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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 years 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...
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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...
3) 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...
4) Ada Lovelace
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ada Lovelace, from her childhood in England and her studies in mathematics to her development of the first computer programming language.
Author
Language
English
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...
8) Mozart
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, little Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart learned how to play the keyboard by watching his older sister. His extraordinary talent shone through, and he began delighting audiences with his music. He played many instruments and wrote groundbreaking work that is still enjoyed by music-lovers today. This inspiring story of the legendary classical musician features a fact and photo section at the back." --
"Discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis was born into poverty in North Mississippi, a place where opportunities were a rare thing to see. Still, he felt that someday, somehow, something amazing would happen. When he sang in a school talent show, he realized that singing was all he wanted to do with his life. He had just...
10) Muhammad Ali
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
11) 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...
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.
13) 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...
14) Jane Austen
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Jane Austen, from her childhood in the English countryside to how her own heartbreak became the inspiration for "Pride and Prejudice."
15) 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...
16) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Language
English
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Description
Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
17) Michael Jordan
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"One of five siblings, Little Michael grew up facing competition in every game he played. When he failed to make the school basketball squad, he trained all summer long. The next year, he was the star of the team, and went on to become the most famous player of all time. By working hard to be the best, Michael encourages us to always shoot for our dreams. This inspiring story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the...
19) 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.
20) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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. This inspiring story of the life of South Africa's first Black president...
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