Fantastically Great Women Who Made History
A fantastic Christmas gift for any child who dreams of shaping the future!
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:8th Feb '18
Should be back in stock very soon
This is the eagerly anticipated follow up to Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, the number one best-selling children's non-fiction title. Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is overflowing with beautiful artwork and astounding facts about some of the most exceptional women from throughout history, from Boudicca to Harriet Tubman.
'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN
'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER
'An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf'HUFFINGTON POST
The eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst’s hugely successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one best-selling children's non-fiction title.
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about the accomplishments and adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history.
· Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and courageous Harriet Tubman
· Turn the pages of the hauntingly brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley
· Blast into space with astronaut Valentina Tereshkova
· Become a mighty Egyptian pharaoh with the powerful Hatshepsut
Overflowing with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike!
List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley
Series featured as part of the Blue Peter Book Club
An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf * The Huffington Post on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *
Astounding facts and incredible artwork reveal some of the most brilliant women who have shaped our world * The Bookseller on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *
It’s impossible not to be inspired by this book, written by a descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, and the great women featured in it. Their stories are told across bright spreads, which are packed with information that will make readers excited about the remarkable achievements described * Absolutely Education on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *
Every element of this book is pieced together perfectly; the amount of information, the fun way it is presented, the illustrations and of course the diverse mix of women. This book should be available in every school and every library and is sure to inspire young people to follow their hearts * Acorn Books on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *
It’s impossible not to be inspired by this picture book and the great women featured in it: their stories are told across bright spreads, which are enticing to look at, and packed with information all presented in a way that will make readers excited about the remarkable achievements described * LoveReading4Kids *
So many worthy nonfiction books for this age group have good intentions but fail to step beyond simple preaching with boring line drawings. This one succeeds, thanks to its interesting choice of role models, gorgeous colourful illustrations, a sense of humour and sharp language that informs without patronising * The Times on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World *
This book which is a must have for anybody – girl or boy, man or woman – it’s enlightening for one and all … it’s celebratory; laying out key messages in an attractive and engaging way to inspire a new set of admirers. * Books for Keeps on Fantastically Great Women Who Made History *
ISBN: 9781408878903
Dimensions: 246mm x 248mm x 4mm
Weight: 200g
32 pages