Women Who Led The Way

Name: Women Who Led The Way
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SKU: 9781915659088
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Great Explorers and Adventurers

By Mick Manning & Brita Granström

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Women Who Led The Way by Mick Manning and Brita Granström is a vibrant children's book that brings to life the inspiring stories of women who have made significant contributions throughout history. Through engaging illustrations and accessible narratives, young readers are introduced to female pioneers across various fields, celebrating their achievements and the paths they paved for future generations. This book aims to educate and inspire children with tales of courage and leadership.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you're looking to inspire young readers with the fascinating stories of women who have made significant impacts throughout history. Perfect for children, it presents these trailblazing women in an engaging and accessible way, celebrating their achievements and encouraging curiosity about their lives and legacies.

Women Who Led The Way

A diverse and inclusive celebration of 21 amazing women explorers and adventurers from all over the world

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A diverse and inclusive celebration of 21 amazing women explorers and adventurers from all over the world.

From Aud the Deep-Minded, an early voyager to Iceland, and Sacagawea who guided the Lewis and Clark expedition across the USA, to Mae Jemison, the first black woman in space and Arunima Sinha, the first woman amputee to climb Mount Everest, this book shows the incredible courage, determination and power of women explorers over the last 1200 years. These women have led the way exploring lands, oceans, mountains, skies and space, but have also made pioneering discoveries in the fields of science, nature, archaeology, ecology and more. The lives of these women, told as personal stories, are an inspiration to us all.

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Women Who Led The Way by Mick Manning and Brita Granström is celebrated for its engaging portrayal of 21 remarkable women explorers and adventurers, featuring lively illustrations and graphic novel-style fact boxes. The book is praised for its diverse profiles and vibrant watercolour artwork, making it an inspiring and educational read for children. It is highlighted as a valuable resource for school libraries, combining biography with elements of diversity, history, and social commentary, earning it a strong recommendation from reviewers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781915659088

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 278.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 48

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Mick Manning & Brita Granström

About the Author

Mick Manning and Brita Granström have developed a unique and highly successful approach to non-fiction picture books, with illustrations and text that bring the young reader right into events. Of their Charles Dickens: Scenes from an Extraordinary Life (2011), Simon Callow wrote in The New York Times that their "verve and wit are infectious...a wonderful, enduring introduction". Their many awards include the Smarties Silver Award, the English Association Award (four times), and the Royal Society Young People's Book Award. In 2020 Mick and Brita were awarded the Outstanding Contribution to Information Books award by the SLA in recognition of their decades-long partnership, which has enlightened and delighted readers of all ages. Their books Books, Books Books and The History of Prehistory are published by Otter-Barry Books.