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[2023]
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"Little David loved to draw and looked at the world in his own unique way. He always knew what his path in life would be... he would be an artist! He went to art school and worked day and night to hone his drawing skills. He sold his first painting as a student, and in just five years he had a sell-out solo show of his work. When he moved from the UK to sunny California, he became known for creating bright, bold paintings. From the Grand Canyon to...
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[2022]
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"Gloria Steinem realised from a young age that the general attitude towards women was different to the way people behaved towards men. After spending some time abroad, she became passionate about grassroot activism. This manifested into her work with the women's liberation movement and even the articles she wrote as a journalist. Gloria dedicated her life to women's rights and became one of the most iconic feminists in the world.This inspiring book...
3) Olive Morris
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[2023]
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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.
4) Nikola Tesla
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Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.
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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...
6) Anna Pavlova
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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."--
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"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...
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[2020]
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As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we thing about our planet. This inspiring story features a facts and photos section at the back.
10) Frida Kahlo
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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.
11) Shakira
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As a child, little Shakira knew she was born to be performer. Even as a little girl, she was full of natural rhythm and she was obsessed with singing, writing songs and dancing whenever she got the opportunity. At 14 years old she recorded her first album, and although it wasn't a success, she knew she had found her calling. She persevered, and within four years she had finally got her first hit! She soon became a Latin American icon, winning many...
12) Dwayne Johnson
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"Born into a family of Samoan and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents and watched his family fight in the ring, but he much preferred the football field to wrestling! He trained hard and worked to become a football player, signing with the Calgary Stampeders as a linebacker. But he was cut from the team after just two months. A natural athlete, Dwayne decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and decided...
13) Nelson Mandela
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Little Nelson grew up learning about the racial divisions in South Africa and the unfair treatment of his people. As an adult, he protested against apartheid, a system that separated people based on the color of their skin... until he was imprisoned. But despite his long walk to freedom, Nelson never gave up the fight for justice and equality, and became an icon around the world. This inspiring story of the life of South Africa's first Black president...
14) Hedy Lamarr
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"Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped. Electronics, chemistry, engineering - whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inventions, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career,...
15) Greta Thunberg
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2023.
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Cuando la joven Greta se enteró de la crisis climática, dejó de hablar. No podía entender por qué las personas en el poder no estaban haciendo nada para salvar nuestra Tierra. Un día empezó a protestar frente al Parlamento sueco, creando la 'Huelga escolar por el clima'. Pronto, muchos más jóvenes se unieron a ella en un movimiento global que sacudió a adultos y políticos por igual.
16) Michelle Obama
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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.
17) 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...
18) Frida Kahlo
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2023.
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"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,...
19) Mindy Kaling
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"In this book, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director"--
20) Kamala Harris
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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...
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