Publisher's Synopsis
Do you know the remarkable women of the past and present? OH NO YOU DON'T!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 pastAND that ancient people only worshipped strong male gods. . . Do we. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN'T!These commonly held misconceptions about women from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women misconceptions about over 50 remarkable women from politicians to legends, performers, activists, artists, scientists, mathematicians, creatives and more will be dispelled. This myth-busting guide to the women who have, and will, shape history is an irreverent, fun and enriching way to learn about some of the most inspiring people from history and today. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Remarkable Women is a hugely entertaining and trendy take on history, politics and culture for young readers. This myth-busting series makes history accessible to everyone, taking an alternative and gripping approach to teaching the facts about the past. Dive in to learn what else you thought you knew that is completely WRONG!In the Oh No They Didn't. . . series, popular misconceptions in history and culture are dispelled, busting myths about famous people and events of the past! And in the companion Oh No They Aren't. . . series bust commonly held misconceptions in science and nature.
