Who Did It First?: 50 Politicians, Activists, and Entrepreneurs Who Revolutionized the World Contributor(s): Leslie, Jay (Author), Myers, Nneka (Illustrator), Hart, Alex (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1250211727 ISBN-13: 9781250211729 Publisher: Henry Holt & Company OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover Published: February 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Historical - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Political - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Women |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2019020320 |
Lexile Measure: 1050 |
Series: Who Did It First? |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" (1 lbs) 128 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: A 2020 NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection |
Contributor Bio(s): Hart, Alex: - Alex Hart is the pseudonym for a children's book editor and author who is the first person in his family to write and publish a book (Who Did It First? 50 Scientists, Artists, and Mathematicians Who Revolutionized the World). He lives with his husband in Brooklyn, New York and Hillsdale, New York.Myers, Nneka: - Nneka Myers has been known to paint worlds filled with colour, texture, life and diversity. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as a character designer and illustrator, her artwork can be found in TV animation (Esme & Roy), children's books (Jada Jones), comics (Plants Vs. Zombies) and social media illustrations. When she is not a busy bee, she can often be found looking for inspiration in vintage fashion, drinking tea with friends or playing video games.Leslie, Jay: - Jay Leslie graduated from Duke University with degrees in English, international comparative studies, and religion. After writing for Issa Rae Productions and being shortlisted for Chimamanda Adichie's Farafina Trust, she co-authored a project on James Baldwin with Duke professor Dr. Adam Hollowell. She lives in Berlin, Germany. |