For many years we've listened to and learned about the unforgettable events in history. All very remarkable, yet all very male - where on earth were the women?! In this book, you will meet some of the most fascinating females in herstory, all of whom have contributed to and shaped the past, present and future. From activists and athletes to politicians and poets, from the well-known and celebrated to the unsung and understated, these women's stories are guaranteed to inspire you to follow your dreams and believe you can achieve whatever you set your mind to. SELLING POINTS: * This book taps into the current interest in women's rights and the demand for books that profile women who have contributed to human progress and improved our world. * Unlike the competition, it is affordable and accessible, but still high quality in content and finish. * Aimed at teenagers upwards, whereas the competition is aimed at younger children. * The popular #herstory hashtag has been used in a number of campaigns, and has been tagged 220,000 times in Instagram posts to support the voice of women and their presence in society. * Similar Summersdale titles include: The Little Book of Feminism (ISBN: 9781849538442) Fight Like A Girl (ISBN: 9781786852045) We Can Do It! (ISBN: 9781849539616) Women in Their Own Words (ISBN: 9781849538541) Eat, Sleep, Slay (ISBN: 9781786858139).