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Neon Squid

The Book of Sisters: Biographies of Incredible Siblings Through History

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Queens, warriors and revolutionaries – sisters making their mark

Meet incredible women through the ages in this captivating collection by sisters Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson, hosts of the acclaimed "What's Her Name" podcast. From Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams, discover jaw-dropping stories of amazing siblings who changed the world.

Explore why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her sister Arsinoë, how Native American sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief became America's first star ballerinas, and what drove samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Yuko to take on an entire army. Through these stories, readers embark on a whirlwind tour of women's history, from ancient tales of Greek goddesses to Maya mythology, the courts of Imperial China to the French Revolution.

Created by Neon Squid with lavish illustrations by 25 talented artists, each bringing their distinctive style to these remarkable stories.

Suitable for children aged 8 years and up

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What's Included: Hardcover book with 128 pages featuring biographies of sister pairs throughout history with contextual information about different time periods.

Publisher: Neon Squid

About the Authors: Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are sisters who host the women's history podcast "What's Her Name." Katie has a PhD in History from the University of Warwick and teaches at Weber State University. Olivia teaches Women's Studies and English at the University of Denver and Naropa University.

About the Illustrations: Features artwork by Neon Squid's collective of 25 talented artists, each bringing their distinctive style to the historical stories.

Awards: Selected as an Honor Book at the International Literacy Association's Children's and Young Adult Book Awards 2023.

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Discover the world through captivating nonfiction books that transform complex subjects into engaging tales. From archaeological mysteries to prehistoric adventures, each book is written by genuine experts and brought to life through stunning illustrations. Printed on sustainably sourced paper with beautiful production details, these books prove that real stories are the most amazing ones of all.

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