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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "An absolute home run! You will
never look at WWII the same way again." --Brad Thor, #1 bestselling
author "Meltzer and Mensch are masters." --Jon Meacham, author The
Soul of America "A true story that reads like a thriller."
--Alexander S. Vindman, LT. Col., U.S. Army (Ret.) "An outstanding
and memorable reading experience....a true page-turner from
beginning to end." --Bookreporter From the New York Times
bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy and The Lincoln
Conspiracy comes the little-known true story of a Nazi plot to kill
FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the height of World
War II. In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany raged abroad,
President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a face-to-face
sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. This
first-ever meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would decide
some of the most crucial strategic details of the war. Yet when the
Nazis found out about the meeting, their own secret plan took
shape--an assassination plot that would've changed history. A true
story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political
intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details FDR's pivotal meeting in
Tehran and the deadly Nazi plot against the heads of state of the
three major Allied powers who attended it. With all the hallmarks
of a Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch page-turner, The Nazi Conspiracy
explores the great political minds of the twentieth century,
investigating the pivotal years of the war in gripping detail. This
meeting of the Big Three changed the course of World War II. Here's
the inside story of how it almost led to a world-shattering
disaster.
A major international bestseller. The little-known true story of a
Nazi plot to kill Winston Churchill, President Franklin Roosevelt
and Joseph Stalin at the height of World War II, and how it was
averted. In 1943 only three men stood in Hitler's way; Churchill,
Roosevelt and Stalin. As the war against Nazi Germany raged, the
Allied leaders desperately needed to meet face-to-face and discuss
their strategy. Facing extreme danger, they travelled to Tehran to
meet in secret. Yet when the Nazis found out about the meeting,
their own covert plan took shape-an assassination plot. A true
story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political
intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details this pivotal meeting of the
Big Three and the deadly Nazi scheme that could've changed history.
In page-turning detail, it shows the greatest political minds of
the twentieth century at work and reveals how they strategized to
defeat the enemy, all whilst coming close to world-shattering
disaster.
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I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Brad Meltzer; Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
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R385
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From the New York Times bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy
and The Lincoln Conspiracy comes the little-known true story of a
Nazi plot to kill FDR, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill at the
height of World War II. In 1943, as the war against Nazi Germany
raged abroad, President Franklin Roosevelt had a critical goal: a
face-to-face sit-down with his allies Joseph Stalin and Winston
Churchill. This meeting of the Big Three in Tehran, Iran, would
decide some of the most crucial strategic details of the war. Yet
when the Nazis found out about the meeting, their own secret plan
took shape-an assassination plot that would've changed history. A
true story filled with daring rescues, body doubles, and political
intrigue, The Nazi Conspiracy details FDR's pivotal meeting in
Tehran and the deadly Nazi plot against the heads of state of the
three major Allied powers who attended it. With all the hallmarks
of a Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch page-turner, The Nazi Conspiracy
explores the great political minds of the twentieth century,
investigating the pivotal years of the war in gripping detail. This
meeting of the Big Three changed the course of World War II. Here's
the inside story of how it almost led to a world-shattering
disaster.
The seventh addition to this New York Times bestselling
series spotlights Helen Keller and shows kids that obstacles can
create heroes (Cover may vary) When Helen Keller was very
young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind.
Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her
to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met
someone who change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan.
With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language
and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen
grew up to become a social activist, leading the fight for disabled
people and so many other causes. This friendly, fun biography
series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret
Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids
to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A
timeline of key events in the hero’s history
   • Photos that bring the story more fully to
life    • Comic-book-style illustrations that
are irresistibly adorable    • Childhood
moments that influenced the hero    • Facts
that make great conversation-starters    • A
virtue this person embodies: Helen Keller's resourcefulness was key
to her success. You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic,
informative series!
"We can all be heroes" is the message entertainingly told in
this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography
series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player,
Jackie Robinson (Cover may vary) Jackie Robinson always loved
sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the
Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African
Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't
allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin.
Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color,
played together. He became the first Black player in Major League
Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way
to equality in all sports in America. This friendly, fun biography
series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret
Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids
to dream big. Included in each book are:    • A
timeline of key events in the hero’s history
   • Photos that bring the story more fully to
life    • Comic-book-style illustrations that
are irresistibly adorable    • Childhood
moments that influenced the hero    • Facts
that make great conversation-starters   • A virtue
this person embodies: Jackie Robinson's bravery led him to make his
mark in baseball history. You’ll want to collect each book
in this dynamic, informative series!
Previously collected in the interactive book History Decoded, these
stories are now collected in a reading book for any history buff.
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I am Mister Rogers
Brad Meltzer; Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
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R521
R418
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The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and
philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times
bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. This
book spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs,
who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through
her Imagination Library. This friendly, fun biography series
inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.
One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream
big. Included in each book are: * A timeline of key events in the
hero's history * Photos that bring the story more fully to life *
Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable *
Childhood moments that influenced the hero * Facts that make great
conversation-starters * A character trait that made the person
heroic and that readers can aspire to You'll want to collect each
book in this dynamic, informative series!
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I am Gandhi (Paperback)
Brad Meltzer, Christopher Eliopoulos
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R193
Discovery Miles 1 930
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Advocate for peace and nonviolent revolutionary Gandhi is the 12th
hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography
series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) As a young man in
India, Gandhi saw firsthand how people were treated unfairly.
Refusing to accept injustice, he came up with a brilliant way to
fight back through quiet, peaceful protest. He took his methods
with him from South Africa back to India, where he led a nonviolent
revolution that freed his country from British rule. Through his
calm, steady heroism, Gandhi changed everything for India and
inspired civil rights movements all over the world, proving that
the smallest of us can be the most powerful. This friendly, fun
biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and
the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books
encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
   • A timeline of key events in the hero’s
history    • Photos that bring the story more
fully to life    • Comic-book-style
illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
   • Childhood moments that influenced
the hero    • Facts that make great
conversation-starters    • A virtue this
person embodies: Gandhi's commitment to peace is celebrated in this
biography You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic,
informative series!
The youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate, Pakistani women's rights
activist Malala Yousafzai, is the 26th hero in the New York Times
bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Malala
Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of 17 for speaking
out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was
an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she
refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked
by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the
shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free
education for children all over the world. This friendly, fun
biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and
the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books
encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: * A
timeline of key events in the hero's history * Photos that bring
the story more fully to life * Comic-book-style illustrations that
are irresistibly adorable * Childhood moments that influenced the
hero * Facts that make great conversation-starters * A character
trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to
You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative
series!
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I am John Lewis (Hardcover)
Brad Meltzer; Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
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R460
R383
Discovery Miles 3 830
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This picture book is the perfect way to introduce young readers to
Princess Diana of Themyscira, from her beginning on the island
nation of Themyscira to her becoming Wonder Woman on Earth, armed
with her Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets. The Stories
Change the World series retells beloved, iconic fictional tales of
heroism, providing a lively and fun first version of the myth and
why it's inspirational, and serving as a fantastic stepping stone
to get young readers interested in nonfiction biographies.
The famous Renaissance artist and inventor Leonardo da Vinci is the
twentieth hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book
biography series. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on
the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can
aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells
the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works
well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes
the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent
timeline and photos. This book features Leonardo da Vinci, the
Renaissance artist and inventor. He always followed his interests,
no matter where they led! His quest to fly led him to study birds'
wings and his invention designs were the very earliest sketches of
helicopters and other flying machines. Da Vinci's hard work and
dedication to his curiosities is why we still remember him today.
"There are stories no one knows. Hidden stories. I love those
stories. And since I work in the National Archives, I find those
stories for a living.
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Beecher White, a young archivist, spends his days working with the
most important documents of the U.S. government. He has always been
the keeper of other people's stories, never a part of the story
himself...
Until now.
When Clementine Kaye, Beecher's first childhood crush, shows up at
the National Archives asking for his help tracking down her
long-lost father, Beecher tries to impress her by showing her the
secret vault where the President of the United States privately
reviews classified documents. After they accidentally happen upon a
priceless artifact - a 200 hundred-year-old dictionary that once
belonged to George Washington, hidden underneath a desk chair,
Beecher and Clementine find themselves suddenly entangled in a web
of deception, conspiracy, and murder.
Soon a man is dead, and Beecher is on the run as he races to learn
the truth behind this mysterious national treasure. His search will
lead him to discover a coded and ingenious puzzle that conceals a
disturbing secret from the founding of our nation. It is a secret,
Beecher soon discovers, that some believe is worth killing for.
Gripping, fast-paced, and filled with the fascinating historical
detail for which he is famous, THE INNER CIRCLE is a thrilling
novel that showcases a brilliant author writing at the height of
his craft.
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I am Muhammad Ali (Hardcover)
Brad Meltzer; Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
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R429
R356
Discovery Miles 3 560
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The American boxing champ and vocal civil rights activist Muhammad
Ali is the 27th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book
biography series for ages 5 to 8. Muhammad Ali was the leading
heavyweight boxer of the 20th century and a charismatic, beloved
public figure. His objection to the military draft during the
Vietnam War made him an icon for a generation, and his impact in
sports and the Civil Rights movement is still felt today. This
friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier
Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these
books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: * A
timeline of key events in the hero's history * Photos that bring
the story more fully to life * Comic-book-style illustrations that
are irresistibly adorable * Childhood moments that influenced the
hero * Facts that make great conversation-starters * A character
trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to
You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative
series!
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I am Superman (Hardcover)
Brad Meltzer; Illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
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R453
R375
Discovery Miles 3 750
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For almost 80 years, the story of Clark Kent has been told by
thousands of creators and this picture book biography is the
perfect way to introduce the young readers to this legendary
superhero. From his beginnings on his birth planet Krypton to his
childhood on Earth, I am Superman focuses on the ways Clark Kent
was super because of his actions, not just his powers.
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