Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World
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ISBN: 1-55285-986-X; 978-1-55285-986-5
Dimesions: 6 x 9
Page Count: 160
Binding: Paperback
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About the Author
Tanya Lloyd Kyi grew up in Creston, B.C. She began her writing career as a high school poet, producing pages and pages of work that... read about this author
Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World
Revised and Exanded Edition
I want to do something that no man has ever done. Break a world record, invent a cure, or something like that. I want all men to say, "Wow, I wish I was a girl."
- Lisa, age 14
The powerful impact of a good role model can make the wildest dreams of any young woman seem possible. Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World features 27 of the best female role models Canada has to offer. From Avril Lavigne who remained true to herself despite overwhelming pressure from the music industry to Marilyn Bell who swam for 21 straight hours in frigid water to become the first person to swim across Lake Ontario, these incredible stories of female accomplishment will inspire girls to follow their dreams and make a difference in the world.
The revised and expanded version of this bestselling book contains more stories than ever - all written in an engaging style that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Emily Jennings Stowe overcame public humiliation from her male classmates and became the first female doctor in Canada. Elizabeth May spent her youth campaigning for environmental causes and went on to become the leader of the Green Party of Canada. As each real life example unfolds, the message is clear: these women rocked the world by having the courage to make their dreams a reality.
From scientists to athletes, artists to pioneers, politicians to journalists, Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World is packed full of inspiring stories, photographs and illustrations, as well as sidebars written by Canadian girls today telling us about their dreams and aspirations. Essential reading for any girl or young woman, the book is both a collection of fascinating biographies and a challenge to today's Canadian girls to get out there and start rocking.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of numerous books for children, including Canadian Boys Who Rocked the World and The Blue Jean Book. She has also written Canada: A Visual Journey and many titles in the bestselling Canada series and America series.
- Lisa, age 14
The powerful impact of a good role model can make the wildest dreams of any young woman seem possible. Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World features 27 of the best female role models Canada has to offer. From Avril Lavigne who remained true to herself despite overwhelming pressure from the music industry to Marilyn Bell who swam for 21 straight hours in frigid water to become the first person to swim across Lake Ontario, these incredible stories of female accomplishment will inspire girls to follow their dreams and make a difference in the world.
The revised and expanded version of this bestselling book contains more stories than ever - all written in an engaging style that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers. Emily Jennings Stowe overcame public humiliation from her male classmates and became the first female doctor in Canada. Elizabeth May spent her youth campaigning for environmental causes and went on to become the leader of the Green Party of Canada. As each real life example unfolds, the message is clear: these women rocked the world by having the courage to make their dreams a reality.
From scientists to athletes, artists to pioneers, politicians to journalists, Canadian Girls Who Rocked the World is packed full of inspiring stories, photographs and illustrations, as well as sidebars written by Canadian girls today telling us about their dreams and aspirations. Essential reading for any girl or young woman, the book is both a collection of fascinating biographies and a challenge to today's Canadian girls to get out there and start rocking.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is the author of numerous books for children, including Canadian Boys Who Rocked the World and The Blue Jean Book. She has also written Canada: A Visual Journey and many titles in the bestselling Canada series and America series.
