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Three Cheers for Women!
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Three Cheers for Women!
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Marcia Williams
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Illustrated by Marcia Williams
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:48 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 316,Width 251 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781406379976
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| Classifications | Dewey:305.409 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Walker Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Walker Books Ltd
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| Publication Date |
2 August 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
A celebration of inspirational women from all over the world and throughout history, told in Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style. Join Marcia Williams as she celebrates incredible women from around the world and throughout history. From writers to warriors and astronauts to activists, discover their awesome stories and be amazed by their achievements. Featuring Cleopatra, Boudicca, Joan of Arc, Elizabeth I, Mary Wollstonecraft, Jane Austen, Florence Nightingale, Marie Curie, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Wangari Maathai, Mae C. Jemison, Cathy Freeman and Malala, and packed with facts, quotes and jokes - hip, hip, hooray!
Author Biography
Marcia Williams is famous for her retellings of classic stories. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and Greek Myths, her humorous comic-strip illustrations are hugely popular all over the world. Recent titles include The Romans: Gods, Emperors and Dormice, Archie's War, My Secret War Diary and The Tudors: Kings, Queens, Scribes and Ferrets. She lives in London, SW13. www.marciawilliams.co.uk
ReviewsThree Cheers for Women is a hugely inspirational book for children. It is full of facts, quotes and jokes brought together in a really fun way to ensure you remember them. [...] Marcia Williams' much-loved comic-strip style will encourage even the most reluctant reader to enjoy this inspirational book packed with facts, quotes and jokes. So be inspired by these incredible women and think beyond the ordinary. * LoveReading * Marcia Williams celebrates inspirational women from all over the world in her wonderful comic-book style. * TheSchoolRun.com * I like the range of women and the diversity [...] There is so much female positivity in this book - it's irresistible! * Juno * Three Cheers for Women! challenges readers to rise above issues of gender, race, religion or even maturity, and aspire to be extraordinary in whatever field inspires them - hooray for that! * Beck Lockwood, School Library Association * "An inspirational book [...]" * ParentsInTouch *
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