Fantastically Great Women Who Saved The Planet

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1526613271
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet written by Kate Pankhurst and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From bestselling author and illustrator Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, comes another 'smart, informative, inclusive and accessible' book about trail-blazing women. This time, it's women who have helped protect our natural world from way before it was on a political agenda. Discover their untold stories. Tackle the plastic problem with Isatou Ceesay by recycling waste into beautiful objects. Marvel at the intelligence of chimpanzees with Jane Goodall. Learn why it's important to shop fair trade and cruelty-free with Anita Roddick and The Body Shop. Resist devastating deforestation and plant seeds of change with Wangari Maathai. We're in an age when young people like Greta Thunberg are calling for those in power to 'wake up' and take action. Written with hope and encouragement, this book shows that all actions, big and small, can be powerful in the fight against climate breakdown.

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1526601141
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fantastically Great Women Who Made History written by Kate Pankhurst and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1526601117
Total Pages : 35 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World written by Kate Pankhurst and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-22 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 Bursting full of beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Jane Austen, Gertrude Ederle, Coco Chanel, Frida Kahlo, Marie Curie, Mary Anning, Mary Seacole, Amelia Earhart, Agent Fifi, Sacagawea, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Anne Frank

Author : Julia Adams
Publisher : Arcturus Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1788886151
Total Pages : 303 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Awesome Women Who Changed Our World written by Julia Adams and published by Arcturus Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the lives of 101 trailblazing women and the remarkable things they achieved. This beautifully illustrated book is packed with bitesize biographies of activists, leaders, athletes, artists, explorers, and STEM innovators. From the celebrated to the overlooked, these women overcame odds, defied expectations and shattered stereotypes and their stories are sure to inspire young readers and encourage them to dream big. Spanning across history and from all over the globe, these figures include: • J.K. Rowling • Malala Yousafzai • Marie Curie • Maya Angelou • Wangari Maathai • Anne Frank • Simone Biles • Ada Lovelace • And many more! Written in a friendly and accessible style, this book includes quotations, fun facts and charming illustrations which bring the lives of these inspiring women to life. Perfect for kids aged 8+.

Author : Kate Pankhurst
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1526622467
Total Pages : 22 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet Activity Book written by Kate Pankhurst and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-06 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rachel Ignotofsky
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399580441
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Women in Art written by Rachel Ignotofsky and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of charmingly illustrated and inspiring profiles of fifty pioneering female artists, from the eleventh century to today—by the New York Times bestselling author of Women in Science “A beautifully illustrated, fact-filled breath of fresh air! Countless women have been left out of art history, but thanks to gorgeous books like this, future generations will begin to know their stories.”—Danielle Krysa, founder of The Jealous Curator Women make masterpieces! Through fifty fascinating profiles, Women in Art highlights the achievements and stories of fifty notable women in the arts—from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keefe, to lesser-known names like nineteenth-century African American quilter Harriet Powers and Hopi-Tewa ceramic artist Nampeyo. Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, Women in Art also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women’s representation in museums, and notable works by women. This fascinating book celebrates the success of the bold female creators who inspired the world and paved the way for the next generation of artists.

Author : Michelle Robinson
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1408894904
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Do Not Mess with the Mermaids written by Michelle Robinson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grace has proved to the kingdom of Wondermere that when it comes to courage, determination, playing TROLL-O on unicorn-back and being a BRAVE KNIGHT, she's just as good as any boy! But now Wondermere is expecting a VERY IMPORTANT visitor: the MERMAID QUEEN of the Outer Ocean. That means frilly dresses and best behaviour – and absolutely NO RULE BREAKING. But when a purple DRAGON EGG falls into the moat of Wondermere castle, Grace and her sister Princess Portia find themselves babysitting a BIG SECRET. One teeny tiny little dragon called Dennis couldn't possibly disturb the royal visit ... could he? Cheeky, charming and laugh-out-loud funny, this is the side-splitting sequel to bestselling Michelle Robinson's debut young fiction novel, Do Not Disturb the Dragons. Chock-full of chuckles (and grumpy unicorns), it's perfect for fans of Cressida Cowell and Pamela Butchart.

Author : Steven Butler
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141334053
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Wrong Pong written by Steven Butler and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wrong Pong by Steven Butler is a laugh-out-loud, stinky story for 5+ girls and boys. One night, Neville Brisket wakes up from a strange dream - a dream that there is a horrible, stumpy finger stuck up his nose. Then he finds his room in a mess, and his dog in the laundry basket. Neville's investigations end sposhily, when he is whooshed down the toilet to the land of Under! In a case of mistaken troll-dentity, he finds himself part of a disgusting new family. Will anybody help Neville get back to Over, or will he be stuck eating rat patties and left sock stew forever? This hilariously delivered tale will delight and disgust parents and children alike. Perfect for fans of Roald Dahl and Horrid Henry. 'Horrid Henry's favourite book!' - Francesca Simon, author of Horrid Henry 'A triumphant debut which will have children clutching the loo-seat in apprehension and laughter' - Amanda Craig, The Times Steven Butler is an actor, dancer and trained circus performer as well as a keen observer of trolls and their disgusting habits. He has starred in Peter Pan, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and as Henry in Horrid Henry Live and Horrid! His primary school headmaster was fantastically funny author Jeremy Strong.

Author : D.B. Reynolds
Publisher : Entangled: Select Otherworld
ISBN 13 : 1633754413
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shifter Planet written by D.B. Reynolds and published by Entangled: Select Otherworld. This book was released on 2015-10-26 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Specialist Amanda Sumner is one of the first to make contact on the Earth-like planet Harp and discovers she's the only Earthling, who can hear the trees sing in the strange forest. Determined to remain and learn more of the planet’s secrets, Amanda sets out to become part of the elite Guild there... But there is a secret involving some Guild members—one that could get her killed. Shifter Rhodry de Mendoza wants the Earthlings off his planet before they destroy it—even if that means denying what he feels for the fierce and lovely Amanda. The pair is thrown together in what becomes a fight for their lives. And they might just lose everything—including each other—in their battle for the right to live in peace. Each book in the Shifter Planet series is STANDALONE: * Shifter Planet * Shifter Planet: The Return

Author : Katherine Halligan
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1534436650
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herstory written by Katherine Halligan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move aside history—it’s time for herstory. Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation that’s perfect for fans of Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls and She Persisted. Throughout history, girls have often been discussed in terms of what they couldn’t or shouldn’t do. Not anymore. It’s time for herstory—a celebration of not only what girls can do, but the remarkable things women have already accomplished, even when others tried to stop them. In this uplifting and inspiring book, follow the stories of fifty powerhouse women from around the world and across time who each managed to change the world as they knew it forever. Telling the stories of their childhood, the challenges they faced, and the impact of their achievements, each lavishly illustrated spread is a celebration of girl power in its many forms. From astronauts to activists, musicians to mathematicians, these women are sure to motivate young readers of all backgrounds to focus not on the can’ts and shouldn’ts, but on what they can do: anything!