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Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Description
Outspoken, energetic, and fun, Sonia Sotomayor has managed to turn every struggle in life into a triumph. Born in the Bronx to immigrant parents from Puerto Rico, Sonia found out at age nine that she had diabetes, a serious illness now but an even more dangerous one fifty years ago. How did young Sonia handle the devastating news? She learned to give herself her daily insulin shots and became determined to make the most out of her life. It was the...
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Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[2010]
Physical Desc
105 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
Description
As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found in the author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: United States President.
5) Who is Bono?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
112 pages cm.
Description
"How did an Irish schoolboy become the lead singer of a world-famous rock band and the founder of several humanitarian groups? Track Bono's rise to fame in this exciting addition to the Who Was? series."--Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
"The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world. We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the "Queen of Talk" wasn't always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprah's kindness, resilience, and determination are just some of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he'd always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments....
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
49 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Profiles Kamala Harris, U.S. senator and the first woman to be elected vice president of the United States, detailing the actions she has taken to achieve success in politics.
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
106 pages : black and white illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy-more energy than most other kids his age-and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
51 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
"Ken Jennings is considered the greatest of all-time contestants on Jeopardy! and became a household name after his impressive 74-game winning streak. After the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek, Jennings became the first guest to host Jeopardy! Read more about Ken Jennings and his curious life in this Who HQ Now biography." --Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
50 pages : illustrations, map ; 20 cm.
Description
When she was just fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg knew she wanted to change the world. With a hand-painted sign that read "School strike for the climate" in Swedish, Greta sat alone on the steps of the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on climate change.
13) Who is RuPaul?
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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Description
"RuPaul Andre Charles always knew he was meant to be a performer. Even as a young child, he loved to dress up and imitate the glamorous women he saw on television. When he turned fifteen, he began studying theater in a performing arts school in Atlanta and never looked back. Ru developed his drag-queen personality and launched his career in the 1980s. He now hosts and judges the widely popular and long-running show RuPaul's Drag Race, which has raised...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
Looks at the life of the cartoonist and animator, famous for creating over two hundred fifty cartoon shorts for Warner Brothers starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and other popular characters.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
107 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
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When he was nine years old, Neil deGrasse Tyson went on a trip that would change his life. While visiting the Hayden Planetarium at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, he discovered the world of astronomy and felt like the universe was calling to him. He answered that call by diving deep into astronomy courses. After graduating from the Bronx High School of Science, he went on to earn a doctorate in astrophysics and eventually found his...
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Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Description
Imagine over three million square miles of sand dunes that are as tall as a ten-story building. That place is real--it's the Sahara Desert! Vast, yes! And home to fascinating creatures such as ostriches and fennec foxes as well as amazing plant life. Readers will also learn about the famous trade routes of the past with caravans of up to 10,000 camels, European explorers to the region (some very unlucky ones), and native populations like the Imazighen....
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Description
"Star Trek stands as one of the most popular science-fiction series of all time, and Captain Picard is one of its fan-favorite characters thanks to his inspiring quotes and brilliant leadership. As the captain of the starship USS Enterprise, Picard has taken viewers with him on adventures through space for decades. Now, young fans can learn even more about the famous character, including details about his obsessions with Earl Grey tea and Shakespeare"--...
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