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1) Leo Messi
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team. But life wasn't without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency. But nothing was going to stop Leo from following...
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
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.
4) Anna Pavlova
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
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.
5) Bruce Lee
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English
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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.
6) King Charles
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Language
English
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Little Charles became an heir to the throne aged just three. Prince Charles grew up loving nature and dedicated himself to helping people and the planet through environmental activism and charity work. When he became king in 2022, Charles promised to serve his people with loyalty, respect, and love. This amazing story of the king's life features a facts and photo sections at the back.
8) Steve Irwin
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Pub. Date
2023.
Language
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.
9) 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.
10) Charles Darwin
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
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.
Language
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...
12) Elvis Presley
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Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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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...
13) Mozart
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
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.
14) Tenzing Norgay
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Series
Publisher
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...
15) 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.
16) Marie Curie
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world.
17) Amelia Earhart
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Language
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) Malala Yousafzai
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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
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...
19) Beyoncé
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
From a young age, Beyoncé had a beautiful voice. When she saw her favourite singers hit the stage, she knew that she wanted to be a performer, too. She became part of the chart-topping group Destiny's Child, and as a solo artist inspired fans from her empowering music. With her mission to bring joy to the world, Beyoncé is irreplaceable. This incredible story of the legendary superstar features a fact and photo section at the back.
20) Olive Morris
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of the Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
As a child, little Olive moved to London from Jamaica. When she was older, she stood up against the wrongful arrest of a Nigerian diplomat, and from then on vowed to fight injustice of all kinds. Olive became dedicated to improving the lives of those in her community and beyond. This inspiring story of the activist's life features a facts and photos section at the back.