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Her Majesty: An Illustrated Guide to the Women who Ruled the World
This illustrated guide to famous (and infamous) queens tells us that power isn't everything. Each of the extraordinary women featured in this book have impacted world history. Featuring the bold and beautiful style of Lisa Graves' Women in History series, this book is sure to become a classroom, library and household favorite for parents and educators who want to show that being a princess or a queen means much more than fancy dresses and fairy tale endings. The Women in History books conform to the following College and Career Readiness CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.4 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.5 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.6 CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.7
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 17, 2015
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July 18, 2017
+Digital copy gently provided by Netgally in exchange for an honest review+
This is a look at the biography of some queens throughout world history, some quite well-known as Queen Elizabeth, and others not so much as Lakṣmībāī.
Is this aimed at a teen audience? I'm not sure, but the language is complicated for younger children. I had some problems to see some characters in the color of some pages, but that can be a problem of my pdf copy.
Anyway, it does not contribute much to what you can be found in wiki, with enough known data and trivia. But maybe that can point you to go looking for more things about some character you did not know?
Nice pictures. But I'm sorry, I was not impressed.
(I miss Sultana Kosem in this look at remarkable women ;) )
Ah, y Juana la Loca probablemente fue recluida solamente para quitarla del camino del trono , y no por estar enferma como decian :/
This is a look at the biography of some queens throughout world history, some quite well-known as Queen Elizabeth, and others not so much as Lakṣmībāī.
Is this aimed at a teen audience? I'm not sure, but the language is complicated for younger children. I had some problems to see some characters in the color of some pages, but that can be a problem of my pdf copy.
Anyway, it does not contribute much to what you can be found in wiki, with enough known data and trivia. But maybe that can point you to go looking for more things about some character you did not know?
Nice pictures. But I'm sorry, I was not impressed.
(I miss Sultana Kosem in this look at remarkable women ;) )
Ah, y Juana la Loca probablemente fue recluida solamente para quitarla del camino del trono , y no por estar enferma como decian :/
April 15, 2019
RATING: 3 STARS
(Review Not on Blog)
A cute picture book for older children on popular and obscure women rulers.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
(Review Not on Blog)
A cute picture book for older children on popular and obscure women rulers.
***I received an eARC from NETGALLEY***
January 30, 2019
I would like to thank netgalley and Xist Publishing for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
This is a pretty little book that looks at some well-known and some unknown queens. The illustrations are cute and I like that importance is placed on what children will learn from each story.
This is a pretty little book that looks at some well-known and some unknown queens. The illustrations are cute and I like that importance is placed on what children will learn from each story.
July 27, 2017
Who were the great queens of the past? What did they accomplish? In this brief compilation, young readers are introduced to the women who ruled.
Each queen presented is given a brief history of how they gained their crown, and what they accomplished with the power that came with being a ruler. While I would have enjoyed a few more details, as there were several I had never come across before, the information given is for younger readers: enough to peek curiosity and send them to more detailed books to learn more.
Meant for classroom and library shelves, this is a little gem educators would do well to have on hand.
I received a copy from NetGalley for reviewing purposes.
Each queen presented is given a brief history of how they gained their crown, and what they accomplished with the power that came with being a ruler. While I would have enjoyed a few more details, as there were several I had never come across before, the information given is for younger readers: enough to peek curiosity and send them to more detailed books to learn more.
Meant for classroom and library shelves, this is a little gem educators would do well to have on hand.
I received a copy from NetGalley for reviewing purposes.
August 18, 2017
Essere un sovrano non è mai stato facile, soprattutto per le donne, spesso disprezzate, sottovalutate, o rifiutate semplicemente perché femmine.
Eppure, ogni volta che una di loro ha potuto esprimere il proprio potenziale, è riuscita a scolpire il suo nome nella storia, nel bene o nel male.
Her Majesty è un piccolo volumetto di sole 32 pagine, che racconta di 13 sovrane, alcune oramai famosissime, come Elisabetta I o Isabella di Castiglia, altre più sconosciute, come l'imperatrice Irene o Lakshmibai.
Ad ognuna di queste donne sono dedicate due pagine, decorate con splendide illustrazioni delle sovrane, cartine geografiche, stemmi e corone.
Per ognuna di esse sono indicati i dati essenziali (date di nascita e morte, consorti, figli, paese d'appartenenza), e le imprese e conquiste più importanti, non nascondendo crudeltà e scelte poco sagge.
Il tutto, con un linguaggio ed uno stile semplice adatto ai lettori più piccoli, ma dal contenuto tale da interessare anche gli adulti.
Ho apprezzato il fatto che sul retro l'autrice inviti i lettori a fare ulteriori ricerche sulle sovrane che hanno maggiormente destato la curiosità, inviti a scoprirne altre - come Maria Antonietta, "regina" della cover ma non presente all'interno - e lasci dei link da consultare.
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Sovrane descritte nel testo:
- Hapshepsut
- Boudica
- Zenobia
- Wu Zeitan
- Irene
- Matilda
- Isabella di Castiglia
- Elisabetta I
- Caterina II di Russia
- Luisa del Mecklenburg
- Lakshmibai
- Vittoria
- Alexandra di Russia
https://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2...
Eppure, ogni volta che una di loro ha potuto esprimere il proprio potenziale, è riuscita a scolpire il suo nome nella storia, nel bene o nel male.
Her Majesty è un piccolo volumetto di sole 32 pagine, che racconta di 13 sovrane, alcune oramai famosissime, come Elisabetta I o Isabella di Castiglia, altre più sconosciute, come l'imperatrice Irene o Lakshmibai.
Ad ognuna di queste donne sono dedicate due pagine, decorate con splendide illustrazioni delle sovrane, cartine geografiche, stemmi e corone.
Per ognuna di esse sono indicati i dati essenziali (date di nascita e morte, consorti, figli, paese d'appartenenza), e le imprese e conquiste più importanti, non nascondendo crudeltà e scelte poco sagge.
Il tutto, con un linguaggio ed uno stile semplice adatto ai lettori più piccoli, ma dal contenuto tale da interessare anche gli adulti.
Ho apprezzato il fatto che sul retro l'autrice inviti i lettori a fare ulteriori ricerche sulle sovrane che hanno maggiormente destato la curiosità, inviti a scoprirne altre - come Maria Antonietta, "regina" della cover ma non presente all'interno - e lasci dei link da consultare.
--
Sovrane descritte nel testo:
- Hapshepsut
- Boudica
- Zenobia
- Wu Zeitan
- Irene
- Matilda
- Isabella di Castiglia
- Elisabetta I
- Caterina II di Russia
- Luisa del Mecklenburg
- Lakshmibai
- Vittoria
- Alexandra di Russia
https://iltesorodicarta.blogspot.it/2...
July 5, 2017
This is a good educational read about notable women (or 'queens') through history. Aesthetically, the pages are packed full of information, with illustrations of the women. However, there is one too many font faces used at once which is a little difficult on the eyes and looks messy, and due to the amount of text packed onto the pages it is a little overwhelming. The content is highly information though and a good accompaniment to school history lessons, presented in a fun way.
November 19, 2017
'Her Majesty: An Illustrated Guide to the Women who Ruled the World' by Lisa Graves is a look at famous and infamous rulers. It shows the kinds of influence and power they had.
The women featured in the book are from many countries and times starting with Hapshepsut of Egypt and going all the way to Tsarina Alexandra of Russia. Each woman gets a full page painting and a short bio including their greatest achievement. For Queen Victoria, this was surviving six assassination attempts. For Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, it was leading her people in fighting against their oppressors.
This is book full of facts and great pictures. It doesn't include every woman ruler, but it includes a very interesting selection.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Xist Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
The women featured in the book are from many countries and times starting with Hapshepsut of Egypt and going all the way to Tsarina Alexandra of Russia. Each woman gets a full page painting and a short bio including their greatest achievement. For Queen Victoria, this was surviving six assassination attempts. For Lakshmibai, the Rani of Jhansi, it was leading her people in fighting against their oppressors.
This is book full of facts and great pictures. It doesn't include every woman ruler, but it includes a very interesting selection.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Xist Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
April 9, 2015
Such gorgeous drawings!
November 3, 2015
Exquisite illustrations! Bravo!
July 16, 2017
~*~Thanks to Netgalley & Xist Publishing for this arc in return for a honest review.~*~
Her Majesty: An Illustrated Guide to the Women Who Ruled the World is an amazing resource to introduce a variety of female rulers to elementary age children. I think this book could especially be important for young girls who are looking for representation of themselves in powerful, political positions. Additionally, the selection of powerful women featured in this book come from a diverse background and Lisa Graves did a great job finding Queens, Empresses and Rulers from all over the world.
Each ruler is given a two page spread that includes an illustrated portrait, basic facts such as the years they reigned or the names of their children, and several paragraphs on notable events or achievements during their life. If you are looking for detailed information about each of these women this book is not for you. However, I don't think that is a hinderance. This book is a great way to introduce multiple female rulers in a short period of time. From there it would be easy to pick one you would like to learn more about. The writing is also very straight forward and age appropriate for the readers. I can imagine most upper elementary students being able to read this on their own without difficulty.
Lisa Graves also clearly put in a great amount with the artwork and it creates a cohesive flow from the cover until the last page. The color schemes were bright without being overly powerful and I loved the cohesive feel it created.
Her Majesty: An Illustrated Guide to the Women Who Ruled the World is an amazing resource to introduce a variety of female rulers to elementary age children. I think this book could especially be important for young girls who are looking for representation of themselves in powerful, political positions. Additionally, the selection of powerful women featured in this book come from a diverse background and Lisa Graves did a great job finding Queens, Empresses and Rulers from all over the world.
Each ruler is given a two page spread that includes an illustrated portrait, basic facts such as the years they reigned or the names of their children, and several paragraphs on notable events or achievements during their life. If you are looking for detailed information about each of these women this book is not for you. However, I don't think that is a hinderance. This book is a great way to introduce multiple female rulers in a short period of time. From there it would be easy to pick one you would like to learn more about. The writing is also very straight forward and age appropriate for the readers. I can imagine most upper elementary students being able to read this on their own without difficulty.
Lisa Graves also clearly put in a great amount with the artwork and it creates a cohesive flow from the cover until the last page. The color schemes were bright without being overly powerful and I loved the cohesive feel it created.
July 25, 2017
“You don’t necessarily need a crown (but they sure are pretty).”
Mostly matter-of-fact with a few instances of trying to be funny. They read like a basic Wikipedia entry dumbed down for kids, which is fine, considering who the target audience is. Hatshepsut goes first (although it’s spelled “Hapshepsut” here) so it seems it’s going to be in chronological order. Boudica is another fave, but then I do love redheads. Lakshmibai was the most intriguing of those I didn’t know; not sure why the inclusion of Gandhi was there, as no other entry had a man sharing the splotlight.
Interesting tidbit: It was Victoria who started the white wedding dress trend, no surprise if you think about it. But too bad Queens Christina and Wilhemina, as listed at the end, didn’t make the cut, and it’s certainly a huge surprise Cleopatra wasn’t included.
The drawings are beautiful, and not an inch is wasted. It does make the script look small, though.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
Mostly matter-of-fact with a few instances of trying to be funny. They read like a basic Wikipedia entry dumbed down for kids, which is fine, considering who the target audience is. Hatshepsut goes first (although it’s spelled “Hapshepsut” here) so it seems it’s going to be in chronological order. Boudica is another fave, but then I do love redheads. Lakshmibai was the most intriguing of those I didn’t know; not sure why the inclusion of Gandhi was there, as no other entry had a man sharing the splotlight.
Interesting tidbit: It was Victoria who started the white wedding dress trend, no surprise if you think about it. But too bad Queens Christina and Wilhemina, as listed at the end, didn’t make the cut, and it’s certainly a huge surprise Cleopatra wasn’t included.
The drawings are beautiful, and not an inch is wasted. It does make the script look small, though.
3.5 pushed up to 4/5
August 6, 2017
Short, but cute and easy to read.
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I know it's a picture book, but it's really pretty short. Still, I like the watercolor illustrations, and I like how easy it is for younger kids to understand the content. Telling stories, obviously, is the best way to "teach" history.
I hope the author is willing to write more related books similar to this one and make it a book set, for that the concept and ideas of this book are good enough but sadly a little too short.
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Overall: 4.8/5
Cover: 5/5 (The reason I requested this book!)
Content: 5/5
Length: 3.5/5
Appealing: 5/5
Writing: 5/5 (easy to understand)
*I received an ARC copy from Netgalley.
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I know it's a picture book, but it's really pretty short. Still, I like the watercolor illustrations, and I like how easy it is for younger kids to understand the content. Telling stories, obviously, is the best way to "teach" history.
I hope the author is willing to write more related books similar to this one and make it a book set, for that the concept and ideas of this book are good enough but sadly a little too short.
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Overall: 4.8/5
Cover: 5/5 (The reason I requested this book!)
Content: 5/5
Length: 3.5/5
Appealing: 5/5
Writing: 5/5 (easy to understand)
*I received an ARC copy from Netgalley.
August 25, 2017
For a massive history fan like myself this book was great - it covers a wide range of women with different backgrounds over several thousand years - I loved the layout, the images, the facts - the whole concept! It is definitely a book that I would want to get for my daughter when she is older to show her how strong women can be and you don't need a man to rule any country! 5 stars from me
July 3, 2017
What an interesting, book for children - girls and boys - highlighting several female rulers throughout history! It is beautifully illustrated and has a clean an interesting layout.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
August 4, 2017
The layout is pleasing to eyes and the illustration are great but I found the description are too short. I want more.
This books gave realistic potrayal of the queen, that not all of them are great. They have different strenght and weakness.
This books gave realistic potrayal of the queen, that not all of them are great. They have different strenght and weakness.
August 28, 2017
A fabulous look at ruling women, throughout the world and time. Over half the people in here I had never heard of before. I find the variety of stories fascinating, and it is just the right length to get you interested and eager to do your own research.
April 6, 2018
Love it
I really liked this book because it teaches me about historical women that make me stand up for myself just by thinking about these wonderful woman. Also, when my teacher asks me questions about history, I always know the answer.
I really liked this book because it teaches me about historical women that make me stand up for myself just by thinking about these wonderful woman. Also, when my teacher asks me questions about history, I always know the answer.
May 8, 2018
Awsome
It is awesome super cool I love it you should make one on kings and queens
Good it rules epic
It is awesome super cool I love it you should make one on kings and queens
Good it rules epic
July 1, 2020
Illustrations of powerful women who ruled and the marks they left on history.
Want to read
September 26, 2017Note: I received a digital review copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley.
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