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1) Dolly Parton
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : 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...
2) Coco Chanel
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
3) Marie Curie
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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.
5) Shakira
Author
Series
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
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Little Farrokh loved to sing in the choir at school. He thought that having four extra teeth in his mouth helped him to reach the highest notes. After relocating to England with his family, he changed his name to Freddie and joined a rock band called Queen. He knew that a fabulous life was destined for him... and he was right! This amazing story of one of the world's most legendary rock stars features a fact and photo section at the back."--
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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.
10) Prince
Author
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent-- whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals - turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved...
11) Agatha Christie
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts...
12) L.M. Montgomery
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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 she wished she had, creating one of the best-loved characters of all time: Anne of Green Gables."--Back cover.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 16 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Introduce your little one to the world's best-loved painter. Told in simple sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read aloud to little dreamers."--Page 4 of cover.
14) Stevie Wonder
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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...
15) Wilma Rudolph
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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...
16) Anne Frank
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
17) Maria Montessori
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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...
18) Louise Bourgeois
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
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Description
When Louise was a little girl, her mother died. She learned to express her feelings through drawing-- and when she grew up, she turned these drawings into sculpture, confronting her own fears through art. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.
19) Billie Jean King
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
20) Rudolf Nureyev
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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...
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