Travel to Greece and watch Cynisca, a Spartan princess, become the first ever woman to win at the ancient Olympic Games. Or touch the heavens with Junko Tabei as she carves her path through history and mountain ranges with little applause but a lot of bravery. In this book Kate Pankhurst, descendent of Emmeline Pankhurst, tells the fascinating stories of some of history's most talented female sports stars. From football superstars to trailblazing Olympians, women throughout history have fought for the right to take part, win or lose, in sports across the globe. Whether they were making impassioned pleas for support on the football pitch, or working behind the scenes to set up rival games when the Olympics said 'NO', these women are all sporting heroes. Including diary entries, postcard messages, maps and more, Fantastically Great Women Sports Stars and Their Stories is a celebration of just some of the women whose tenacity and skill have made a mark on the world. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List of women featured: Cynisca, Charlotte 'Lottie' Dod, Alice Milliat, Junko Tabei, Derartu Tulu, Marta Vieira da Silva, Ellie Simmonds and Simone Biles.

FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN SPORTS STARS AND THEIR STORIES is a celebration of the incredible women who have made sporting history, often against the odds and in the face of adversity.

About the Author
Kate Pankhurst is the bestselling author and illustrator of the trailblazing and internationally successful Fantastically Great Women books. Kate's books have been translated into 22 languages and shortlisted for many awards, including the NIBBIES award for Children's Illustrated & Non-Fiction. Most recently, her first book Fantastically Great Women who Changed the World has been adapted into an inspiring stage show, touring the UK in 2021 and 2022. Most days, Kate can be found illustrating and writing in her studio in Leeds with her spotty dog, Olive. She loves a good story, the funnier the better, and gets her best ideas by doodling in her sketchbook; because even quick, wonky drawings can spark ideas for amazing plots.

Reviews
It deploys just the right amount of lively, fascinating detail to inform and inspire * Guardian on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN SCIENTISTS AND THEIR STORIES *
An absolute must-have for every young person's bookshelf * Huffington Post on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN ARTISTS AND THEIR STORIES *
It's a tremendously engaging read: smart, informative, inclusive and accessible, with gorgeous, visually creative art. The tone is really joyful and it's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired by these stories -- Fiona Noble on Fantastically Great Women Who Made History * Bookseller on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO MADE HISTORY *
So many worthy non-fiction books for this age group have good intentions but fail to step beyond simple preaching with boring line drawings. This one succeeds, thanks to its interesting choice of role models, gorgeous colourful illustrations, a sense of humour and sharp language that informs without patronising * The Times on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD *
A must-have for anybody - girl or boy, man or woman - it's enlightening for one and all ... it's celebratory, laying out key messages in an attractive and engaging way to inspire a new set of admirers * Books for Keeps on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD *
This one succeeds, thanks to its interesting choice of role models, gorgeous colourful illustrations, a sense of humour and sharp language that informs without patronising * The Times on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN WHO CHANGED THE WORLD *
It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired * Bookseller on FANTASTICALLY GREAT WOMEN ARTISTS AND THEIR STORIES *



Book Information
ISBN 9781526615480
Author Ms Kate Pankhurst
Format Paperback
Page Count 200
Imprint Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC