Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World: questions to ask and activities to try
Amelia Earhart, Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks and more. Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is a vibrant introduction to inspiring women from history.
What age is it for? Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World is best for ages 5–9. Good for: Brave women who changed the world.
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World (Kate Pankhurst)
- Age
- 5-9
- Best for
- Brave women who changed the world
Read one woman's story at a time. Talk about what she did and what was hard for her.
What it helps with
- Women in history
- Role models
- Courage and determination
- History
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Who did we read about?”
- “What did she do?”
- “What stood in her way?”
- “How did she change the world?”
- “Who would you like to learn more about?”
- “How could you change the world?”
5-minute activities to try together
History hero
Make a fact card about one woman from the book.
Our hero
Write about a woman in your family or community who inspires you.
Free printables: Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History (Vashti Harrison)
- Best for
- Bold Black women who changed the world
- Age
- 5-8
Hidden Figures (Margot Lee Shetterly and Laura Freeman)
- Best for
- Four Black women who helped NASA reach space
- Age
- 5-8
How to Be Extraordinary (Rashmi Sirdeshpande and Annabel Tempest)
- Best for
- Real people who were extraordinary in different ways
- Age
- 5-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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