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Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders

Discover 13 true stories of pioneering women who changed the working world – 10 year anniversary edition

(Author) Kate Pankhurst
Format: Paperback
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Part of the revolutionary Fantastically Great Women series, with over a million copies sold worldwide! Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards '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 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of SIX! Including mountaineer Junko Tabei, who was the first woman to climb Everest, and mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped send the first men into space. This inspiring illustrated collection features 13 incredible true stories of women who have dreamed big and showed the world there is no job too big, or too small, for a woman to conquer. Created by Kate Pankhurst, relative of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, the Fantastically Great Women series has inspired a generation of readers to dream big, stand proud and speak out. How will you change the world? List of women featured: James Barry, Rosa May Billinghurst, Sophie Blanchard, Rosalind Franklin, Katherine Johnson, Annette Kellerman, Katia Krafft, the London Matchgirls, Elizabeth Magie, Maria Merian, Lotte Reiniger, Junko Tabei and Madam C.J. Walker. Other books in the series: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World Fantastically Great Women Who Made History Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

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Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781526692016
Publish year:
2026
Publish date:
Jan. 29, 2026

Kate Pankhurst

Kate Pankhurst is a British author and illustrator known for her inspiring and empowering children's books, including the bestselling "Fantastically Great Women" series. Her vibrant, engaging illustrations and accessible writing style have captivated young readers worldwide, making her a key figure in promoting gender equality and diversity in literature.

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