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41) Shakira
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing songs and dancing whenever she got the opportunity. At 14 years old she recorded her first album, and although it wasn't a success, she knew she had found her calling. She persevered, and within four years she had finally got her first hit! She soon became a Latin American icon, winning many...
42) Megan Rapinoe
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
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....
43) Nelson Mandela
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Presents the life of Nelson Mandela, from his days as an imprisoned freedom fighter to his role as president of South Africa, includes a biographical timeline and historical photographs."--
44) Albert Einstein
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"A brief biography of physicist Albert Einstein."--
45) Freddie Mercury
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Freddie Mercury, the trailblazing musician who rocked the world! Born on the tiny island on Zanzibar off the coast of modern-day Tanzania, young Farrokh dreamt of having a fabulous life. When his parents sent him to boarding school in India, he discovered his true talent for singing, as well as a love of playing rock n...
46) Hedy Lamarr
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped. Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career,...
47) Vanessa Nakate
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Growing up, Vanessa heard very little about climate change but soon discovered how badly it was affecting Africa, her continent. Inspired by others, she campaigned to make sure that African were included in the climate-justice movement, despite efforts to erase her voice. This story of the inspirational activist features a fact and photo section at the back of the book."--
48) Charles Darwin
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"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 brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including...
49) Louis Pasteur
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A brief biography of Louis Pasteur who became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity, his research led to the development of vaccinations."--
50) Rudolf Nureyev
Author
Series
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Motorbooks Intl
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Little Rosalind was born in London to a Jewish family who valued education and public service. Having studied physics and chemistry at Cambridge University, Rosalind moved to Paris to perfect her life's work in X-ray crystallography. She then moved back to King's College London, where she would work on finding the structure of DNA with Maurice Wilkins."--
52) Amanda Gorman
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National...
53) Princess Diana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"[Profiles] the life of Princess Diana, the world's most loved princess"--
54) Mother Teresa
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"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.
55) Sally Ride
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
In this fascinating picture book, young readers meet Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space, and learn how she believed science should be inclusive, prompting her to found an organization encouraging better science education so everyone can reach for the stars!
56) Beyoncé
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated biography of Beyoncé from Destiny's Child to her solo career, includes a fact and photo section in the back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Young readers can discover the extraordinary life of the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the United States, who turned her childhood dreams into a reality.
58) Gloria Steinem
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Gloria Steinem realized from a young age that the general attitude towards women was different to the way people behaved towards men. After spending some time abroad, she became passionate about grassroot activism. This manifested into her work with the women's liberation movement and even the articles she wrote as a journalist. Gloria dedicated her life to women's rights and became one of the most iconic feminists in the world. This inspiring book...
59) King Charles
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
" A vocal supporter of sustainability and conservationism, Charles's life has been spent championing important causes and charities. In 2022, he pledged that he would spend the rest of his life serving his people with loyalty, respect, and love"--
60) Maria Montessori
Author
Series
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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