Indigenous Peoples: Women Who Made a Difference (Super Sheroes of History) - by Katrina M Phillips (Paperback)

About the Book

"Series continuation, biographies of women in history"--

Book Synopsis

Meet the Super SHEroes of History, the women who have shaped history and society since ancient times.

Indigenous women were prominent members of their communities long before Europeans reached North America. When the newcomers arrived, they played a key role in holding their communities together in the face of social turmoil. Some joined male warriors to fight European settlement, while others such as Nanyehi/Nancy Ward argued that the two peoples could coexist peacefully. Indigenous women led political and legal fights to preserve their traditional rights throughout the 20th century and still do so today. Some became active campaigners in numerous causes, especially in the struggle to protect sacred lands from construction. This book tells their stories and describes their vital contributions.

ABOUT THE SERIES:

From leading warriors into battle in Tang China to fighting for Civil Rights, exploring the deserts of Asia, and standing up for Indigenous peoples around the world, women have shaped history and society since ancient times. Often, however, their achievements went unrecognized. With lively text, compelling photography, and art, Super SHEroes of History brings herstory to life, illuminating the achievements of remarkable women from all backgrounds and all periods of time. The aim of this four-book series is to bring their inspiring stories to young readers-- and to use engaging interactive prompts and questions to persuade them that anyone can grow up to change the world!

About the Author

Katrina Phillips grew up in northern Wisconsin. She earned her BA and PhD in history, and she's now a writer and history professor. As an Ojibwe woman, she loved writing about these Super SHEroes of history - especially because they all made or are making a difference in their own ways! When she's not writing, researching, or teaching, she and her husband spend most of their free time wrangling their two sons and their dog.