Remarkable women

A collection of books created by teachers and students all about women's history.

Women's History

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"It is a far greater happiness to obey no one than to rule the whole world." Christina of Sweden

"Always stay true to yourself and never let what somebody else says distract you from your goals." Michelle Obama

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Harriet Tubman: freedom fighter Irena Sendlerowa: war hero Isadora Duncan: dancer Lakshmi Bai: queen and warrior Madonna: singer, songwriter and businesswoman Margaret Thatcher: prime minister Maria Callas: opera singer Marie Curie: scientist Mary Kom: boxer Michelle Obama: lawyer and first lady Nancy Wake: spy Simone Biles: gymnast

Leona Papa, 8b Dominik Kolarić, 8b Anastazia Zubak, 8b Laura Ostojić, 8a Marija Mužar, 8b Nevio Labrović, 8a Marija Malek, 8a Andrej Papa, 8b Stjepan Mužar, 8b Nikol Melti, 8a Dora Poljak, 8a Mihaela Markotić, 8a

singer, songwriter, businesswoman

"Some people think that luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It's the opposite of vulgarity." Coco Chanel

"Trousers are unforgiving: they show up every mistake and they give you nothing to take hold of." Carmen Amaya

singer, songwriter, businesswoman

"I have the same goal I've had ever since I was a girl: I want to rule the world." Madonna

"The best time to plan a book is while you're doing the dishes." Agatha Christie

"Without boxing, I can't live. I love boxing." Mary Kom

"Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood." Marie Curie

"I was built this way for a reason, so I'm going to use it." Simone Biles

This e-book was made by the students of elementary school Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Prigorje Brdovečko from Croatia. The goal was to present some remarkable women to other students. Mentor: English teacher Antonia Tvorek

"I am incredibly curious about the little things I see around me." Brenda Milner

"I attribute my success to this - I never gave or took any excuse." Florence Nightingale

"Adventure is worthwhile in itself." Amelia Earhart

"Oh, no need to cry, life is a carnival." Celia Cruz

Agatha Christie: writer Alice Ball: chemist Amelia Earhart: aviator Beyoncé: singer, songwriter and businesswoman Brenda Milner: neuropsychologist Carmen Amaya: dancer Celia Cruz: singer Christina of Sweden: queen Coco Chanel: fashion designer Elizabeth I: queen Florence Nightingale: nurse

Karla Margetić, 8a Franjo Javorić, 8a Anna Filipović, 8a Nadia Zajec, 8b Dorotea Semenić, 8a Lucija Rešetar, 8b Dorotea Pasarić, 8a Borna Dujmić, 8b Petra Čleković, 8b Niko Matas, 8b Leonard Cvija, 8b

"You were once wild here. Don't let them tame you." Isadora Duncan

"...and I prayed to God to make me strong and able to fight, and that's what I've always prayed for ever since." Harriet Tubman

"I was brought up to believe that if a person was drowning, they must be rescued, regardless of their religion or nationality." Irena Sendlerowa

"For goodness sake, did the allies parachute me into France to fry eggs and bacon for the men?" Nancy Wake

"A clear and innocent conscience fears nothing." Elizabeth I

by students of elementary school Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić, Prigorje Brdovečko

"Okay, ladies, now let's get in formation." Beyoncé

"You may have to fight a battle more than once to win it." Margaret Thatcher

"I will always be as difficult as necessary to achieve the best." Maria Callas

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