Girls & Women, Biographies 

HEY, GIRLS! Listen up to hear the stories of some daring women who made a huge difference in the world: Murasaki Shikibu, who wrote the world's first novel. Miranda Stuart, who disguised herself as a man for her entire life to become England's first female doctor. Maggie Lena Walker, the first African American woman to become president of a bank. Angelina and Sarah Moore Grimke, two sisters who were the first women to speak out for women's rights in America. These are just a few of the remarkable women you'll read about in GIRLS WHO GREW UP GREAT. It's full of stories about girls like you who, as they grew up, dared to dream, conquered challenges, and made a better world for us all. Plus, hear from incredible women who have some words of wisdom to share with you -- like Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, Marie Curie, Anne Frank, Sheryl Swoopes, Amelia Earhart, and so many more! So go ahead, open up this book to find some amazing stories, lots of inspiration, and the paths that have been paved so that you, too, can grow up great! - from Amzon