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21) David Bowie
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists."--Amazon.
22) Dolly Parton
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right-Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
23) Mahatma Gandhi
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
As a young man, Mohandas Gandhi dreamed of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country--ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as "Mahatma" meaning "great soul." This inspiring story of the "Father of India's life features a facts and photos section at the back....
24) Maria Montessori
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early childhood expert-founding schools with her revolutionary educational theories and changing the lives of many children. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical...
26) Muhammad Ali
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
IWhen he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen. He wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him him to learn how to box first. After training hard in the gym, Muhammad developed a strong jab and an even stronger work ethic. His smart thinking and talking earned him the greatest title in boxing: Heavyweight Champion of the World. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical...
27) Rudolf Nureyev
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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...
28) Stephen Hawking
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline...
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Vivienne Westwood always stood up for the outsider--even at school. When she grew up, she created a fashion philosophy that went against the grain and celebrated the music of the moment: punk. Vivienne became a world-famous famous designer by staying true to herself and speaking up for what she believed in. This inspiring story of the outspoken fashion designer's life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
30) Wilma Rudolph
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only...
31) Zaha Hadid
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her ... vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed [world-famous] buildings ... including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre"--Publisher...
32) Alan Turing
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this book discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in England, where his best friends were numbers and a little boy called Christopher. When his young friend died, Alan retreated to the world of numbers and codes, where he discovered how to crack the code of the Nazi Enigma machine..
33) Aretha Franklin
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. The fourth of five children, Aretha was born in Tennessee and took the stage at an early age in her fathers church choir. She went on to become the bestselling rhythm and blues singer of all time, and the first woman to be installed in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations...
34) Astrid Lindgren
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Little Astrid grew up on an old farm in Sweden. Her childhood was very happy, so happy that she never wanted to grow up. When she was four, her friend Edit read Astrid her first story. Suddenly, the entire place was filled with giants, witches and fairies. They all came out from a magic object call a book. Astrid did her best to learn how to read, and once she started, she couldn't stop! Soon, there were no books left to borrow from the library and...
35) Ayrton Senna
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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...
36) Billie Jean King
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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...
37) Bob Dylan
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised ov er Đ30 million for the UK's National Health Service during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic."--Publisher's description.
Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire, England called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage saw him and his comrades through the worst crisis the world had ever known: World War Two. So when a new crisis struck in...
39) Corazon Aquino
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines. Little Cory was a shy, studious child with a great sense of justice. As a young woman and wife, she and her family felt compelled to speak out against the unjust leader who was ruining their country. Showing bravery, reliability and honesty, she led the revolution that ended the dictators...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we thing about our planet. This inspiring story features a facts and photos section at the back.
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