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Astounding facts and vibrant illustrations on the world-shaping talent and determination of a diverse range of great women including the London Match Girls, Junko Tabei and Katherine Johnson

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From the wonderful Kate Pankhurst, nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018, comes another fantastically great book, this time all about amazing women in the world of work.Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, is back with yet another wildly brilliant and accessible book about women who marched into the world of work, didn't take no for an answer and said, 'I can do that!'.What do you want to be when you grow up? It's a BIG question that follows everyone around from an early age. Discover eye-opening facts about a collection of headstrong women who have pioneered careers in a kaleidoscope of different industries. From scientists, doctors, athletes, hot-air balloonists and more, journey back in time with these brave, bold and brilliant women and discover that there really is no job too big or small for girls to undertake.Prepare yourself for a celebration of women who opened doors and made it possible for women to achieve amazing things today. Overflowing with beautiful illustrations and astounding facts, Fantastically Great Women Who Worked Wonders is the perfect introduction to just a few of the most incredible women who helped shaped the world we live in.List of women featured: Junko Tabei, Sophie Blanchard, Marie Merian, Elizabeth Magie, the London Match Girls, Rosa May Billinghurst, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, Annete Killerman, Katia Krafft, Rosalind Franklin, James Barry, Madam CJ Walker, Lotte Reiniger.