Böcker av Jane Bingham

Explores the role of women during the Progressive Era and World War I and the growth of women's suffrage. It surveys the lives of both the poor and the rich, discovering that while most women gained new rights in the period from 1900 to 1920, some still faced discrimination and injustice.

In the UK today everyone over the age of 18 is allowed to vote, but this wasn't always the case. Find out all about the fight women gave to be allowed to vote for their country's leader, and the reactions they received, in this non-fiction book by Jane Bingham.

An indispensable source of information and ideas to support the study of biography and key figures across the curriculum. Each title looks at 50 people who have made their mark on history. Colourful, accessible entries describe famous lives and legacies and provide reliable, internet-linked lists of resources to explore.

The classic tale of Phileas Fogg and his quest to travel around the world in just eighty days, specially retold as part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.

This brand new series brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures. Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader close to the action as they learn about each famous character. Age 7-11.