Ground-Breaking Women, from mathematicians to pirates

Published on: 06 March 2018 Author: Robbie Hunt

Our #couplesgoals, the Blue Peter Book Award nominated Adam & Lisa Murphy, have really out done themselves this time. In the style of their Corpse Talk series, here is Groundbreaking Women.

Adam & Lisa Murphy/Corpse Talk: Ground-breaking Women

We at BookTrust absolutely love the Murphys' Corpse Talk books, but Groundbreaking Women is set to be our favourite so far, and here's why:

It has genius women

Hypatia's Golden Ratio

It has hands on women

Khutulun's Mongolian Moves

It has revolutionary women

Granny Nanny's Guerilla Defenses

It has martyred women

A guide to becoming a saint

It has piratical women

Queen of pirates

It has legendary women

The Underground Railroad

It has independent women

A Killer Look

Corspe Talk: Groundbreaking Women is available from Marh 1st 2018 from David Fickling Books.

Topics: 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12+, Non-fiction, Graphic novel, Funny, Around the world, Librarian, Parent/carer, Teacher (primary), Teacher (secondary), Writer, Press, Politics/human rights, Religion/spirituality, Diversity (BAME), Features

Check out Adam & Lisa's BPBA nominated book

Corpse Talk: Ground-Breaking Scientists

Author: Adam and Lisa Murphy

A fun and funky graphic exploration of some of the greatest scientists you’ve ever heard of – and maybe a few you haven’t!

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