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Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and Their Stories

Name: Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and Their Stories
ISBN: 9781526615480

By Kate Pankhurst

Eight daring women challenge unfair rules, rewrite sporting history—and open paths nobody imagined.

inspiring informative lively empowering

Genres

Non-fiction Biography Sport

What is Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and Their Stories about?

Discover the stories of eight remarkable women who changed the world of sport. Meet Cynisca, the Spartan princess who won at the ancient Olympic Games; Junko Tabei, the first woman to reach the summit of Everest; footballer Marta; gymnast Simone Biles; and other pioneering athletes. Through lively biographies, maps, diary entries and postcards, Kate Pankhurst explores their courage, determination and skill, while showing how women challenged unfair rules and opened new paths for athletes everywhere.

About the author

Kate Pankhurst is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating books about amazing women from history. Her popular series, 'Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World', inspires children to dream big and be curious. Kate enjoys drawing, exploring new ideas, and encouraging everyone to discover their own strengths.

Pages

192 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2024

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