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Cowboy Ricky Rides Like the Wind is the story of one little boy and
his desire to ride horses. When Ricky was two years old, he was not
afraid to be put on a horse, and he wanted to ride in the gymkhana
rodeos! Before he was five years old, he won a beautiful belt
buckle. He is following his dream and next spring, he will again
enter the gymkhana events. Ricky has learned that if he tries and
fails, he must try again! Little Ricky Casas, Jr. - I love you!
Keep following your dreams!
Plowing a potato field in 1920, a 14-year-old farm boy from Idaho
saw in the parallel rows of overturned earth a way to 'make
pictures fly through the air.' This boy was not a magician; he was
a scientific genius and just 8 years later he made his brainstorm
in the potato field a reality by transmitting the world's first
television image.
The Gaelic footballer who's won nearly every prize in the game:
Including 5 All-Irelands & 8 All-Stars. 'You need a boot to
kick and hands and shoulders to mark your opposition. But without a
sharp brain, you'll never make it as a Kerry footballer.' Follow
Colm from his days as a tiny, freckle-faced kid - the youngest of
seven in a GAA-mad family from Killarney - all the way to Croke
Park, where he won five All-Ireland titles. This is the story of
how a boy who everyone said wasn't big enough or strong enough to
wear the green and gold jersey of Kerry became one of the greatest
Gaelic footballers of all time.
A companion to "Historic Boys," these are the stories of girls--and
women--who changed and influenced history with acts of courage and
daring. Compiled from stories that appeared in "Saint Nicholas"
magazine in 1887.
Chadwick Boseman captivated audiences as Marvel's Black Panther.
With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special
feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Boseman's life,
acting career, and experience playing Black Panther.
Chadwick Boseman captivated audiences as Marvel's Black Panther.
With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special
feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Boseman's life,
acting career, and experience playing Black Panther.
Who are the people that inspired Bear Grylls to become one of the
world's toughest adventurers? From famous explorers whose
never-say-die attitude led them to achieve astonishing feats, to
everyday people unexpectedly caught up in life-threatening
situations, True Grit is a collection of some of the toughest feats
of survival ever accomplished. Learn what it takes to make it
through alive in some of the planet's most dangerous locations from
these exciting tales of death-defying resilience. Abridged for
younger readers.
Ada Byron is rich and clever, but she longs to be free. Free to explore all the amazing ideas that come to her imagination, like flying mechanical horses and stories inspired by her travels. Free to find love and passion beyond the watchful gaze of her mother and governesses. And free to learn the full truth about her father, the notorious Lord Byron. Then Ada meets a man whose invention might just change the world – and he needs her visionary brilliance to bring it to life . . .
A wonderfully witty and poignant portrayal of the young life of Ada Lovelace, the 19th-century mathematician who is hailed as the world’s first computer programmer.
Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of
events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the
story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers
in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a
soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with
them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief
gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some
unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of
war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp
from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his
antics.Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story
offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.
Leon "Locksmith" Rolle is one-quarter of the phenomenally
successful band Rudimental. In this book, he shares his
aspirational story. With chapters on mindset, self-belief and
confidence, Leon encourages you to find balance and happiness, no
matter what life throws at you. Leon grew up in Hackney, where he
played semi-professional football and went on to form Rudimental
with three childhood friends. He says: "Things weren't always easy
for me growing up, and I made a lot of mistakes. But I don't regret
any of it, because everything that's happened has made me
Locksmith, and that makes me proud. I want you to be proud of
yourself too. You have the power to be great, and successes,
mistakes and failures are all just a part of life. It's the journey
that counts, because that's what makes you who you are." Let Leon's
story inspire you to embrace life and fulfil your incredible
potential.
Benedict Cumberbatch captivated audiences as Marvel's Doctor
Strange. With compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood
special feature, this book provides an engaging overview of
Cumberbatch's life, acting career, and experience playing Doctor
Strange.
Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens, African American
track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist, in this
fascinating kids' biography. Jesse Owens is one of the most famous
athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout
his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to
his teammates, because of the color of his skin. However, he went
on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic
Games. This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major
events of Jesse's life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in
Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better
opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as
a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time
jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond. DK Life Stories goes
beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of history's
most interesting and inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and
hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text
to create an engaging book children will enjoy reading. Definition
boxes, information sidebars, inspiring quotes, and other nonfiction
text features add depth, and a handy reference section at the back
makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want
to collect.
"The Jerrie Mock Story is the rewarding tale of a feisty woman who
not only followed her dream, but made it happen." - Dorothy S.
Cochrane, curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum In
this biography for middle-grade readers, Nancy Roe Pimm tells the
story of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, the first woman to fly solo
around the world. In her trusty Cessna, The Spirit of Columbus-also
known as Charlie-she traveled from Columbus, Ohio, on an eastward
route that totaled nearly twenty-three thousand miles and took
almost a month. Overcoming wind, ice, mechanical problems, and
maybe even sabotage, Mock persevered. Mock caught the aviation bug
at seven years old, when she rode in a Ford Trimotor plane with her
parents. In high school, she displayed a talent for math and
science, and she was the only woman in her aeronautical engineering
classes at Ohio State University. Although she then settled into
domestic life, she never lost her interest in flying. What began as
a joking suggestion from her husband to fly around the world
prompted her to pursue her childhood dream. But the dream became a
race, as another woman, Joan Merriam Smith, also sought to be the
first to circle the globe. Even though Mock beat Smith and
accomplished what her heroine Amelia Earhart had died trying to do,
her feat was overshadowed by the Vietnam War and other world
events. Now, Pimm introduces Mock to a new generation of
adventurers.
What made an ordinary monk become a catalyst for the Reformation in
Europe in the 1500s? What were the reasons lying behind his nailing
of 95 theses against the practice of indulgences to the door of the
Schlosskirche in Wittenberg in 1517? Why was Martin Luther's life
in danger? How did his apparent kidnapping result in the first ever
New Testament translated into the German language? Discover how a
fresh understanding of the Scriptures not only transformed his own
life but had a huge impact upon Europe.
The hill tribes of Southeast Asia told legends that one day the
White Book that their ancestors had lost would be brought back to
them. When the Karen tribe saw the Bible in 1813 through the
mission of Adoniram Judson, they recognised the White Book of their
stories. This is the amazing true story of how the faith spread
through the land of Myanmar, formerly Burma.
Chris Pratt captivated audiences as Marvel's Star-Lord. With
compelling images, fun facts, and an Inside Hollywood special
feature, this book provides an engaging overview of Pratt's life,
acting career, and experience playing Star-Lord.
Una ibe impumelelo le ndatshana yami ngizobonge kakhulu imizamo
yami yokuzikhandla ngibhala ngicima. Lokho kusho ukuthi akudingeki
umuntu aze abe isifundiswa esikhulu ukuze akwazi ukubhala incwadi.
Umuntu webanga leshumi kuphela kusho ukuthi, uvuthwe ngokupelele
ukuthi angazibhalela eyakhe incwadi. Nakuba kunjalo, kunabantu
abangifaka ugqozi lokubhala. Labo ngoCleophas Nxumalo no-Erick
Mnguni (onguthishanhloko) ababengifundisa Ekucabangeni High School,
eNquthu. Abanye yilaba: uVincent Zulu kanye noZamambo Mkhize. Laba
bavengifundisa laphaya eSwelihle High School, eMlazi. Engingeke
ngakhohlwa nguye ngumsakazi uThokozani Nene, ngomdlalo wakhe othi
Isigcawu Senkantolo. Kungosizo lwalo mdlalo ngizamile ukubhala
indlela okusetshenzwa ngayo enkantolo. Kungalo mdlalo ngifikelwe
ukubhala ngigxile kakhulu ekuphenyeni kwasenkantolo. Ngithi kini
nikhule nikhokhobe! Okwesibili, ngizothanda ukusho ukuthi le ndabe
akusiyo indabe eyenzeka. Izindawo okukhulunywa ngazo kule ncwadi,
iningi lazo.
When Haatchi was injured by a train, he lost one of his legs and
his tail - a huge problem for such a big dog. He needed some
serious love; he needed to find his perfect Forever Home. And then
Haatchi met Owen. Owen was finding life hard too. He also needed
some love. And, like Haatchi, he had a lot of love to give . . .
This is the inspiring true story of the best friends who can
overcome any problem together. Because, after all, it doesn't
matter how many legs or wheels you have, it's who journeys with
you.
Everyone has heard the legend of Greyfriars Bobby, the Skye terrier
who belonged to a policeman in Edinburgh more than one hundred and
fifty years ago - and who was as loyal in death as in life to his
master. He was so famous that it's said that Queen Victoria paid
him a special visit. But until now, not all the facts of this often
told story have been known. Richard Brassey uncovered new research
in preparing this book. Best of all, however, is the warmth and
humour in the words and pictures that has made this story a
favourite for generations of readers.
"The Jerrie Mock Story is the rewarding tale of a feisty woman who
not only followed her dream, but made it happen." - Dorothy S.
Cochrane, curator, Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum In
this biography for middle-grade readers, Nancy Roe Pimm tells the
story of Geraldine "Jerrie" Mock, the first woman to fly solo
around the world. In her trusty Cessna, The Spirit of Columbus-also
known as Charlie-she traveled from Columbus, Ohio, on an eastward
route that totaled nearly twenty-three thousand miles and took
almost a month. Overcoming wind, ice, mechanical problems, and
maybe even sabotage, Mock persevered. Mock caught the aviation bug
at seven years old, when she rode in a Ford Trimotor plane with her
parents. In high school, she displayed a talent for math and
science, and she was the only woman in her aeronautical engineering
classes at Ohio State University. Although she then settled into
domestic life, she never lost her interest in flying. What began as
a joking suggestion from her husband to fly around the world
prompted her to pursue her childhood dream. But the dream became a
race, as another woman, Joan Merriam Smith, also sought to be the
first to circle the globe. Even though Mock beat Smith and
accomplished what her heroine Amelia Earhart had died trying to do,
her feat was overshadowed by the Vietnam War and other world
events. Now, Pimm introduces Mock to a new generation of
adventurers.
This title introduces readers to the life and music of Lizzo.
Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in her life
make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
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