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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
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English
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" 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...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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As a kid, Diana was known for her selflessness--she won a prize for being the most caring girl in school. When she married Prince Charles and became a princess, she used her status to advocate for all kinds of different charities. Her legacy of kindness changed the world forever.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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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. 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...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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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...
5) RuPaul
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and thats where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs....
6) Mary Anning
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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When Mary was little, her family was very poor. She used to help her dad to comb for shells and bones up high on dangerous cliffs. After receiving a book as a gift from a kind benefactor, Mary learned all about fossils. She continued to hunt for them and made the startling discovery of a complete skeleton of an ichthyosaur. Sadly, she wasn't allowed to study along with all the other men, but she carried on making her own discoveries - including dinosaur...
7) Mozart
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned classical musician and composer known for his prodigious talent and ability to write across a wide variety of styles.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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"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) Bruce Lee
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"Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a talented actor, appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. By harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as Enter the Dragon"--from Back Cover.
11) Harriet Tubman
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Pub. Date
2018.
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English
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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.
12) Audrey Hepburn
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Pub. Date
2017.
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English
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Presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF.
13) Steve Irwin
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Pub. Date
2023.
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English
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Steve spent his childhood helping out on his family's wildlife refuge in Australia. He saved his first crocodile at just nine and as an adult became a leading crocodile expert. With his television shows, Steve captured the hearts of people all over the world and inspired viewers to cherish and respect the planet. This incredible story of the conservationist's life features a facts and photo section at the back.
14) Sally Ride
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English
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This magical biography charts the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to go into space. It's the perfect gift for young dreamers.
15) Anna Pavlova
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Little Anna visited the theater with her mother and was transfixed by the beautiful dancers on stage. From that moment, all she wanted was to become a ballerina herself. She trained hard and made it into ballet school, and from there she because one of the greatest dancers in history. This amazing story of the prima ballerina features a fact and photo section at the back.
16) Stevie Wonder
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland 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...
17) Amelia Earhart
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
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English
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Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
18) Neil Armstrong
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Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before - the moon! Along with his...
19) Malala Yousafzai
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Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala...
20) Tenzing Norgay
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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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...
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