Little people, big dreams
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Amelia Earhart, the American aviation pioneer.
When Amelia was young, she liked to imagine she could stretch her wings and fly away like a bird. As a grown woman, she set a new female world record for flying up to 14,000 feet. She also flew across the Atlantic and the Pacific oceans, and eventually undertook the most dangerous...
2) Coco Chanel
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this international style icon.
Following the death of her mother, Coco spent her early life in an orphanage, where she was taught how to use a needle and thread. From there, she became a cabaret singer, seamstress, hat maker, and, eventually, the world's most famous fashion designer. This moving book features stylish...
3) Frida Kahlo
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Frida Kahlo, the world-renowned painter.
When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief, but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth...
4) Maya Angelou
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In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer, and civil rights activist.
Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved...
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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Agatha Christie, the most famous crime writer of all time.
When Agatha was young, she read books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers, making her the queen of mystery and the best-selling novelist...
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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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Profiles the African American woman who sparked a bus boycott when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person.
9) Ada Lovelace
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Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colorful life of Lord Byron's daughter, from her early love of logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program.
As a child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated...
10) Anne Frank
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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Anne Frank, the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public.
Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War II broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured...
11) Audrey Hepburn
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Pub. Date
2017.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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.
12) Ella Fitzgerald
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Pub. Date
2018.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 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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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries.
As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by...
14) Harriet Tubman
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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who 'never lost a single passenger.'
Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her strength and bravery to escape slavery and journey north on the Underground Railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the South...
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Jane Austen
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16) Jane Goodall
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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees.
When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could.
Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research....
17) Josephine Baker
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Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the incredible life of Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in Paris, where audiences fell in love with her.
Josephine Baker...
18) L. M. Montgomery
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From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables.
Born in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, 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...
19) Mother Teresa
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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, along with her message of love and charity.
Agnes (later to become Mother Teresa) was born in Skopje, Macedonia. She was raised to love God and love others above all else, and from an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion, so she became a nun. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and...
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New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism.
When Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast that she had the brain of a man-whatever that meant. But later, after years of studying, Simone would write a book that challenged the role of women in society, sending shock waves around the world. This...
21) Bruce Lee
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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.
22) David Bowie
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
[2019]
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IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
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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 right--Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
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Mahatma Gandhi
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25) Maria Montessori
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Pub. Date
2019.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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28 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
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From an early age, Maria Montessori challenged the norm, studying science at an all-boys school. As an adult, she became the first female doctor in her country, specializing in the care of children. She went on to make important discoveries that completely changed the course of traditional education, setting up Montessori schools around the world. This inspiring story of the revolutionary doctor's life features a facts and photos section at the back....
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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Pub. Date
2019.
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IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
2019.
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IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Vivienne Westwood
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31) Wilma Rudolph
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Pub. Date
[2019]
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IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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"Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only...
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Zaha Hadid
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Alan Turing
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Astrid Lindgren
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Ayrton Senna
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Billie Jean King
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Bob Dylan
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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised over £30 million for the NHS during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. By buying a copy of this book, you are making a donation of 3% of the cover price to NHS Charities Together.
Once there was a humble boy from Yorkshire called Tom, who was born with his feet firmly on the ground. His determination and courage...
39) Corazon Aquino
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling 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...
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David Attenborough
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Elton John
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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...
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Evonne Goolagong
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Greta Thunberg
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer.
Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager,...
46) Jesse Owens
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Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
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 multimillion-copy bestselling 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. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champion...
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Louise Bourgeois
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist.
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...
50) Pele
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Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
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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 Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
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.
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Steve Jobs
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53) Albert Einstein
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Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, photographs ; 25 cm.
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A biography of the scientist Albert Einstein.
54) Andy Warhol
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Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Charles Darwin tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned naturalist.
56) Charles Dickens
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Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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A brief biography of author Charles Dickens.
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Hans Christian Andersen
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58) Iris Apfel
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Pub. Date
2021.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
2021.
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IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
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Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend's house - where she was forbidden from watching movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day a photographer spotted her and gave her a modeling contract, and from this day she was 'Marilyn Monroe'. She was much-admired but suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films...
62) Mary Anning
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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), portrait ; 25 cm.
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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...
63) Megan Rapinoe
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record–breaking soccer player and activist.
Growing up in Redding, California, Megan discovered her calling chasing a ball on the school playground. 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...
64) Michael Jordan
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Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
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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...
65) Michelle Obama
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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
2021.
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32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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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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Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
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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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Prince tells the inspiring story of this world-renowned singer-songwriter.
71) Stevie Wonder
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IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stevie Wonder, the genius behind some of the world's best-loved songs.
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...
72) Tenzing Norgay
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From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Tenzing Norgay tells the story of this brave mountain climber.
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.