Read all about the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest-reigning monarch. From her childhood in London, to training as a mechanic in the Second World War and becoming queen at 25, learn lesser-known facts about this true icon.
The incredible winner of the 2021 US Open shot to fame and straight into the hearts of the world. Emerging as one of the most influential young sports stars not just for her own generation, but for decades, her rise has been meteoric.
is the perfect way to discover the fascinating facts and inspirational moments from the life of this young star.
A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern society’s most influential figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with timelines and fun facts.
Eleven-year-old Christine has been taught that a girl's place is at home looking after her family and putting up with BEASTLY BIG BROTHERS.
Mary has been taught that a girl's place is learning how to CHANGE THE WORLD.
After meeting outside the suffragette headquarters. the girls become fast friends, writing as often as they can.
Their letters fly back and forth across London, as the VOTES FOR WOMEN campaign threatens to bring the nation to its knees - buildings BURNING, windows SMASHING, postboxes EXPLODING... Will their friendship survive?
Celebrating one hundred years since women first gained the right to vote, MY BEST FRIEND THE SUFFRAGETTE is an exciting read for children aged 6+, packed with fascinating historical details.