The Arts

Books in The Arts

Astonishing Women Artists

Reflections of the world through the eyes of creative trailblazers The newest addition to the acclaimed Women's Hall of Fame series profiles ten phenomenal women with a passion for art. Political, ... more

Dazzling Women Designers

Designing our World - from Fashion to Robots   The work of women designers touches every part of our lives. In the 1920s British furniture designer and architect Eileen Gray developed ideas ... more

Dynamic Women Dancers

Dancing to Change the World The women profiled here have become masters of their art, dancing and choreographing their way around the world. All of them have helped transform their style of dance, ... more

Fantastic Female Filmmakers

Go behind the camera!Women have been writing, producing and directing movies since filmmaking began in the early 1900s. From taming wild dogs to filming from the open door of a plane to being nomin... more

Fearless Female Journalists

Women who've changed the world by reporting on it Ten inspirational biographies of women who risked everything - including their lives - to bring us the world's stories. Whether reporting from the... more

Great Musicians from our First Nations

Music is their passion Follow the journeys of ten talented musicians from the Native community as they make their way to the top. All of them, whether their music is traditional drumming or mainst... more

Magnificent Women in Music

This book features a selection of politically-active, inspiring women who have made important contributions to music history. Their stories begin in the mid-18th Century with Maria Anna "Nannerl" M... more

Pianomania!

Priya begs and begs for a piano and lessons. Her parents try to placate her with a cardboard keyboard, and her diligence at "practicing" finally convinces them to give in and buy a real one. But no... more

The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource

This comprehensive teachers guide is designed to accompany Second Story Press' First Nations Series for Young Readers. This resource has been developed around the First Nations/Native American holi... more

We Are Their Voice

Coming in September 2012 Do young people today find meaning in the Holocaust? That’s the question that prompted a writing project across North America, Italy, and Australia asking young peo... more

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