Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World: A fantastic gift for any child who dreams of changing the world!
Kate Pankhurst
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children’s Book Awards
‘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
Now a stunning hit musical!
Kate Pankhurst, descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly wonderful and accessible book about women who really changed the world. Discover fascinating facts about some of the most amazing women who changed the world we live in!· Fly high with incredible explorer and pilot Amelia Earhart
· Discover the Wonderful Adventures of medical pioneer Mary Seacole
· Fight for your rights with legendary civil rights activist Rosa Parks
· Change the face of books forever with superstar novelist Jane Austen
Series featured as part of the Blue Peter Book Club
Reviews
A great mixture of inspiring heroines. Rosa parks, Coco Chanel, there is a whole range from every corner in the world
Anonymous 24.03.2018
Star Reviewer
I really loved reading about these women, especially the one who swam the English Chanel!
Viscountess Panther Lavalamp 01.09.2026
With beautiful illustrations and fantastic facts, this book is the perfect introduction to just a few of the incredible women who helped shape the world we live in.
Coach Blossom Remmington 11.08.2026
Star Reviewer
I like this book because it told me more about passionate women and how they became famous . My favourite person in this book was Sacagawea because she was brave and persevered while travelling far with a baby on her back.
Doctor Ariel Nuggets 10.08.2026
My favourite woman was Rosa Parks because she changed the law to show that black people are equal to white. I also liked the chart at the end because told you to believe in yourself.
Master Peanuts Aardvark 27.07.2026
Star Reviewer
I really enjoyed Amelia Earhart's story and found her very inspiring.
Count Slip Godzilla 20.07.2026
Really good ,I have read this book at leat 10 times!
Nurse Bubbles Jumpsuit 10.07.2026
I like that it has all kinds of amazing women who did nice things. My favourite was Rosa Parks because she said no to standing for a white person in the bus and defended her rights. I wss proud of her.
Madam Bunny Flattery 31.08.2025
I liked the book, my favourite woman who changed the world is Emmeline Pankhurst.
Lady Panther Spaceship 16.08.2025
Amazing! Informed me about lots of women who made the world a better place!
Fairy Bubbles Sequins 14.08.2025
its got some amazing people in it
Judge Venus Endeavour 14.08.2025
I give this book five stars, it educational, funny and about important women who changed the world. My top five were Marie Curie, Coco Chanel, Mary Seacole, Rosa Parks and Gertrude Ederle.
General Viper Moonlight 12.08.2025
Brilliant book if you want to find out informations about women who are very important to our history.
Madam Beryl Washington 04.01.2025
My favourite woman was Gertrude Ederle, but I also really liked Mary Anning
General Iguana Sequins 02.09.2024
My favourite was Coco Chanel.
Mademoiselle Fandango Buffalo 02.09.2024
Really enjoyed looking through & learning about each woman. Especially enjoyed Mary Anning as I love fossils & dinosaurs.
Principal Daffodil Piccalilli 13.08.2024
I think that this book is reccomendable for ANY ages and genders, because it shows that male or female, you can do anything your heart desires.
Corporal Race-car Archer 18.07.2024
I loved this book because it’s about great women who changed the world and now they inspire me to be an amazing person. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know about all the great women in the world.
Senorita Jewel Submarine 15.07.2024
Star Reviewer
Fan... Tastic
Coach Agnetha Bottlenose 02.07.2024
Star Reviewer
nice
Lieutenant Pudsey Pumpernickel 04.03.2024