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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline...
2) Marie curie
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world.
Author
Language
English
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Description
Michelle Obama grew up on the south side of Chicago. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others. When she met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. As an advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, she became a powerful First Lady.
4) Muhammad Ali
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
5) Mindy Kaling
Author
Language
English
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Description
"In this book, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents 50 biographies from the popular series, rewritten for an older audience and each accompanied by a timeline, featuring extra information, important dates, and photos.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Frida Kahlo's desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back.
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
As a child, Elton started playing his grandmothers piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his first word. He was fascinated by how objects worked and, although he didn't love school, he loved physics and math books. His brilliant mind contemplated space and time, and he eventually came up with the theory of relativity. He shared his knowledge with the rest of the world, becoming the most original mind of the twentieth century. This fascinating book features stylish...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Shakira was obsessed with singing, writing songs, and dancing whenever she could. She recorded her first album at the age of 13 and son became a star, winning many awards and creating hits enjoyed by people everywhere. With her fame, she started a foundation to help children in developing countries across the world. This amazing story of the Latin-American icon features a fact and photo section at the back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lewis's childhood was filled with days spent watching Formula One racing with his dad. His hobby led him to go-kart racing and, at the age of 10, he won the British Kart Championship. Shortly after, he began training as a racing driver with McLaren, rising through the ranks to become the top of his field. This amazing story of the first Black Formula One driver features a fact and photo section at the back."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.
"Born during a lighting storm, Nikola was called a child of light by his mother. He felt electricity after stroking his cat and was fascinated! With his brilliant mind, Nikola imagined inventions in his head and brought them to life. After studying electricity, he invented technology that could harness the power of alternating current, which today powers many things in our...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught her to be proud of who she was, and all that had come before her. But when the family moved from Oklahoma's Rocky Mountains to the city of San Francisco, it was a big change, and Wilma fully realized how unfairly the world treated Native Americans. As an adult, she became a leader in the fight for Native American rights, and rose to become the first woman ever to...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Tras la muerte de su madre, Coco pasó sus primeros años en un orfanato, donde le enseñaron a usar aguja e hilo. A partir de ahí, se convirtió en cantante de cabaret, costurera, sombrerera y, finalmente, en la diseñadora de moda más famosa del mundo. Este libro conmovedor presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior, incluida una línea de tiempo biográfica con fotos históricas y un perfil detallado...
17) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, un sello editorial de The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando Frida era una adolescente, un terrible accidente de tránsito cambió su vida para siempre. Incapaz de caminar, comenzó a pintar desde su cama. Sus autorretratos, que muestran su dolor y su pena, pero también su pasión por la vida y su instinto de supervivencia, la han convertido en una de las artistas más famosas del siglo XX. Este libro conmovedor presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior,...
18) Pelé: en español
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, un sello editorial de The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
Español
Description
"Con un calcetín lleno de trapos por pelota, Pelé perfeccionó sus habilidades en un barrio pobre de Brasil. Creía que, algún día, llevaría a su país a la victoria en la Copa del Mundo, ¡y tenía razón! Con Pelé y sus súper habilidades en el equipo, Brasil levantó el trofeo tres veces. Hoy en día, es ampliamente considerado como el mejor futbolista que jamás haya existido, y también un héroe fuera del campo, que usa su voz para ayudar...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
Español
Description
Rosa Parks creció en Alabama, donde aprendió a defenderse a una edad temprana. Rosa se convirtió en activista de los derechos civiles. En 1955, se negó a ceder su asiento a un hombre blanco en un autobús segregado, lo que provocó el boicot a los autobuses de Montgomery. Su valiente decisión tuvo un gran impacto en los derechos civiles y finalmente llevó al fin de la segregación en el transporte público. Nunca dejó de trabajar por la igualdad...
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