Fantastically Great Women Who Changed The World

By: Kate Pankhurst

Published by Bloomsbury USA, 2026-02-24

<p><b>Celebrate 10 fantastic years of the genre-defining classic with this special anniversary edition of the book that started it all! Featuring brand-new content and a foreword from Kate Pankhurst, this is a must-have for fans of the series and a brilliant introduction to some of history's most awe-inspiring women.</b><br><br><b>*'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' </b><i>BOOKSELLER*</i><br><b>*'An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf' </b><i>HUFFINGTON POST*</i><br><br>Discover fifteen incredible true stories of pioneering women who dreamed big and changed the world! Including legendary artist <b>Frida Kahlo</b>, activist and suffragette <b>Emmeline Pankhurst</b>, scientist and Nobel prize winner <b>Marie Curie</b> and many more – plus two additions for this special anniversary edition: superstar singer<b> Taylor Swift</b> and education activist <b>Malala Yousafzai</b>. This stunning illustrated collection celebrates some of the most inspiring and influential women of all time!<br><br><b>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?<br></b><br>Including: Mary Anning, Jane Austen, Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Gertrude Ederle, Agent Fifi, Anne Frank, Frida Kahlo, Emmeline Pankhurst, Rosa Parks, Sacagawea<i>, </i>Mary Seacole, Taylor Swift and Malala Yousafzai.<br><br>- Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Children's Book Awards<br>- 'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival<i> Rebel Girls</i>' <i>GUARDIAN</i><br>- Now an award-winning hit musical from the creators of <i>SIX</i>!<br><br>First in the revolutionary series, with over a million copies sold worldwide! Other books include: <i>Fantastically Great Women Who Made History, </i><i>Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders, </i><i>Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet.</i></p>