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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his first word. He was fascinated by how objects worked and, although he didn't love school, he loved physics and math books. His brilliant mind contemplated space and time, and he eventually came up with the theory of relativity. He shared his knowledge with the rest of the world, becoming the most original mind of the twentieth century. This fascinating book features stylish...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Michelle Obama grew up on the south side of Chicago. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others. When she met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. As an advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, she became a powerful First Lady.
4) Shakira
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Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Shakira was obsessed with singing, writing songs, and dancing whenever she could. She recorded her first album at the age of 13 and son became a star, winning many awards and creating hits enjoyed by people everywhere. With her fame, she started a foundation to help children in developing countries across the world. This amazing story of the Latin-American icon features a fact and photo section at the back.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn't do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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...
7) Prince
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Little Farrokh loved to sing in the choir at school. He thought that having four extra teeth in his mouth helped him to reach the highest notes. After relocating to England with his family, he changed his name to Freddie and joined a rock band called Queen. He knew that a fabulous life was destined for him... and he was right! This amazing story of one of the world's most legendary rock stars features a fact and photo section at the back."--
10) Princess Diana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"[Profiles] the life of Princess Diana, the world's most loved princess"--Provided by publisher.
11) Bruce Lee
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a talented actor, appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. By harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as Enter the Dragon"--Back cover.
12) Bob Dylan
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist. Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry...
13) Ayrton Senna
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Ayrton couldn't keep still and was happiest behind the wheel of a go-kart-- or his father's car. He practiced hard through rain or shine to become World Champion of Formula One. Voted as one of the best Formula One drivers of all time, Senna also gave back to those in his home country, Brazil. His legacy lives on every time the engines start on a racing track. This inspiring story of the racing legend's life features a fact and photo section...
14) Elton John
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Elton started playing his grandmothers piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations...
15) Louise Bourgeois
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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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.
16) Billie Jean King
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
17) Hedy Lamarr
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Hedwig loved learning and was curious about the world, but her acting career in Europe led her into an unhappy marriage where she wasn't allowed to be in films anymore. Thankfully, a better future as a movie star and inventor was waiting for her in America.
18) Pelé
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory-- and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
19) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This magical biography charts the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. It's the perfect gift for young dreamers.
20) Vanessa Nakate
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was something that happened on the other side of the world. As an adult, she saw how droughts in her own country led to crop failure that left families hungry. Inspired by other activists, Vanessa took a stand and began campaigning to save the Congolian rain forests. Soon, she was invited to take her campaign around the world. In 2020, Vanessa participated in an important summit...
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