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Warrior Queens
  • Published: 8 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781635923513
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160

Warrior Queens

True Stories of Six Ancient Rebels Who Slayed History

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The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humor and vivid detail by an award-winning writer.

For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong women, this riveting book shines a light on six powerful ancient queens. Highlighting women warriors who ruled in ancient eras, like Hatshepsut in 1492 BCE Egypt, and Zenobia in 260 CE Palmyra, the stories span the globe to reveal the hidden histories of queens who challenged men and fought for the right to rule their queendoms. Award-winning author Vicky Alvear Shectar's lively text and acclaimed illustrator Bill Mayer's witty illustrations showcase these stories filled with history, power, and humor.
  • Published: 8 September 2020
  • ISBN: 9781635923513
  • Imprint: RH US eBook Childrens
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 160
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About the authors

Vicky Alvear Shecter

Vicky Alvear Shecter is the author of Alexandar the Great Rocks the World, a Junior Library Guild selection and a Voice of Youth Advocates Honors List selection for nonfiction. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bill Mayer

Bill Mayer studied art at Ringling College of Art, and has won hundreds of national and international awards from Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, 3x3, American Illustration, Graphis and many other organizations. Bill recently finished a large collection of paintings for an illustrated edition of George Orwell's Animal Farm, which won a gold medal in Society of Illustrators 56 West. He lives in Decatur, Georgia. Visit thebillmayer.com.
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