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Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series,
discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground
Railroad conductor who 'never lost a single passenger.' Little
Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though
life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her strength and
bravery to escape slavery and journey north on the Underground
Railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the South many
times, fighting her whole life to bring others with her to freedom.
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 abolitionist's
life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books
and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In this board book version of David Attenborough - from the
critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People,
BIG DREAMS series - discover the life of the inspiring broadcaster
and conservationist. Little David grew up in Leicester on the
campus of a university, where his father was a professor. As a
child, he spent hours in the science library, collating his own
specimens and creating a mini animal museum. When he was old enough
to go to university, he studied science and zoology - but what he
wanted most of all was to be close to the animals he was studying.
So, he started working in television, visiting animals in their
natural habitats and telling the world the untold stories of these
animals. Little David went on to become one of the most celebrated
environmentalists on the planet, teaching generation after
generation about the importance of the natural world. Babies and
toddlers will love to snuggle as you read to them the engaging
story of this fascinating broadcaster and natural historian, and
will also enjoy exploring the stylish and quirky illustrations of
this sturdy board book on their own. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Take a tour of the world and explore the famous seven wonders of
the ancient world. Find out who was behind all of these
architectural feats and how each national treasure was used. From
the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to the Great Pyramid of Giza, get
ready for an incredible journey!
"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every
bookshelf needs a copy." - Disability Arts Online In this stylishly
illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers,
athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and present.
From Frida Kahlo to Stephen Hawking, find out how these iconic
figures have overcome obstacles, owned their differences and paved
the way for others by making their bodies and minds work for them.
These short biographies tell the stories of people who have faced
unique challenges which have not stopped them from becoming
trailblazers, innovators, advocates and makers. Each person is a
leading figure in their field, be it sport, science, maths, art,
breakdance or the world of pop. Challenge your preconceptions of
disability and mental health with the eye-opening stories of these
remarkable people: Ludwig van Beethoven, Gustav Kirchoff, Henri
Matisse, Eliza Suggs, Helen Keller, Frida Kahlo, John Nash, Stephen
Hawking, Temple Grandin, Stevie Wonder, Nabil Shaban, Terry Fox,
Peter Dinklage, Wanda Diaz Merced, Emmanuel Ofosu Yeboah, Dr Victor
Pineda, Farida Bedwei, Stella Young, Lady Gaga, Arunima Sinha,
Naoki Higashida, Isabella Spingmuhl Tejada, Aaron Philip, Catalina
Devandas Aguilar, Redouan Ait Chitt, Jonas Jacobsson, Trischa Zorn,
Ade Adepitan, and Dynamo. As seen on ITV's Good Morning Britain:
"This book is there to help us all, to encourage us to talk about
how we're all different [...] It's a really, really lovely book,
beautifully illustrated as well."- Presenters Ben Shephard &
Ranvir Singh
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of
Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the
tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from
Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he
loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work
to others, even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to
publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned
his attention to the ordinary, like soup cans he ate from for lunch
every day. He showed the world that the ordinary objects could POP,
and founded a cultural movement, becoming one of the most famous
artists of the 20th Century. 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 inspiring artist's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said 'if I wore
beige, no one would know who I was', told through her clothes and
jewellery. The Queen's Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure,
celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the
story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's
best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime
truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the
Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a foreword by
Michele Clapton, costume designer for series one of Netflix's The
Crown, giving a peek behind the scenes at the recreation of some of
the Queen's most famous outfits. Written by the Waterstones
Children's Book Prize-winning Julia Golding, The Queen's Wardrobe
is full of fascinating stories from the long life of our
record-breaking Queen. The detailed and colourful artwork from
bestselling Kate Hindley shows what it's really like to grow up as
a princess.
Official World Book Day GBP1 book From Michael Morpurgo, co-founder
of the charity Farms for City Children, this charming story for
early readers evokes the wonder, muck and magic of a week on the
farm. The first of many Farm Tales to come, it is a window onto the
countryside, and the way its landscape and animals can leave an
impression on a child's heart forever. 'You're farmers for a week,
so you'll be busy. There'll be no time to miss home. You'll eat
like kings and queens, sleep like logs, and you'll hardly be out of
your wellies, except in bed.' When a young boy goes from the city
to stay on the farm, he discovers a world he never knew existed - a
world of vegetable gardens, ducks and geese, where the sheep graze
in the fields, where apples and pears grow in the orchard. He also
meets Jemima the pig: she smells and she slobbers, she breaks out
of her pen to steal potatoes, and she's the undisputed queen of the
farm. Soon, he's hiding acorns in his pockets to feed to her every
time he sees her. But then, Jemima starts to feel ill. Could she
have eaten too many acorns? Or does this queen of a pig have a
secret...?
Powerful plays, deadly plagues, and chamber pots Shakespeare lived
in a world vastly different from our own. This nonfiction text
breathes life into the pages of history, and gives students a sense
of what life was like in Shakespeare's time. Developed by Timothy
Rasinski and featuring TIME content, this biography includes
essential text features like an index, captions, glossary, and
table of contents. The intriguing sidebars, fascinating images, and
detailed Reader's Guide prompt students to connect back to the
text. The Think Link and Dig Deeper sections develop students'
higher-order thinking skills. The Check It Out! section includes
suggested books, videos, and websites for further reading. Aligned
with state standards, this title features complex and rigorous
content appropriate for students preparing for college and career
readiness.
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG
DREAMS series, discover the life of Agatha Christie, the most
famous crime writer of all time. When Agatha was young, she read
books every night, but always had her own idea for how they should
end! As an adult, her crime novels, with their twists and turns and
peculiar detectives, challenged the minds of millions of readers,
making her the queen of mystery and the bestselling novelist of all
time. This stirring 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 author's life.
Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books and
educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people,
from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them
achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a
dream. This empowering series offers inspiring messages to children
of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in
simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers.
The hardback versions present expanded stories for beginning
readers. Boxed gift sets allow you to collect a selection of the
books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games and
other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives
of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world with
Little People, BIG DREAMS!
In February 2017, Rochelle Riley was reading Twitter posts and came
across a series of black-and-white photos of four-year-old Lola
dressed up as different African American women who had made
history. Rochelle was immediately smitten. She was so proud to see
this little girl so powerfully honor the struggle and achievement
of women several decades her senior. Rochelle reached out to Lola's
mom, Cristi Smith-Jones, and asked to pair her writing with
Smith-Jones's incredible photographs for a book. The goal? To teach
children on the cusp of puberty that they could be anything they
aspired to be, that every famous person was once a child who, in
some cases, overcame great obstacles to achieve. That They Lived:
African Americans Who Changed the World features Riley's grandson,
Caleb, and Lola photographed in timeless black and white, dressed
as important individuals such as business owners, educators, civil
rights leaders, and artists, alongside detailed biographies that
begin with the figures as young children who had the same
ambitions, fears, strengths, and obstacles facing them that readers
today may still experience. Muhammad Ali's bike was stolen when he
was twelve years old and the police officer he reported the crime
to suggested he learn how to fight before he caught up with the
thief. Bessie Coleman, the first African American female aviator,
collected and washed her neighbors' dirty laundry so she could
raise enough money for college. When Duke Ellington was seven years
old, he preferred playing baseball to attending the piano lessons
his mom had arranged. That They Lived fills in gaps in the history
that American children have been taught for generations. For
African American children, it will prove that they are more than
descendants of the enslaved. For all children, it will show that
every child can achieve great things and work together to make the
world a better place for all. That They Lived was made possible
through a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast
Michigan.
Jump into a thrilling new series about fairy-tale heroines, ninja
moves and epic adventures in this debut book perfect for children
aged 5+ CAN THEY SCARE OFF ALL THE BADDIES? Nothing very exciting
EVER happens in the town of Hobbleton. Then Red, Snow and Goldie
are trained up as fairytale ninjas, and find that anything is
possible... When Madame Hart is accused of taking Prince Inigo, the
fairytale ninjas are sure that she isn't behind the kidnapping. Can
they use their new-found skills to catch the real villain? Or will
their ballet teacher stay banished forever?
If you were asked to tell someone on the other side of the world
about yourself, where would you start? Perhaps you'd mention your
favourite hobbies, the pranks you play on your family, or what you
want to be when you grow up. Would you include a selfie or a family
photo? A cute snap of your puppy or that awesome shot of you
playing your favourite sport? In this fascinating and fun
collection, 84 children from incredibly diverse backgrounds share
their stories and photos of what's unique about their lives - from
weather, local festivals and hobbies to their favourite sports and
food. These personal portraits also reveal the many things children
have in common, no matter where they're from. Discover what it's
like to live in an orphanage in Zambezi, by a remote fjord in
Greenland, on a cattle ranch in Australia, high up in the Himalaya
mountains in Nepal, at an eco-lodge in Costa Rica, and much more.
About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the
world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its
first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown
a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now
sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely
Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in
school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture,
sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to
inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and
their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an
adventure. Come explore!
In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of
Maya Angelou, the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights
activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps,
Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped
speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice
through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's
most beloved writers and speakers. 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 Maya Angelou's life. Little People, BIG DREAMS
is a bestselling series of books and educational games that explore
the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
This all-new board book primer - from the multimillion-copy
bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the
youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved artists. In this board
book compilation of the most fantastic artists from the series,
suitable for the youngest readers, introduce your baby to Andy
Warhol, Vivienne Westwood, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Louise
Bourgeois, Pablo Picasso, David Bowie, and Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Each spread shows the young artists with their earliest works, in
images that can inspire even the youngest of children to create and
express themselves. Colourful, captivating illustrations are paired
with age-appropriate text that is fun to read out loud to baby when
snuggled up together! Artists is the perfect first art history
primer for babies and toddlers. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a
bestselling series of books and educational games that explore the
lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to
scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things,
yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series
offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of
formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for
reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback versions present
expanded stories for beginning readers. Boxed gift sets allow you
to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning
cards, matching games and other fun learning tools provide even
more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to
children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who
will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
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