Fagbøger for børn og unge: piger og kvinder

"When Joo Hong harvests a beautiful persimmon from her mom's garden, she can't wait to give it to her Grandma, who is visiting from far away. However, the days leading up to her arrival feel like forever--and the persimmon is looking less and less perfect as time passes by. What can Joo Hong do to make sure it's perfectly ripe--and not mushy and wrinkly--for Grandma's visit?"--

#1 New York Times bestselling author Kendare Blake is back with an epic duology starter that follows a young woman training to join a fabled order as she attempts to lead a hero to his critical first victory. A must-read for fans of Alexandra Bracken and Victoria Aveyard. Aristene are an order of mythical female warriors. Though heroes might be immortalized in legends, it's the Aristene who guide their paths to victory. They are the Heromakers.Raised by the order after being orphaned, Reed grew up surrounded by her future sisters-in-arms and the incredible stories of their quests. She's been counting the days until her initiation, and now one final test stands in her way: shepherding her first hero to glory on the battlefield. Succeed, and her place in the order is secured. Fail, and she'll be cast out of the only home she's ever known. But Reed didn't count on Hestion, her assigned hero, being both infuriating and intriguing. When their strategic alliance turns into something more, it forces Reed to question the cost of becoming an Aristene. As battle looms and fate hangs in the balance, Reed must make an impossible choice: her hero or her order.

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Dare to be a Daniella! Through this real-life story, children will be inspired to be courageous, rise above the crowd and stay true to their beliefs.Daniella's life is happy and free until the day the Queen gives her decree..."I am the Queen, you must listen to me. Drink my magic potion and you will be free. You have nothing to fear, it's very protective. You'll never get sick, it's safe and effective." In a world where everyone is lining up for the Queen's magic potion, what will Daniella do? Will she obey and keep her happy life? Or will she refuse and lose everything she loved? Or perhaps she'll be locked away in the Queen's 'Magi-Camp'. Children will be captivated by this delightful rhyming storyline and charming illustrations, based on the life events of a brave Australian girl during the COVID-19 pandemic. This book includes Bella's (Daniella's) personal story, thoughtful discussion questions and a summary of the biblical account of 'Daniel and the King's Food'. It also includes a poster of Daniella with the verse John 8:32. May their stories serve as a reminder that your voice matters, that your actions have power, and that your courage can inspire others to stand up for what they believe in.

Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.

"Once upon a time, there lived a kind, beautiful woman named Chang'e. She and her husband Hou Yi were deeply in love and existed in peaceful harmony--until one day, ten blazing suns rose into the sky and threatened everything they knew. But while the two worked together to save the lands from burning up, someone else they trusted was plotting against them. This epic romance follows how Chang'e's bravery and selflessness saved her people, and why, centuries later, they celebrate her and retell her story all over the world"--

A poignant eco-biography about Pakistan's first female architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari, who invented sustainable and affordable housing amid natural disaster, featuring back matter with photographs of Lari and her work.From an inquisitive and compassionate young girl to a world-renowned and award-winning architect and humanitarian, Yasmeen Lari has an empowering and inspiring life story. Learn about her success in a career dominated by men, her early work of advocating for and restoring historic buildings in Pakistan, and her turn to eco-friendly and sustainable design in the wake of natural disasters.Starting in 2005, earthquakes and floods raised Lari's attention to the need for rehabilitation building. The pioneering architect met the challenge head-on. Incorporating innovative modern design and traditional building practices and materials, Lari developed a blueprint for sustainable, disaster-resistant homes. Vibrantly illustrated, Yasmeen Lari, Green Architect gives an in-depth look at Lari's process from design and testing prototypes to teaching the communities she served the skills needed to rebuild alongside her.Delivering stunning illustrations and detailed text, Marzieh Abbas and Hoda Hadadi weave together a powerful ode to a contemporary icon. Back matter includes expanded biographical information about Lari in addition to photographs of her and her work.

Mara has been dancing ballet since she could walk, yet she is forever losing her ballet slippers and still struggles to get a nod of approval from her demanding dance instructor, Madame Sabrina. How do her older sisters make it look so easy? With the annual dance recital just a few weeks away, Mara is not even close to being ready... but she is determined to get there.While Mara is working hard to perfect her routine, an unexpected event threatens her brother Sam's upcoming baseball tournament. In an effort to help Sam, Mara comes up with a creative solution to save the day. In doing so, she may even learn something new about herself. But will she be able to pull it all off? Let's find out!

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