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Men and Women who Changed the World

Name: Men and Women who Changed the World
ISBN: 9780001983625

By Kenneth McLeish and Fiona MacDonald

Adjectives

informative inspiring wide-ranging accessible

Genres

Non-fiction Biography History

What is Men and Women who Changed the World about?

Discover the remarkable lives of people who shaped the world in very different ways. From Moses, Alexander the Great and Napoleon Bonaparte to Florence Nightingale, Harriet Tubman and Nelson Mandela, these short biographies explore courage, ambition, discovery and change. Meet artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso, writers including Jane Austen, scientists Charles Darwin and Alexander Fleming, and modern figures such as Bill Gates. Together, their stories reveal how one person’s ideas and actions can influence millions.

About the author

Fiona MacDonald is a British author who loves bringing history to life for young readers. She has written many exciting books about different times and places, including 'The Romans' and 'The Ancient Greeks.' Fiona enjoys making learning fun and helping children discover amazing stories from the past.

Pages

64 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Edition published

1997

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