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(0)Ma Isabel Sánchez Vegara
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Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Neil Armstrong, the first person to walk on the moon. Little Neil's dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before - the moon! Along with his...
2) Prince
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Description
In picture book format, discover the life of Prince, who, from a young age, 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 loved around the world.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
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.
5) Anne Frank
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Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
6) Coco Chanel
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
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Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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.
8) Bruce Lee
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Series
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
A picture book presentation of the life and career of film actor and martial artist Bruce Lee.
10) David Bowie
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Ltd
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
"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.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
A picture-book biography of Jesse Owens, "the youngest of ten children, [who] 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"--Publisher marketing.
12) Maria Montessori
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Introduces readers to Maria Montessori who became an expert in ear ly-childhood education. The book describes Maria's founding of schools based on her education theories and how it revolutionized early-childhood education.
13) Ella Fitzgerald
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Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Description
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.
14) Audrey Hepburn
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
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.
15) Mahatma Gandhi
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
As a young man, Mohandas Gandhi dreamed of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country--ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as "Mahatma" meaning "great soul." This inspiring story of the "Father of India's life features a facts and photos section at the back....
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
When Vivienne was a young woman, she wasn't sure how a working class girl from England could make a living in the art world. But after discovering her passion for design and jewelry making, she erupted onto the fashion scene with a bang. Vivienne's designs became iconic, and she became famous for letting her clothes speak for themselves. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical...
17) Georgia O'Keeffe
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Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
20) Muhammad Ali
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Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Description
Introduces readers to the childhood and life of Muhammed Ali, the boxer who was known to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.