Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought)
Author: Krull, Kathleen
Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
8.5
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
18145
Points per Word
0.000165
Page Count
96
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Lives of...
Description
This book highlights twenty of the most influential women in history.
Quick Summary
Packed with twenty incredible women who ruled empires, sparked revolutions, and made their neighbors whisper, this book turns history into a gossip-filled adventure through time. Kids will devour the juicy behind-the-scenes stories about queens who poisoned rivals, rebels who disguised themselves as men, and power brokers who shook up the world while everyone watched. If your kid loves the "Who Was?" series or enjoys learning about fierce females in books like "Rad Girls Can," they'll be obsessed with these bite-sized biographies. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 13 in grades 4 through 7 who want history served with attitude and snark.