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61) Rudolf Nureyev
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
New edition.
Language
English
Description
"Rudolf fell in love with dance as a child. But he was not allowed to go to ballet school until he was 17. There, he had to make up for lost time and hone his skills to compete with the other dancers. As a professional, he dazzled audiences with sensational performances and star power. He went on to become a world-renowned choreographer and master of perfection in dance. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts...
62) Stevie Wonder
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Follows the life of the talented, blind musician, who signed a record contract at eleven years old, topped music charts, and worked to help those with sensory, mental, and physical conditions.
63) Marcus Rashford
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Text and illustrations look at the life of English soccer player Marcus Rashford, who campaigns against racism, homelessness, and child hunger in the United Kingdom.
64) David Hockney
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the incredible life of David Hockney, the inspirational British artist. Little David loved to draw and looked at the world in his own unique way. He always knew what his path in life would be... he would be an artist! He went to art school and worked day and night to hone his drawing skills. He sold his first painting as a student, and in just five years he had a sell-out solo show of his work. When he moved from the UK to sunny California,...
65) RuPaul
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of television personality, singer and female impersonator RuPaul.
66) Marilyn Monroe
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life of actress Marilyn Monroe, discussing her childhood in between foster homes and ophanages, her beginnings as a model and more.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
A picture-book biography of Ernest Shackleton, who, when he "was young, ... longed for a life of adventure. After a career in the Merchant Navy, he joined a landmark expedition to try to reach the South Pole for the first time in history. Although he had to go home early, he never gave up. His own expeditions set new records for the closest anyone had ever been to the South Pole, and he is remembered now as a courageous and inspirational leader"--Publisher...
68) Greta Thunberg
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the "School Strike for Climate." Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had...
69) Gloria Steinem
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Gloria Steinem realized from a young age that the general attitude towards women was different to the way people behaved towards men. After spending some time abroad, she became passionate about grassroot activism. This manifested into her work with the women's liberation movement and even the articles she wrote as a journalist. Gloria dedicated her life to women's rights and became one of the most iconic feminists in the world. This inspiring book...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
" Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher…so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he was black. That day he realized there was something terribly unfair going on. Martin believed that no one should remain silent and accept something if it's...
71) Louise Bourgeois
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Louise was a little girl, her mother died. She learned to express her feelings through drawing--and when she grew up, she turned these drawings into sculpture, confronting her own fears through art. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.
72) Terry Fox
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated look at the life of Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist, Terry Fox.
74) Iris Apfel
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Little Iris grew up with fashion and flair all around her-- from her grandparents' fabric collections to her parents' stylish boutiques. Exploring New York via the subway, she fell in love with the city's eccentric style as a young girl. As she grew into a young woman, she made it her business to bring, fun, color, and flair to life... and the freely express herself. This inspiring story of the designer and fashion icon features a fact and photo section...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
Español
Description
"Little Pablo grew up in an artistic household and after drawing his first painting at nine years old. His dad was an art teacher and helped grow his son's talent, teaching him to use oil paints. He moved first to Barcelona and then to France, where he achieved significant success, and went on to becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. His artistic style inspired many movements in art, music and literature, which we still...
76) Wilma Mankiller
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Little Wilma grew up hearing the stories of her people. A member of the Cherokee Nathan, she felt the mistreatment of Native Americans and saw the effects on her family. Inspired by daring activists who fought for their rights, she joined their cause, and after years of advocating for her community, she was elected to be the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. This amazing story of the leader and visionary features a fact and photo section at...
78) Malala Yousafzai
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated biography of Malala Yousafzai, a Muslim teenage girl from Pakistan, who advocates for education of women and children, and whom the Taliban attempted to assassinate on October 9, 2012.
79) Josephine Baker
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Josephine Baker, from her childhood in St. Louis and her early career in New York to her rise to fame in France and her role as a spy in World War II.
80) Steve Jobs
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
At an early age, Steve fell in love with the possibility of the computer machine. He knew it had the power to change someone's life. Inspired to create a personal computer accessible for everyone, Steve went on to become one of the most influential inventors the world has ever met. This inspiring story of the visionary and entrepreneur features a facts and photos section at the back.
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