Fantastically Great Women Who Made History

The follow up title to the incredibly successful Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, the number one best-selling children's non-fiction title in the UK market in 2017.Researched, written and illustrated by the incredible Kate Pankhurst, who is a direct descendent of Emmeline PankhurstAn accessible introduction to some of the most inspiring female figures from throughout history, including some you may already know and some who you may not know but definitely should!Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate's books have been translated into 22 languages and been shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children's Illustrated & Non-fiction. Most recently, her first book Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show, touring the UK in 2021 and 2022. Most days, Kate can be found illustrating and writing in her studio in Leeds with her spotty dog, Olive. She loves a good story, the funnier the better, and gets her best ideas by doodling in her sketchbook; because even quick, wonky drawings can spark ideas for amazing plots.'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 ShelleyThis 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.The perfect way to celebrate 100 years of the first women getting the vote in the UK, it is a fantastically great readKey messages in an attractive and engaging way to inspire a new set of admirersOverflowing with beautiful artwork and astounding facts about some of the world's most exceptional womenCelebrates strong women and is a timely, exquisitely drawn picture book