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Prepare to be thrilled by an imaginary world where dinosaurs have
been brought back to life and roam alongside humans in this
Who HQ book all about Jurassic World! Discover the
action-packed history of Jurassic World and how dinosaur fans of
all ages came to love the series' movies, books, TV shows, and even
theme park rides. From the 1990 Michael Crichton novel to the
movies still releasing today, young readers will love stepping into
this world where dinosaurs rule. The Jurassic World franchise has
thrilled fans for decades by building a world where science and
adventure meet, raising the question: Could dinosaurs and humans
ever really live together?
Prepare to be thrilled by an imaginary world where dinosaurs have
been brought back to life and roam alongside humans in this
Who HQ book all about Jurassic World! Discover the
action-packed history of Jurassic World and how dinosaur fans of
all ages came to love the series' movies, books, TV shows, and even
theme park rides. From the 1990 Michael Crichton novel to the
movies still releasing today, young readers will love stepping into
this world where dinosaurs rule. The Jurassic World franchise has
thrilled fans for decades by building a world where science and
adventure meet, raising the question: Could dinosaurs and humans
ever really live together?
Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most
famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new
addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Ernest
Hemingway wasn't just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman;
he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War
I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the
1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on
Ernest's life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most
notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell
to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. He wrote short stories,
novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still
beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his
fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.
Find out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most
famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new
addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series! Ernest
Hemingway wasn't just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman;
he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War
I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the
1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on
Ernest's life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most
notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell
to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. He wrote short stories,
novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still
beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his
fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.
Join the American journalist Henry Morton Stanley on his amazing
quest to find David Livingstone, England's most celebrated
explorer, in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling
series! The world was fascinated and concerned. Dr. David
Livingstone's 1866 expedition to find the source of the Nile River
in Africa was only supposed to last two years. But it had been
almost six years since anyone had heard from the famous British
explorer. That's when a young American newspaper reporter named
Henry Morton Stanley decided to go on his own expedition to find
Dr. Livingstone. Author Jim Gigliotti chronicles the lives of both
of these men and details the dangerous two-year journey that would
eventually bring them face-to-face.
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Who Was Nikola Tesla? (Paperback)
Jim Gigliotti, Who Hq; Illustrated by John Hinderliter
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Get ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla--part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.
When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn't have much money, but he did have a letter of introduction to renowned inventor Thomas Edison. The working relationship between the two men was short lived, though, and the two scientist-inventors became harsh competitors. One of the most influential scientists of all time, Nikola Tesla is celebrated for his experiments in electricity, X-rays, remote controls, and wireless communications. His invention of the Tesla coil was instrumental in the development of radio technology.
Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian
Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political
change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.
But Victoria was raised under close supervision and near isolation
until she became Queen of the United Kingdom at the young age of
18. She married her first cousin, Albert, and had nine children who
married into families across Europe. By the time she had earned the
nickname "The Grandmother of Europe" and the title "Empress of
India" it was indeed true that the sun never set on the British
Empire. Publicly, she became a national icon, but privately, "Who
Was Queen Victoria?"
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Who Was Napoleon? (Paperback)
Jim Gigliotti, Who Hq; Illustrated by Gregory Copeland
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Learn more about Napoleon Bonaparte, the decorated French military leader who conquered much of Europe in the early nineteenth century.
Born in the Mediterranean island of Corsica, Napoleon Bonaparte felt like an outsider once his family moved to France. But he found his life's calling after graduating from military school. Napoleon went on to become a brilliant military strategist and the emperor of France. In addition to greatly expanding the French empire, Napoleon also created many laws, which are still encoded in legal systems around the world.
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Who Is Stevie Wonder? (Paperback)
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Stevie Wonder is one of the most successful
singer-songwriter-musicians of our time. Signing his first record
deal when he was only eleven, he had his first No.1 when he was 13.
Since then he has had 30 U.S. top ten hits, won a range of awards
for his music and his civil rights work, and created such iconic
songs as "Isn't She Lovely" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You."
Stevie Wonder is a beloved entertainer who continues to tour and
perform around the world.
Born a humble girl in what is now Albania, Agnes Bojaxhiu lived a
charitable life. She pledged herself to a religious order at the
age of 18 and chose the name Sister Teresa, after the patron saint
of missionaries. While teaching in India, where famine and violence
had devastated the poor, Teresa shed her habit and walked the
streets of Calcutta tending to the needs of the destitute. Her
charity work soon expanded internationally, and her name remains
synonymous with compassion and devotion to the poor.
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Who Was Bruce Lee? (Paperback)
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Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as "Way of the Dragon "and "Enter the Dragon," Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films and, in the process, he became an iconic figure known throughout the world. Although he died at the young age of 32, Bruce Lee is widely considered to be the one of the most influential martial artists of all time.
Born in 1860s Missouri, nobody expected George Washington Carver to
succeed. Slaves were not allowed to be educated. After the Civil
War, Carver enrolled in classes and proved to be a star student. He
became the first black student at Iowa State Agricultural College
and later its first black professor. He went on to the Tuskegee
Institute, where he specialised in botany (the study of plants) and
developed techniques to grow crops better. His work with
vegetables, especially peanuts, made him famous and changed
agriculture forever. He went on to develop nearly 100 household
products and over 100 recipes using peanuts.
Learn more about the renowned British scientist, professor, and author who spent his entire career trying to answer the question: "Where did the universe come from?"
Stephen Hawking was born exactly three hundred years after the death of the scientist Galileo, so maybe it was written in the stars that he would become a famous scientist in his own right. Although he was diagnosed with a neurological disease at age 21, Stephen did not let the illness define his life. Known for his groundbreaking work in physics, and identified by his wheelchair and computerized voice system, Stephen continued his research until his death in 2018. He is best known for his black hole theories and his best-selling book A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking is an example of a person who had a great mind, but an even greater spirit.
The thrilling Sports in America: 1950 to 1959 covers a crucial ten
years in sports history in a concise, easy-to-use format. Organized
by year, this reference documents key contributions, athletes, new
records, and championships, among other things. Numerous
photographs, resources, and helpful indexes make this an ideal
resource for sports fans, athletes and coaches, and middle and high
school students. Sample entries include: 1950: Three
African-American athletes become the first to play in the National
Basketball Association - Chuck Cooper for the Boston Celtics, Nat
""Sweetwater"" Clifton for the New York Knicks, and Earl ""Big""
Cat Lloyd for the Washington Capitols. 1954: Babe Didrikson
Zaharias, often called the greatest female athlete, wins the U.S.
Women's Open in golf at the Salem Country Club by a phenomenal 12
strokes, after returning from a battle with cancer and surgery
earlier that year. 1953: Eighteen-year-old Maureen Connelly
(""Little Mo"") sweeps the Australian Open, the French Open,
Wimbeldon, and the U.S. Open to become the first female tennis
player - and only the second person - to win a Grand Slam. 1957:
Jim Brown bursts onto the scene, leading the NFL with 942 rushing
yards and being named the league's most valuable player by the
Associated Press. 1959: The Little League World Series is played
for the first time, 20 years after the league was founded.
From ping-pong to hockey, Sports in America: 1970 to 1979 examines
an extensive range of sports while reflecting on the events of the
time and their impact on athletics. Comprehensive and easy-to-use,
this reference is organized by year with an introduction, a
milestone feature, and five to eight pages covering each year. More
than 75 black-and-white photographs, further resources, and
easy-to-use indexes make this a perfect reference for quick and
accurate information.
Sometimes the truth can be much scarier than fiction. And this
collection is no exception. Uncover what fascinated and frightened
some of our favorite horror writers of all time. Who are the people
who make our hearts race and our minds spin? Why are they so good
at making us fear what goes bump in the night? What are the stories
behind the writers who give us goosebumps? Dark Hearts is a
collection of fourteen short biographies of the world's best-known
horror writers, including Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, Neil
Gaiman, R. L. Stine, Stephen King, Bram Stoker, and others. Their
stories are gathered in this beautiful, gift-able book that is
perfect for any horror fan.
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Who Was Johnny Cash? (Paperback)
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Was Johnny Cash always the rebellious "Man in Black" that we
remember him as today? Find out in this biography from the #1 New
York Times bestselling series that takes us from Cash's childhood
on an Arkansas cotton farm to his first days in rockabilly through
his most famous years as a country music legend and icon of
American songwriting. Due to his wide range of musical talent and
an incomparable career spanning forty-nine years, Johnny Cash has
been inducted into the Country, Rock and Roll, Rockabilly, and
Gospel Halls of Fame. He also won 18 Grammys and 9 Country Music
Association Awards. Who Was Johnny Cash? lets young readers learn
about every step in Johnny Cash's groundbreaking musical career. As
one of the best-selling American musicians of all time, Cash, born
JR Carter, was known for his rich, deep voice and musical style
that featured a chugging, train-like beat.
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