Spectacular Sisters: Amazing Stories of Sisters from Around the World [9780062947659]

Overview

Starring the special bond between sisters throughout history, with beautiful full-color illustrations, this fun and inspiring 208-page biography collection from author-illustrator Aura Lewis is perfect for fans of Rad American Women A-Z and the Women in Art/Science/Sports series.

Sisters are spectacular! They can be your biggest cheerleaders, your most trusted confidants, and your much-needed fashion advisors (as long as they’re not stealing your clothes!).

But sisterhood can also be complex: full of rivalry, jealousy, and not-so-friendly competition. From pop culture sensations like the Kardashians/Jenners to civil rights activists Coretta Scott King and Edythe Scott Bagley to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, these sisters—and so many others throughout history—have not only impacted art, culture, and society, but also illustrate the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.

At the end of the day, whether you’re mortal enemies or best friends, spectacular sisters will always have your back. Share this book at home or in the classroom. It's a great source for capsule biographies of a wide variety of powerful women.

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Meet the sisters who made history:

• Artists and Authors: Discover the Brontë sisters, who wrote classic novels under male pseudonyms, and Louisa May Alcott, who turned her own sisterhood into the beloved book Little Women.
• Activists and Pioneers: Learn about civil rights leaders Coretta Scott King and her sister Edythe, and the Grimké sisters, who were the first American women to speak out publicly against slavery.
• Athletes and Pop Stars: From the tennis court domination of Venus and Serena Williams to the musical trailblazing of Beyoncé and Solange, see how these sisters reached the top of their fields.
• Queens and Revolutionaries: Uncover the rivalry between Queen Mary I and Elizabeth I, and the incredible bravery of the Mirabal sisters, who became symbols of resistance known as “Las Mariposas.”