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Remarkable Women: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Women!
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' 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 inspiring people from history and culture.
Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn' 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.
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' 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 inspiring people from history and culture.
Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn' 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.
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64 pages, Paperback
Published January 28, 2025
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January 23, 2025
In a Nutshell: An informative book about several remarkable women from historical and contemporary time. I liked the different approach towards mythbusting and the range of fields the women achievers belong to, but some of the creative decisions could have been better.
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As the cover indicates, this book contains “fascinating facts you never knew about amazing women.” The approach is towards busting myths connected to women in general or some of these women in particular.
The book covers more than fifty women from diverse fields such as business, politics, science, music, sport, and activism. As the popular saying goes, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. I think this line is especially true for women. The iconic women included in this book did their best to shatter the glass ceiling (or at least put a few cracks in it.) Their perseverance in the face of discrimination is what set them apart.
The women come from across the eras, with some being legendary figures such as Isis and Medusa, historical such as Joan of Arc, and even contemporary such as Taylor Swift and Amanda Gorman. Kids might not know all the older names, but they sure will be thrilled to recognise many of the modern icons in the content. The book includes even queer and trans women included – a worthy decision. A majority of the women are from the US followed by the European countries, but there is at least one representation from most of the major countries.
The content is organised into six sections: Legends, Geniuses, Creatives, Superstars, Leaders, and Trailblazers, and there are further subsections based on fields. This makes it easy to look up achievers from a particular category. The parting content includes a timeline for all the women and a glossary for the difficult words.
Considering the structure of the book, it should be clear that there are no extensive biographies herein. But the included names offer a great starting point to look for more info on these women.
I liked the idea of using misconceptions about women as the basis to provide facts. Using the refrain of “Oh No, She/They Didn’t!”, the book debunks a popular myth about a particular heroine and proceeds to offer the facts. Many of the myths are quite widespread even among adults (like Marie Antoinette saying “Let them eat cake!” or that Jane Austen writes romances – Both incorrect statements!) However, at times, the refrain feels shoved in, using myths that aren’t even popular. For instance, how many kids would “assume” that Amelia Earhart was accused of being a spy? Or that Florence Price was considered a classical great on her death? Or that Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare attended plays together? These are “myths” even many adults haven’t heard about! The approach could have worked better if the refrain had been used more selectively instead of forcing it into every page.
A couple of the clarifications are not exactly accurate. (Hedy Lamarr didn’t invent Wi-Fi; she invented a communication system using frequency hopping, which was the basis for all future wireless communication, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.) Moreover, some of the biographies are highly sanitised and/or romanticised. Pocahontas’ story doesn’t mention how she was captured by the colonists and forced to join them. Political figures such as Eva Perón had their share of controversies but these are ignored.
The illustrations left me satisfied but not thrilled. Some of the portraits didn’t really match the actual women. (The Williams sisters sketch was the worst.) Thankfully, a majority were good enough. The page layout is quite reader-friendly, with a good mix of informative text boxes and their connected sketches. The speech bubbles at times include some Gen-Z lingo such as “Yaas Queen!”, which made me laugh but kids are sure to enjoy.
Recommended to those looking for an informative and motivational nonfiction about women achievers from the past and present. Despite the issues, the broad content and structure makes this a good option for middle-graders.
3.75 stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group for providing the DRC of “Remarkable Women” via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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As the cover indicates, this book contains “fascinating facts you never knew about amazing women.” The approach is towards busting myths connected to women in general or some of these women in particular.
The book covers more than fifty women from diverse fields such as business, politics, science, music, sport, and activism. As the popular saying goes, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. I think this line is especially true for women. The iconic women included in this book did their best to shatter the glass ceiling (or at least put a few cracks in it.) Their perseverance in the face of discrimination is what set them apart.
The women come from across the eras, with some being legendary figures such as Isis and Medusa, historical such as Joan of Arc, and even contemporary such as Taylor Swift and Amanda Gorman. Kids might not know all the older names, but they sure will be thrilled to recognise many of the modern icons in the content. The book includes even queer and trans women included – a worthy decision. A majority of the women are from the US followed by the European countries, but there is at least one representation from most of the major countries.
The content is organised into six sections: Legends, Geniuses, Creatives, Superstars, Leaders, and Trailblazers, and there are further subsections based on fields. This makes it easy to look up achievers from a particular category. The parting content includes a timeline for all the women and a glossary for the difficult words.
Considering the structure of the book, it should be clear that there are no extensive biographies herein. But the included names offer a great starting point to look for more info on these women.
I liked the idea of using misconceptions about women as the basis to provide facts. Using the refrain of “Oh No, She/They Didn’t!”, the book debunks a popular myth about a particular heroine and proceeds to offer the facts. Many of the myths are quite widespread even among adults (like Marie Antoinette saying “Let them eat cake!” or that Jane Austen writes romances – Both incorrect statements!) However, at times, the refrain feels shoved in, using myths that aren’t even popular. For instance, how many kids would “assume” that Amelia Earhart was accused of being a spy? Or that Florence Price was considered a classical great on her death? Or that Queen Elizabeth I and Shakespeare attended plays together? These are “myths” even many adults haven’t heard about! The approach could have worked better if the refrain had been used more selectively instead of forcing it into every page.
A couple of the clarifications are not exactly accurate. (Hedy Lamarr didn’t invent Wi-Fi; she invented a communication system using frequency hopping, which was the basis for all future wireless communication, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS.) Moreover, some of the biographies are highly sanitised and/or romanticised. Pocahontas’ story doesn’t mention how she was captured by the colonists and forced to join them. Political figures such as Eva Perón had their share of controversies but these are ignored.
The illustrations left me satisfied but not thrilled. Some of the portraits didn’t really match the actual women. (The Williams sisters sketch was the worst.) Thankfully, a majority were good enough. The page layout is quite reader-friendly, with a good mix of informative text boxes and their connected sketches. The speech bubbles at times include some Gen-Z lingo such as “Yaas Queen!”, which made me laugh but kids are sure to enjoy.
Recommended to those looking for an informative and motivational nonfiction about women achievers from the past and present. Despite the issues, the broad content and structure makes this a good option for middle-graders.
3.75 stars.
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group for providing the DRC of “Remarkable Women” via NetGalley. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.
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December 28, 2024
I was curious to see which remarkable women were going to be put into this book and it did not disappoint. Learning about all these women was eye-opening and interesting. Young girls and women should read this book to get an idea of how to become remarkable even if it's not becoming famous but just by being themselves and doing what they love. The graphics in this book were spot-on and vivid. I would highly recommend this book to any girl or woman who is feeling down about life or themselves.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 1, 2025
Real Rating: 4.5* of five
The Publisher Says: In this myth-busting guide to remarkable women past and present, everything you think you know will be proven wrong!
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 Women myths 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 women from 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.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: My mother was my introduction to the waste of potential, and the weight of prejudice, that has plagued women since patriarchy took over the globe. Her (probably sexually, certainly emotionally) abusive father convinced her she was unable to understand math, science, or any other "male" stuff. He forbade her to accept a scholarship to study journalism, another to study acting, because she should get a husband and have babies.
Sadly for her she obeyed, hated her life, and "raised" children whom she neglected and abused...and she wasn't alone. May books like this one teach girls especially, and the boys they'll make lives with too (on current trends compulsory heterosexuality is on the way back, which this book quietly resists), that biology ≠ destiny.
Where we're going; with whom we're going; and even here, note that Motherhood Comes First.
The statement of purpose is quite lively, colorful, and well-judged, IMO.
Okay, they're the universal mother archetypes; but really...?
More to my taste, these are the women engaged in the USE of power...a message we can not afford to skimp on giving to the young.
Lest those darker impulses feel shamed, here are the role models for being angry, and still getting shit done.
That's what the good people of the Quarto Group allow me to share with you in the way of illustrations. I think this subject, empowering girls and normalizing them having and using power, is one we are woefully poor at passing on...it's telling that, when adding this book to my database of books read, not one library of the dozen or so I searched had this book in its collection.
It's up to us, grands and aunts and mothers. We're (surprise, surprise, surprise! in your best Gomer Pyle mental voice) gettin' no help or support for this message from The PTB. This book is part of the Oh No They Didn't! series, and the author penned the mythbusting entry in this series on US Presidents, as well as Pride: A Seek-and-Find Celebration: Adventure Through the History of the Queer Community, aimed at the same age group. You'll clutch your pearls, I'm sure, when I tell you these aren't in my searched library databases, either.
Resist being shoved back into being subservient to a straight white man, and model it for all the youth.
The Publisher Says: In this myth-busting guide to remarkable women past and present, everything you think you know will be proven wrong!
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 Women myths 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 women from 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.
I RECEIVED A DRC FROM THE PUBLISHER VIA EDELWEISS+. THANK YOU.
My Review: My mother was my introduction to the waste of potential, and the weight of prejudice, that has plagued women since patriarchy took over the globe. Her (probably sexually, certainly emotionally) abusive father convinced her she was unable to understand math, science, or any other "male" stuff. He forbade her to accept a scholarship to study journalism, another to study acting, because she should get a husband and have babies.
Sadly for her she obeyed, hated her life, and "raised" children whom she neglected and abused...and she wasn't alone. May books like this one teach girls especially, and the boys they'll make lives with too (on current trends compulsory heterosexuality is on the way back, which this book quietly resists), that biology ≠ destiny.
Where we're going; with whom we're going; and even here, note that Motherhood Comes First.
The statement of purpose is quite lively, colorful, and well-judged, IMO.
Okay, they're the universal mother archetypes; but really...?
More to my taste, these are the women engaged in the USE of power...a message we can not afford to skimp on giving to the young.
Lest those darker impulses feel shamed, here are the role models for being angry, and still getting shit done.
That's what the good people of the Quarto Group allow me to share with you in the way of illustrations. I think this subject, empowering girls and normalizing them having and using power, is one we are woefully poor at passing on...it's telling that, when adding this book to my database of books read, not one library of the dozen or so I searched had this book in its collection.
It's up to us, grands and aunts and mothers. We're (surprise, surprise, surprise! in your best Gomer Pyle mental voice) gettin' no help or support for this message from The PTB. This book is part of the Oh No They Didn't! series, and the author penned the mythbusting entry in this series on US Presidents, as well as Pride: A Seek-and-Find Celebration: Adventure Through the History of the Queer Community, aimed at the same age group. You'll clutch your pearls, I'm sure, when I tell you these aren't in my searched library databases, either.
Resist being shoved back into being subservient to a straight white man, and model it for all the youth.
December 19, 2024
This was a quick, easy read that featured a variety of women from all ages, not to mention giving a nod to some early mythological representatives. The selection was a nice mix of known and relatively unknown names to me although I'll note for modern readers that the likes of Taylor Swift, Oprah, and several First Ladies were highlighted. I actually never knew only a few of our First Ladies had achieved Master's Degrees, just one of the facts I picked up as I read. While aimed at young readers, it's always nice to discover there is something there for even us so called adults to learn, too. It was definitely great to see the female human computers of NASA, so to speak, be spotlighted as well as earlier leaders in math/science development such as Ada Lovelace and movie star Hedy Lamarr.
The book follows the same general structure throughout. It's ordered by category, including Legends, Geniuses, Creatives, Superstars, Leaders, and Trailblazers. Each features the chosen subjects, starting with a text of what we think we know about them, only to tell us the truth about that assumption. Each of the characters is nicely drawn, with artist Sam Caldwell seeming to draw on some feature or object related to the topic. The illustrations are fun and lively, frequently accompanied by short text boxes or dialogue balloons adding more. I definitely liked that the subjects came from different places and times, giving a diverse feel to the book. The combo of well-known figures and those only vaguely known or even new to us was a nice mix, too.
Finally, to help add a sense of order and time, there's a timeline of when each individual was born, followed by a world map showing where. It was fun to look at both and see where their lives merged, not to mention the different continents they were born in. There's also a glossary with easy to grasp definitions. The ample use of color and placement, so to speak, were helpful throughout. Thanks #QuartoPublishingGroup - #wordsandpictures for the early share of this intriguing look at the roles women have not just taken but excelled in throughout history. Readers, this would make a great gift for both students and teachers, not to mention just those interested in history and women's roles in it. It made me take another look at Jane Austen's books, that's for sure, and her critiques of societies.
The book follows the same general structure throughout. It's ordered by category, including Legends, Geniuses, Creatives, Superstars, Leaders, and Trailblazers. Each features the chosen subjects, starting with a text of what we think we know about them, only to tell us the truth about that assumption. Each of the characters is nicely drawn, with artist Sam Caldwell seeming to draw on some feature or object related to the topic. The illustrations are fun and lively, frequently accompanied by short text boxes or dialogue balloons adding more. I definitely liked that the subjects came from different places and times, giving a diverse feel to the book. The combo of well-known figures and those only vaguely known or even new to us was a nice mix, too.
Finally, to help add a sense of order and time, there's a timeline of when each individual was born, followed by a world map showing where. It was fun to look at both and see where their lives merged, not to mention the different continents they were born in. There's also a glossary with easy to grasp definitions. The ample use of color and placement, so to speak, were helpful throughout. Thanks #QuartoPublishingGroup - #wordsandpictures for the early share of this intriguing look at the roles women have not just taken but excelled in throughout history. Readers, this would make a great gift for both students and teachers, not to mention just those interested in history and women's roles in it. It made me take another look at Jane Austen's books, that's for sure, and her critiques of societies.
January 24, 2025
I had to actually wonder how this would work, as the format seemed pretty much sensibly suited to the other book in this series I'd read, on nature, and I couldn't quite envisage this being a success. More fool me. It does however cheat a little – we're told to expect the exploits of and defeated preconceptions about powerful women – and start with several spreads devoted to gods.
Still, from then on it's fine – Pocahontas was not a princess, as her father was elected; women have been astronauts and the computers they needed, world-beating artists, poets – and have made a clutch bag look like a bagel. There is a preconception on every spread, at least, showing that Vera Wang was a late developer in the world of fashion, and Marie Antoinette certainly didn't come up with the phrase "let them eat cake!". Not all of these are successful – I wanted more about Elizabeth I than the fact she was not bosom buddies with Shakespeare. It's rather a pointless negative, but generally if you can understand a double negative you will get a lot from this book, and any others this team come up with along the same lines – although there are caveats that have to be mentioned. One, a lot of the portrait artworks here are sinfully ugly. Two, this is as woke as it could be, and I doubt many would flag tuck-friendly mermaid tails for victims of the gender dysmorphia industry as a praise-worthy achievement. And once again the spurious quips from all the characters really don't serve a single purpose. Apart from all that it's wonderful.
Still, from then on it's fine – Pocahontas was not a princess, as her father was elected; women have been astronauts and the computers they needed, world-beating artists, poets – and have made a clutch bag look like a bagel. There is a preconception on every spread, at least, showing that Vera Wang was a late developer in the world of fashion, and Marie Antoinette certainly didn't come up with the phrase "let them eat cake!". Not all of these are successful – I wanted more about Elizabeth I than the fact she was not bosom buddies with Shakespeare. It's rather a pointless negative, but generally if you can understand a double negative you will get a lot from this book, and any others this team come up with along the same lines – although there are caveats that have to be mentioned. One, a lot of the portrait artworks here are sinfully ugly. Two, this is as woke as it could be, and I doubt many would flag tuck-friendly mermaid tails for victims of the gender dysmorphia industry as a praise-worthy achievement. And once again the spurious quips from all the characters really don't serve a single purpose. Apart from all that it's wonderful.
December 29, 2024
This is a GREAT read for young kids, teens, and adults. While it is geared toward what feels like ages 8-12, anyone could learn about the facts and myths of some truly remarkable women. I like how the authors chose to mix in well-known names such as Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Marie Curie, and Medusa with not-so-well-known names. I had never heard of many of the women in this book, so it was fun to actually learn something new! I also love that my favorite political leader, Jacinda Ardern, was included.
The format is very repetitive on each page for each woman, with the authors giving you a fact and then a silly little myth, followed by a literal “Oh no they didn’t!” every time. That was a little obnoxious for my taste, but I can see how it would be amusing for a younger kid. The end features a somewhat helpful timeline of each woman and a map of where they’re from (which does make you question why so many are from the US and UK when there are so many remarkable women everywhere else). The best part, as a teacher, is the glossary! Lots of great words back there to do with activism, women’s rights, and all of the categories in which each woman falls.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
The format is very repetitive on each page for each woman, with the authors giving you a fact and then a silly little myth, followed by a literal “Oh no they didn’t!” every time. That was a little obnoxious for my taste, but I can see how it would be amusing for a younger kid. The end features a somewhat helpful timeline of each woman and a map of where they’re from (which does make you question why so many are from the US and UK when there are so many remarkable women everywhere else). The best part, as a teacher, is the glossary! Lots of great words back there to do with activism, women’s rights, and all of the categories in which each woman falls.
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
January 1, 2025
Remarkable Women was a great book to end 2024 with. The book is targeted to young readers, id say about ages 8-10, but really anyone can read the book to learn about extraordinary women and girls across the globe and throughout history.
The author includes some well known women such as Taylor Swift, Amelia Earheart, and Michelle Obama that most people would know at least a little bit about. But what I appreciated was the inclusion of lesser known women. It was great that so many women from different countries and backgrounds were included. There was also LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent rep too!
The illustrations are very well done. It is apparent that the illustrator took a lot of time and care on each Picture they created for the book. Sometimes these types of books' illustrations come off cartoony, but I didn't feel like that was this case for this one.
If I had a daughter or niece, I would Hands down get a copy of Remarkable Women for them! If you have little ones, this is a must have for their bookshelves.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free advanced digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
The author includes some well known women such as Taylor Swift, Amelia Earheart, and Michelle Obama that most people would know at least a little bit about. But what I appreciated was the inclusion of lesser known women. It was great that so many women from different countries and backgrounds were included. There was also LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent rep too!
The illustrations are very well done. It is apparent that the illustrator took a lot of time and care on each Picture they created for the book. Sometimes these types of books' illustrations come off cartoony, but I didn't feel like that was this case for this one.
If I had a daughter or niece, I would Hands down get a copy of Remarkable Women for them! If you have little ones, this is a must have for their bookshelves.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a free advanced digital copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.
January 19, 2025
There are and have been amazing women throughout history and everywhere in the world (and up in space!). Here is a remarkable collection of fifty women who have been revered as goddesses, had their abilities and accomplishments underestimated, revered as many types of artists, renowned for their actions in politics/world changing movements and more. Neither color nor age can diminish their impact!
The illustrations by Sam Caldwell are clear, informative, delightful, brilliantly colorful, and FUN!
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age from 7 and up including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected eGalley on Adobe Digital Editions from Quarto Publishing Group – words & pictures via NetGalley. Avail 02/25/2025
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The illustrations by Sam Caldwell are clear, informative, delightful, brilliantly colorful, and FUN!
Well suited for reading WITH someone any age from 7 and up including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected eGalley on Adobe Digital Editions from Quarto Publishing Group – words & pictures via NetGalley. Avail 02/25/2025
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December 29, 2024
Unfortunately, this book just wasn’t for me. I usually love informative books like this—ones that help kids learn about the world and find inspiration from the lives of amazing people. But this one… well, it felt a bit tedious.
The book includes stories of over 50 different individuals, which sounds exciting, but sadly, most of them felt too general for my liking. A few stood out as well-written, but many left me with a sense that they were incomplete. On top of that, the repetitive use of phrases like “oh no they didn’t” or “oh no she didn’t” on almost every page really started to annoy me. I’m not sure why it was included, but for me, it detracted from the overall reading experience.
That said, the illustrations were beautiful and definitely a highlight of the book. It’s just a shame that the text didn’t live up to the same standard.
While this one didn’t quite work for me, it might appeal to readers who enjoy a quicker, more casual style. For me, though, it fell short of its potential.
The book includes stories of over 50 different individuals, which sounds exciting, but sadly, most of them felt too general for my liking. A few stood out as well-written, but many left me with a sense that they were incomplete. On top of that, the repetitive use of phrases like “oh no they didn’t” or “oh no she didn’t” on almost every page really started to annoy me. I’m not sure why it was included, but for me, it detracted from the overall reading experience.
That said, the illustrations were beautiful and definitely a highlight of the book. It’s just a shame that the text didn’t live up to the same standard.
While this one didn’t quite work for me, it might appeal to readers who enjoy a quicker, more casual style. For me, though, it fell short of its potential.
December 16, 2024
Remarkable Women!, written by Eric Huang and illustrated by Sam Caldwell, is a nonfictional book written about different women in history who have made a difference.
I think that this is a great book for elementary aged students. I enjoyed that they featured women from different areas and times, and that they told the real stories behind a couple of different Disney princesses as well. I feel that this book was inclusive of individuals from different ages and backgrounds, which will help appeal to a variety of children reading this book. I also really appreciated the map and timeline in the back of the book, as well as the glossary so readers can remember what they learned about.
I definitely recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley, and to the author, publisher, and illustrator of this book for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
I think that this is a great book for elementary aged students. I enjoyed that they featured women from different areas and times, and that they told the real stories behind a couple of different Disney princesses as well. I feel that this book was inclusive of individuals from different ages and backgrounds, which will help appeal to a variety of children reading this book. I also really appreciated the map and timeline in the back of the book, as well as the glossary so readers can remember what they learned about.
I definitely recommend this book! Thank you to NetGalley, and to the author, publisher, and illustrator of this book for an ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.
December 16, 2024
A delightful and informative look at remarkable women throughout history — from those you've heard of like Amelia Earhart to more recent newcomers like Taylor Swift. Even though many of these women are ones who have graced our history class curricula for decades, the author does a wonderful job of including a wider array of women with diverse backgrounds and life stories. I love how the author addresses the preconceived notions about each woman, hence the "Oh no they didn't!" throughout. The illustrations are so bright and engaging, as well!
I especially love the back pages -- a visual timeline, a world map, and a helpful glossary all help to contextualize the women and their lifetimes.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I especially love the back pages -- a visual timeline, a world map, and a helpful glossary all help to contextualize the women and their lifetimes.
Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.
December 18, 2024
This is a cute series that explores common myths, and ideas about things. In this case, this volume is about remarkable women. This includes legends, geniuses, creatives, superstars, leaders and trailblazers. So we read about goddesses, as well as historical women, such as Hua Mulan, Pocahontas and Joan of Arc. and into the present day, with Taylor Swift and Amanda Gorman.
The pictures a fun. The little bios are quick and easy to read, and give you information you may or may not know. And because the theme of these books, is distilling misinformation, they often mention the misconception and follow it up with the truth.
I love how these books teach these facts gently, and give us a wide range of women, not all of whom are from the US.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book is coming out on the 28th of January 2025.
The pictures a fun. The little bios are quick and easy to read, and give you information you may or may not know. And because the theme of these books, is distilling misinformation, they often mention the misconception and follow it up with the truth.
I love how these books teach these facts gently, and give us a wide range of women, not all of whom are from the US.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review. This book is coming out on the 28th of January 2025.
January 31, 2025
Thank you to the author, Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley, for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. My apologies for the delay in posting, I had several familial health challenges to contend with in the past month.
In contrast to the author's book about nature, I found the presentation of famous women using the phrase "no, they didn't" a good idea here - there are many myths and half-truths circulating even among adults about some of those featured in this book. At the same time, some of the "no, they...." were a bit far-fetched, and several of the bios were sanitized or romanticized - not cool. The illustrations were okay, on the whole, although a few were cringe-worthy. Overall, a good book to introduce fascinating characters, and a good starting point to explore more on the topic.
In contrast to the author's book about nature, I found the presentation of famous women using the phrase "no, they didn't" a good idea here - there are many myths and half-truths circulating even among adults about some of those featured in this book. At the same time, some of the "no, they...." were a bit far-fetched, and several of the bios were sanitized or romanticized - not cool. The illustrations were okay, on the whole, although a few were cringe-worthy. Overall, a good book to introduce fascinating characters, and a good starting point to explore more on the topic.
February 2, 2025
Remarkable Women is an easy-to-read children’s book by Eric Huang and cleverly illustrated by Sam Caldwell. With words and pictures, it profiles over 50 women who have made a positive impact on people’s lives worldwide. Remarkable Women highlights the accomplishments of women in politics, performing arts, publishing, activism, science, math, and visual art.
I highly recommend this book for all families with young children, both boys and girls. It gives women credit who may have been overlooked by textbooks and encourages young girls that they can do anything.
I received an Advance Review Copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I highly recommend this book for all families with young children, both boys and girls. It gives women credit who may have been overlooked by textbooks and encourages young girls that they can do anything.
I received an Advance Review Copy (ARC) from NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 3, 2025
I really liked Eric Huang's Presidents (Oh No They Didn't) so I was glad at the opportunity to read the advance review copy of Remarkable Women. (Sam Caldwell illustrated both books and he did a great job with Remarkable Women as well!).
I did find some facts that I didn't know. Maybe I live under a rock, but I didn't know that Taylor Swift's Seatle concerts were detected by seismology equipment.
Remarkable Women publication date is the end of January 2025. 64 pages.
Many thanks to NetGalley and words & pictures publishing for the opportunity to review the advance read copy of Remarkable Women in exchange for an honest review.
I did find some facts that I didn't know. Maybe I live under a rock, but I didn't know that Taylor Swift's Seatle concerts were detected by seismology equipment.
Remarkable Women publication date is the end of January 2025. 64 pages.
Many thanks to NetGalley and words & pictures publishing for the opportunity to review the advance read copy of Remarkable Women in exchange for an honest review.
January 1, 2025
I thought this was a super fun book! The cover intrigued me with a great variety of women throughout history to give a taste of who’s inside but I wasn’t expecting the amount of women included. I enjoyed how it included different types of women and from all different time periods. My only dislike was ‘oh no they didn’t’ on every page, which felt played out. Definitely learned a bunch and I thought the layout was fun. The timeline at the end was an enjoyable overview for the end. Thank you NetGalley for providing the ability to read this book.
December 29, 2024
Great book to learn more about women throughout history! I loved the humor on every page of this one, and the "Oh No They Aren't" concept was fun and fresh. Definitely would be engaging for the kiddos! I found myself fascinated and learned many facts about women that I did not even know existed!
Thanks to NetGalley, Eric Huang, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!
Thanks to NetGalley, Eric Huang, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review. My opinions are my own!
January 8, 2025
I’ll start by saying that while I’m not the target audience I did enjoy this book. I enjoyed the range and diversity of women that they included within this book. I really liked the map at the end of the book to look at where these remarkable women came from. This book only gives a very brief description overview of the women that they highlight but it is a good starting point for those who want to discover more women through history and up to today.
December 24, 2024
This book tells the stories of many important and influential women in history. The author made sure to include women from different cultures and backgrounds, even figures in mythology. Diversity is something I appreciate especially in children's books. The illustrations were great as well!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 1, 2025
Brightly illustrated book about remarkable women, from deities to our contemporaries.
This will work great for pre-teens and kids. The selection of heroines is a bit too apparent and basic, but nevertheless a quick and joyful read, I enjoyed the art and the details of lives of these famous women.
This will work great for pre-teens and kids. The selection of heroines is a bit too apparent and basic, but nevertheless a quick and joyful read, I enjoyed the art and the details of lives of these famous women.
January 26, 2025
This book is deceptively short and colorful because it's sassy and filled with interesting information about remarkable women. From entertainers and artists to explorers to leaders and everything in between, the pages are packed with great stories. This would be a really fun book to read with younger kids. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.
December 30, 2024
Remarkable Women is an illustrated book about remarkable women in history. It includes illustrations and facts about Cleopatra, Ada Lovelace, and others.
December 25, 2024
Reading challenge category - 2024 Flourish and Blotts: Astronomy - Sirius: Stars on the pages (stars - celebrities)
A fact-filled book about amazing women throughout history (and of myth). The illustrations left a bit to be desired. Some faces were kinda scary looking. I get that it's the 'schtick' for this series, but the "oh no she didn't" repetition was quite distracting as well.
A fact-filled book about amazing women throughout history (and of myth). The illustrations left a bit to be desired. Some faces were kinda scary looking. I get that it's the 'schtick' for this series, but the "oh no she didn't" repetition was quite distracting as well.
December 23, 2024
An informative and entertaining resource, dispelling many misconceptions, or little-known details about extraordinary woman from throughout history.
There is such diversity in the women in this book, including formidable first ladies, musical maestros, leading ladies, sports stars, and fearless fighters. There are valued extras located at the back, including a glossary, timeline and map, which provide additional context and learning opportunities for curious minds.
The layout is brilliant with extra information boxes and some comical speech bubbles. Sam Caldwell has provided engaging, yet visually appealing illustrations. This book is great for all young people to learn about remarkable women who have shaped history.
I am looking forward to more of this informative series from Eric Huang.
There is such diversity in the women in this book, including formidable first ladies, musical maestros, leading ladies, sports stars, and fearless fighters. There are valued extras located at the back, including a glossary, timeline and map, which provide additional context and learning opportunities for curious minds.
The layout is brilliant with extra information boxes and some comical speech bubbles. Sam Caldwell has provided engaging, yet visually appealing illustrations. This book is great for all young people to learn about remarkable women who have shaped history.
I am looking forward to more of this informative series from Eric Huang.
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