Little people, big dreams
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2) Coco Chanel
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Presents designer Coco Chanel's early life in an orphanage, where her sewing genius leads her to become a cabaret performer, hat maker, and international fashion icon.
3) Frida Kahlo
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An introduction to the life and achievements of the famed Mexican artist describes the childhood accident that ended her ambitions to study medicine and prompted her to become an artist while regularly confined by disabilities.
4) Maya Angelou
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Offers an illustrated telling of the life of Maya Angelou that focuses on how she overcame childhood trauma and realized her dream and became one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers.
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"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...
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"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. Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women to get the vote, and inspired other women to demonstrate, go on hunger strikes, and protest for the cause. This inspiring and informative biography comes with extra facts about Emmeline's life at the back"--Amazon
7) Marie Curie
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Marie Curie, the Nobel Prize–winning scientist.
When Marie was young, she was unable to go to college because she was a woman. But when she was older, her scientific work was respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer, and she went on to win the Nobel Prize...
8) Rosa Parks
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Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. Rosa was described as "the mother of the freedom movement". This inspiring story of Rosa's life is moving,...
9) Ada Lovelace
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Presents information about Ada Lovelace, from her childhood in England and her studies in mathematics to her development of the first computer programming language.
10) Anne Frank
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Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
11) Audrey Hepburn
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Frances Lincoln Chilren's Books, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
12) Ella Fitzgerald
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Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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.
13) Georgia O'Keeffe
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Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
14) Harriet Tubman
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Presents information about Harriet Tubman, from her childhood in slavery to brave escape to the North and her work to help others escape slavery.
15) Jane Austen
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Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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Presents information about Jane Austen, from her childhood in the English countryside to how her own heartbreak became the inspiration for "Pride and Prejudice.".
16) Jane Goodall
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Presents the life and accomplishments of the zoologist who studied and cared for chimpanzees.
17) Josephine Baker
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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.
18) L. M. Montgomery
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"Lucy Maud Montgomery lost her mother when she was very young. Left in the care of less-than-encouraging grandparents, she found comfort in reading, writing, and her imagination. When Maud grew up, she wrote about the childhood she wished she had, creating one of the best-loved characters of all time: Anne of Green Gables."--Back cover.
19) Mother Teresa
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"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
21) Bruce Lee
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Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was the child star of Hong Kong cinema appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. But, after getting into trouble as a teenager, his father sent him to live in America. Starring roles were hard to come by for Asian-American actors in Hollywood, but by harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as "Enter the Dragon'....
22) David Bowie
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"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.
23) Dolly Parton
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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 rightDolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
24) Mahatma Gandhi
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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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....
25) Maria Montessori
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Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
26) Mary Shelley
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New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein.
When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra...
27) Muhammad Ali
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Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
28) Rudolf Nureyev
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From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rudolf Nureyev, one of the greatest male ballet dancers of all time.
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...
29) Stephen Hawking
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Chronicles the life of the brilliant physicist and author who made one of the biggest scietific discoveries of the twentieth century, Hawking radiation.
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Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"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 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.
31) Wilma Rudolph
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Chronicles the life and career of the Olympic champion runner, from her childhood struggling with polio to her remarkable recovery and her broken track records.
32) Zaha Hadid
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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[2019] ©2019
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32 pages.
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"Zaha 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 spectacular vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the most outstanding buildings in the world-including the...
33) Alan Turing
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2020.
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28 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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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.
34) Astrid Lindgren
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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"Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. 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 inspiring writer's life."--by publisher.
35) Ayrton Senna
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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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
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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
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Motorbooks International
Pub. Date
2020.
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32 pages : illustrations (color) ; 25 cm.
39) Corazon Aquino
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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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...
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David Attenborough
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41) Elton John
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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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...
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When Ernest Shackleton was young, he 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. This exciting book features stylish and...
43) Evonne Goolagong
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"Evonne grew up on a hot, dusty farm in Australia. She was the third of eight children, and descendant of the Wirundjuri people, who have lived on the land for more than 60,000 years. Her talent for tennis was discovered at a local tennis club, and before she knew it, the girl dreaming about the place called "Wimbledon" was playing on center court. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a...
44) Greta Thunberg
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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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...
46) Jesse Owens
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
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Discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star. The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including...
47) John Lennon
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From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn't have known they were about to change music forever.
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Louise Bourgeois
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" 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 wrong....
50) Pele
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pelé, Brazil's all-time King of Football.
With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighborhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory — and he was right! With Pelé and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today,...
51) RuPaul
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul's Drag Race.
52) Steve Jobs
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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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
54) Andy Warhol
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Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work to others, even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned his attention to the ordinary, like soup cans he ate from for lunch every day. He showed the world that the...
55) Charles Darwin
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
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When Hans Christian Andersen was a little boy, he treated storybooks as jewels to be treasured. He wanted to perform on stage, but was always cast as the troll. Luckily, through theatre, he found a love for writing. He wrote about both the ordinary and fantastic, in stories like 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Mermaid', never talking down to children. This enchanting book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including...
58) Iris Apfel
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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...
59) Kamala Harris
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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...
60) Malala Yousafzai
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate.
61) Marilyn Monroe
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Learn about the incredible life of Marilyn Monroe, the iconic movie star, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
62) Mary Anning
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Discover the life of Mary Anning, the first paleontologist and daring fossil hunter.
63) Megan Rapinoe
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Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field--and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....
64) Michael Jordan
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"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 back"--Page...
65) Michelle Obama
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"Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and best-selling books. This empowering book features stylish and quirky...
66) Mindy Kaling
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When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in particular, Saturday Night Live. At college, she studied theatre and met a friend with whom she created her first off-Broadway production. It was there she was spotted by the writer and producer of The Office (US) for the role of Kelly Kapoor. Mindy went on to write and executive produce hilarious episodes of The Office. She then went on to create The Mindy Project, and Never Have I Ever,...
67) Pablo Picasso
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"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...
68) Prince
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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...
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Born into a large, well-educated, and loving family in London, Rosalind grew up with a keen desire to do things that would better the lives of others. By the age of 15, she knew she wanted to be a scientist. Less than 20 years later, she took the world's first photograph of DNA, changing the future of science forever. This inspiring story of the pioneering scientist features a fact and photo section at the back.
71) Stevie Wonder
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"At just 8 years old, it was clear that Stevland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
72) Tenzing Norgay
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"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...
73) Lenny Henry
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Lenny Henry tells the inspiring story of the talented British comedian determined to make the world laugh.