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Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
2) Prince
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent - whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals - turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Chomolungma or Everest. It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went on many expeditions, some more dangerous than others, but Tenzing never...
7) Muhammad Ali
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
9) Laverne Cox
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presents and illustrated look at the life American actress and LGBT advocate, Laverne Cox.
10) Albert Einstein
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of physicist Albert Einstein.
11) Jane Goodall
Author
Language
English
Description
"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...
12) Frida Kahlo
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
13) Maria Montessori
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to Maria Montessori who became an expert in ear ly-childhood education. The book describes Maria's founding of schools based on her education theories and how it revolutionized early-childhood education.
14) Louis Pasteur
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. Louis was born at a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. As a teen, he discovered a love for science. As an adult, his curiosity led him to discover that microbes cause illnesses, and his groundbreaking research resulted in the creation of vaccines...
15) Lewis Hamilton
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
[Hardcover edition].
Language
English
Description
Lewis's childhood was filled with days spent watching Formula One racing with his dad. His hobby led him to go-kart racing and, at the age of 10, he won the British Kart Championship. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driver with McLaren, rising through the ranks to become the top of his field. This story of the first Black Formula One driver features a fact and photo section at the back of the book.
16) Dwayne Johnson
Author
Series
Little people big dreams volume 94
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Dwayne Johnson grew up in a family of wrestlers. He was on his way to becoming a professional football player when an injury ended his career. Following in his father's footsteps, he became a wrestler himself. Then Johnson tried his hand at acting, and became a superstar! -- adapted from back cover
17) Anna Pavlova
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Little Anna visited the theater with her mother and was transfixed by the beautiful dancers on stage. From that moment, all she wanted was to become a ballerina herself. She trained hard and made it into ballet school, and from there she became one of the greatest dancers in history. This amazing story of the prima ballerina features a fact and photo section at the back."--Back cover.
18) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Little Nelson grew up learning about the racial divisions in South Africa and the unfair treatment of his people. As an adult, he protested against apartheid, a system that separated people based on the color of their skin...until he was imprisoned. But despite his long walk to freedom, Nelson never gave up the fight for justice and equality, and became an icon around the world"--Back cover.
19) Andy Warhol
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of iconic American artist Andy Warhol.
20) Queen Elizabeth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
[Hardcover edition].
Language
English
Description
As a child, Little Elizabeth loved dogs, horses, and her family. when her father was unexpectedly crowned king, she became next in line to the throne, and her whole world changed. The longest-serving British monarch lived an incredible life, always putting her people and country first. Features a fact and photo section at the back of the book.
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