From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, explores 50 phenomenal females whose accomplishments have left a lasting impression and legacy. Written by the author of the bestselling and award-winning , this collection of fascinating biographical stories includes inspirational figures from a diverse range of places, social backgrounds, and disciplines. Discover these amazing women – some well-known, others not often explored – talented in science, politics, architecture, activism, the arts, palaeontology and more!