Warrior Princess The Story Of Khutulun

Author : Sally Deng
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-23
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780374391485

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Warrior Princess: The Story of Khutulun by Sally Deng Pdf

An empowering and informative picture book biography about Khutulun, the great-great granddaughter of Genghis Khan, and how she defied the expectations of her time to become commander of the Khan’s army. Just like the fourteen brothers that came before her, Khutulun, princess of her tribe, learned from an early age how to ride horseback, shoot arrows at full gallop and, most importantly, to wrestle. But as she grew older, her people wondered why their beloved princess had not yet married. So Khutulun vowed to marry any man that could defeat her at wrestling. Though she remained undefeated, Khutulun felt duty bound to throw a match to end the rumors and restore honor to her family. But when the day arrives, Khutulun's heart is torn. In the heat of battle, would she–could she–make the decision to become a wife and not a warrior? A story based on the life and legend of Khutulun, Warrior Princess is an inspiring tale of a princess who realizes that sometimes the best way to serve one’s community is to stay true to oneself and defy their expectations, brought to life by Sally Deng’s lush, sweeping paintings and additional backmatter about Khutlun’s life.

Author : Jack Weatherford
Publisher : Crown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2011-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780307407160

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The Secret History of the Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford Pdf

“A fascinating romp through the feminine side of the infamous Khan clan” (Booklist) by the author featured in Echoes of the Empire: Beyond Genghis Khan “Enticing . . . hard to put down.”—Associated Press The Mongol queens of the thirteenth century ruled the largest empire the world has ever known. The daughters of the Silk Route turned their father’s conquests into the first truly international empire, fostering trade, education, and religion throughout their territories and creating an economic system that stretched from the Pacific to the Mediterranean. Yet sometime near the end of the century, censors cut a section about the queens from the Secret History of the Mongols, and, with that one act, the dynasty of these royals had seemingly been extinguished forever, as even their names were erased from the historical record. With The Secret History of the Mongol Queens, a groundbreaking and magnificently researched narrative, Jack Weatherford restores the queens’ missing chapter to the annals of history.

Author : Jason Porath
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 653 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780062405388

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Rejected Princesses by Jason Porath Pdf

Blending the iconoclastic feminism of The Notorious RBG and the confident irreverence of Go the F**ck to Sleep, a brazen and empowering illustrated collection that celebrates inspirational badass women throughout history, based on the popular Tumblr blog. Well-behaved women seldom make history. Good thing these women are far from well behaved . . . Illustrated in a contemporary animation style, Rejected Princesses turns the ubiquitous "pretty pink princess" stereotype portrayed in movies, and on endless toys, books, and tutus on its head, paying homage instead to an awesome collection of strong, fierce, and yes, sometimes weird, women: warrior queens, soldiers, villains, spies, revolutionaries, and more who refused to behave and meekly accept their place. An entertaining mix of biography, imagery, and humor written in a fresh, young, and riotous voice, this thoroughly researched exploration salutes these awesome women drawn from both historical and fantastical realms, including real life, literature, mythology, and folklore. Each profile features an eye-catching image of both heroic and villainous women in command from across history and around the world, from a princess-cum-pirate in fifth century Denmark, to a rebel preacher in 1630s Boston, to a bloodthirsty Hungarian countess, and a former prostitute who commanded a fleet of more than 70,000 men on China’s seas.

Author : Shirin Yim Bridges
Publisher : Goosebottom Books
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2012-06-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781937463069

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Sorghaghtani of Mongolia by Shirin Yim Bridges Pdf

Author : Duncan Tonatiuh
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-20
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613129708

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The Princess and the Warrior by Duncan Tonatiuh Pdf

Award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh brings a cherished Mexican legend to life A Pura Belpré Illustrator Honor Book and ALA/ALSC Notable Children's Book! Izta was the most beautiful princess in the land, and suitors traveled from far and wide to woo her. Even though she was the daughter of the emperor, Izta had no desire to marry a man of wealth and power. Instead, she fell in love with Popoca, a brave warrior who fought in her father’s army—and a man who did not offer her riches but a promise to stay by her side forever. The emperor did not want his daughter to marry a mere warrior, but he recognized Popoca’s bravery. He offered Popoca a deal: If the warrior could defeat their enemy, Jaguar Claw, then the emperor would permit Popoca and Izta to wed. But Jaguar Claw had a plan to thwart the warrior. Would all be lost? Today two majestic volcanoes—Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl—stand overlooking Mexico City. They have been admired and revered for countless generations, and have formed the basis of many origin and creation myths. In The Princess and the Warrior, award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh retells one of Mexico’s cherished legends.

Author : Bolormaa Baasansuren
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Dwellings
ISBN : 0888999348

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My Little Round House by Bolormaa Baasansuren Pdf

Baby Jilu recounts a year in his life in a nomadic Mongolian community.

Author : Dori Jones Yang
Publisher : Ember
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780385739245

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Daughter of Xanadu by Dori Jones Yang Pdf

Athletic and strong willed, Princess Emmajin's determined to do what no woman has done before: become a warrior in the army of her grandfather, the Great Khan Khubilai. In the Mongol world the only way to achieve respect is to show bravery and win glory on the battlefield. The last thing she wants is the distraction of the foreigner Marco Polo, who challenges her beliefs in the gardens of Xanadu. Marco has no skills in the "manly arts" of the Mongols: horse racing, archery, and wrestling. Still, he charms the Khan with his wit and story-telling. Emmajin sees a different Marco as they travel across 13th-century China, hunting 'dragons' and fighting elephant-back warriors. Now she faces a different battle as she struggles with her attraction towards Marco and her incredible goal of winning fame as a soldier.

Author : Starr Z. Davies
Publisher : Fractured Empire
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1736345915

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Daughter of the Yellow Dragon by Starr Z. Davies Pdf

Mandukhai dreams of being a warrior. Instead, she is forced to become the second wife to the Great Khan. Can she survive the dangerous life of the royal court, where everyone is an enemy?

Author : Linda Rodriguez McRobbie
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781594746659

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Princesses Behaving Badly by Linda Rodriguez McRobbie Pdf

These 30 true stories of take-charge princesses from around the world and throughout history offer a different kind of bedtime story . . . Pop history meets a funny, feminist point-of-view in these illustrated tales of “royal terrors who make modern gossip queens seem as demure as Snow White” (New York Post). You think you know her story. You’ve read the Brothers Grimm, you’ve watched the Disney cartoons, and you cheered as these virtuous women lived happily ever after. But real princesses didn’t always get happy endings—and had very little in common with Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, or Ariel. Featuring illustrations by Wicked cover artist, Douglas Smith, Princesses Behaving Badly tells the true stories of famous (Marie Antoinette; Lucrezia Borgia)—and some not-so-famous—princesses throughout history and around the world, including: • Princess Stephanie von Hohenlohe, a Nazi spy. • Empress Elisabeth of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who slept wearing a mask of raw veal. • Princess Olga of Kiev, who slaughtered her way to sainthood. • Princess Lakshmibai, who waged war on the battlefield with her toddler strapped to her back. Some were villains, some were heroes, some were just plain crazy. But none of these princesses felt constrained to our notions of “lady-like” behavior.

Author : Garth Nix
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-08
Category : Women
ISBN : 0992553458

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Cranky Ladies of History by Garth Nix Pdf

Warriors, pirates, murderers and queens... Throughout history, women from all walks of life have had good reason to be cranky. Some of our most memorable historical figures were outspoken, dramatic, brave, feisty, rebellious and downright ornery. Cranky Ladies of History is a celebration of 22 women who challenged conventional wisdom about appropriate female behaviour, from the ancient world all the way through to the twentieth century. Some of our protagonists are infamous and iconic, while others have been all but forgotten under the heavy weight of history. Sometimes you have to break the rules before the rules break you. CONTENTS: Introduction by Tansy Rayner Roberts Queenside by Liz Barr The Company Of Women by Garth Nix Mary, Mary by Kirstyn McDermott A Song For Sacagawea by Jane Yolen Look How Cold My Hands Are by Deborah Biancotti Bright Moon by Foz Meadows Charmed Life by Joyce Chng A Beautiful Stream by Nisi Shawl Neter Nefer by Amanda Pillar The Dragon, The Terror, The Sea by Stephanie Lai Due Care And Attention by Sylvia Kelso Theodora by Barbara Robson For So Great A Misdeed by Lisa L. Hannett The Pasha, The Girl And The Dagger by Havva Murat Granuaile by Dirk Flinthart Little Battles by L.M. Myles Another Week In The Future, An Excerpt by Kaaron Warren The Lioness by Laura Lam Cora Crane And The Trouble With Me by Sandra McDonald Vintana by Thoraiya Dyer Hallowed Ground by Juliet Marillier Glorious by Faith Mudge

Author : Ted Lewin,Betsy Lewin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : STANFORD:36105210618562

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Horse Song by Ted Lewin,Betsy Lewin Pdf

Ted and Betsy Lewin's illustrated travelogue story of their trip to Mongolia to watch young boy and girl jockeys race horses in the traditional Naadam summer festival.

Author : Mi-hwa Joo
Publisher : Global Kids Storybooks
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781925233575

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Where the Winds Meet by Mi-hwa Joo Pdf

"Where the Winds Meet is the story of a wind that wanders over Mongolia, a country that is well known for its deserts and grasslands. We travel with the wind to see how traditional Mongolians live day by day."--Page 4 of cover.

Author : Elena Favilli,Francesca Cavallo,Rebel Girls
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781734264104

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Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women by Elena Favilli,Francesca Cavallo,Rebel Girls Pdf

A contemporary classic, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls reinvents fairy tales, inspiring girls with the stories of 100 heroic women. Readers will rule ancient Egypt with Cleopatra, make groundbreaking discoveries with Marie Curie, fly through the sky with Amelia Earhart, and defy gravity with Simone Biles. Illustrated by 60 female artists from every corner of the globe, this is the most funded original book in the history of crowdfunding. Plus, scannable codes inside unlock audio stories from the Rebel Girls app!

Author : Dashdondog Jamba,Anne Pellowski
Publisher : Wisdom Tales
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1937786811

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Story of the Mongolian Tent House by Dashdondog Jamba,Anne Pellowski Pdf

Based on an original tale by award-winning Mongolian author, Dashdondog Jamba, and retold by distinguished international author, Anne Pellowski, find out how the traditional Mongolian tent house (called a ger in Mongolian and a yurt in Turkish), was created in the ancient past by drawing on the example of nature, and how it later became a beloved symbol of friendship and harmony. With stunning illustrations of Mongolian culture by renowned artist, Beatriz Vidal, young readers can experience first-hand the wide-open steppes of this vast and wild land bordering on Russia to the north and China to the south.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 894 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781465499639

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Women: Our Story by DK Pdf

Reexamining history from a female perspective, this book celebrates the pivotal but less well-known roles women have played in culture and society. Packed full of evocative images, this gloriously illustrated book reveals the key events in women's history--from early matriarchal societies through women's suffrage, the Suffragette movement, 20th-century feminism, and gender politics, to recent movements such as #MeToo and International Women's Day--and the key role women have had in shaping our past. Learn about the everyday lives of women through the ages as well as the big names of women's history--powerful, inspirational, and trailblazing women such as Cleopatra, Florence Nightingale, Emmeline Pankhurst, Eva Peron, and Rosa Parks--and discover the unsung contributions of lesser-known women who have changed the world, and the "forgotten" events of women's history. Placing women firmly center stage, Women: Our Story shows women where they came from, and in celebrating the achievements of women of the past, offers positive role models for women of today.