawings, maps, and infographics, New York Times best-selling author Rachel Ignotofsky makes earth science accessible and entertaining, explaining how our planet works, from its diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the importance of biodiversity, the carbon cycle, weather cycles, and more. Perfect for nature-loving readers ages 10 and up, this is an utterly charming and educational guide to the world we live in.
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