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Trailblazers: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Trailblazers!

Name: Trailblazers: Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Amazing Trailblazers!
ISBN: 9780711292925

Eric Huang

Sam Caldwell

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Trailblazers have done extraordinary things throughout history. They’ve made incredible contributions to the world, from inventing common household objects we take for granted every day to breaking barriers in sports or medicine. But how much do you really know about the innovators who’ve shaped our world?

Everyone knows that. . .

Martin Luther King Jr. used every means possible to fight for civil rights
Ruth Handler set up the toy company Mattel to createBarbie dolls
William Shakespeare came up with the story of Romeo and Juliet
AND that Florence Nightingale's family supported her dream of becoming a nurse

Or did they. . . ? Because. . . OH NO THEY DIDN'T!

Misconceptions about famous figures from the past and present are everywhere, but none of them are true! In Oh No They Didn't: Trailblazers myths are busted about over 50 trailblazers from politicians to legends, athletes, activists, scientists, company owners, creatives and more.

In this fresh and funny guide written by Eric Huang, learn about inspiring innovators from all over the world as well as their influence on history and popular culture. Stylishly designed and humorously illustrated by Sam Caldwell, Oh No They Didn't: Trailblazers makes learning fun with unexpected facts and a playful, upbeat approach to non-fiction.

Oh No They Didn't: Trailblazers is the perfect inspiring guide for ALL young people to learn about influential innovators, including the parts of their story that may have been left out of traditional history books or media. In this easy-to-read book, you're sure to discover lesser-known pioneers who deserve to be celebrated, too!

ISBN: 9780711292925
Pub Date: 21st August 2025
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Imprint: words & pictures
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 64

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About Eric Huang

Eric Huang is a podcaster, writer, start-up mentor and university lecturer. He reads a lot, loves museums, nature, and art history. He worked as an editor and book publisher for 20 years with roles at Disney Publishing, Penguin Australia, Penguin UK, and LEGO Books – then joined digital agency Made in Me and became a children’s media consultant, and n

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