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Did you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker”
because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing
guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison
once had his friend’s parent sign his report card, or that Ringo
Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as
musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their rise to become
the greatest band of all time. Narrated by the two spirited
siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat
illustrations, Wait! What? The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music? is an
authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with
Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Did you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five
times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn't know that she
liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants!
She even had a praying mantis named after her. Siblings Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about one of the most famous Supreme Court Justices in history,
from her childhood to her rise as the superstar Notorious R.B.G.
Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison
Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn't
Drive? is an authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography
infused with Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humor.
Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through
her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was
a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio
executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible!
Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual
and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her
impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry
to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the
most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful
executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by
Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille
Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible and
one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany
sense of humour.
Did you know that John Lennon’s mom called him “Stinker”
because he farted so much? Or that Paul McCartney liked playing
guitar in the bathroom? Bet you didn’t know that George Harrison
once had his friend’s parent sign his report card, or that Ringo
Starr’s grandma thought he was possessed by witches! Paige and
Turner have collected some of the most unusual and surprising facts
about the rock stars, from their childhoods and early days as
musicians to the formation of the Beatles and their rise to become
the greatest band of all time. Narrated by the two spirited
siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat
illustrations, Wait! What? The Beatles Couldn’t Read Music? is an
authoritative, accessible, and one-of-a-kind biography infused with
Dan Gutman’s signature zany sense of humor.
Did you know that Lucille Ball could pick up radio signals through
her teeth? Or that her career was almost destroyed because she was
a registered Communist? Bet you didn’t know that, as a studio
executive, she green-lit both Star Trek and Mission: Impossible!
Siblings Paige and Turner have collected some of the most unusual
and surprising facts about the beloved actress, from her
impoverished childhood and her first forays into the film industry
to her marriage with Desi Arnaz and her rise to become both the
most prominent actress in television and one of its most successful
executives. Narrated by the two spirited siblings and animated by
Allison Steinfeld’s upbeat illustrations, Wait! What? Lucille
Ball Had No Eyebrows? is an authoritative, accessible, and
one-of-a-kind biography infused with Dan Gutman’s signature zany
sense of humor.
Exceptional athletes throughout history have dreamed of competing
in the Olympics and some were kids themselves when those dreams and
plans began! In Kid Olympians: Summer, discover the childhood
stories of legends like: Usain Bolt, the fastest man in the world,
who used to skip after-school practices to go to the arcade and
play video games. Serena Williams sometimes hit her tennis ball
over the fence on purpose during practice, so she d have an excuse
to take a break! Gymnast Nadia Comaneci s mother signed her up for
gymnastics at five, to give her an outlet for her endless energy.
Running star Wilma Rudolph survived polio and had to learn to walk
again before she could run. Featuring kid-friendly text and
full-color illustrations, Kid Olympians: Summer highlights
international athletes at the top of their field who have competed
in the iconic Summer Olympic games. The diverse and inspiring group
also includes Dick Fosbury, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Gertrude Ederle,
Yusra Mardini, Ellie Simmonds, Tommie Smith, Megan Rapinoe, and
Naomi Osaka. Series Overview: Before they were famous, they were
kids, struggling with regular-kid problems like bullies, homework,
and arguments with their siblings. Inspiring anecdotes and playful
illustrations reveal the relatable childhood escapades of
celebrated presidents, great athletes, groundbreaking scientists,
and other future legends.
Inspiring, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the
childhood stories of a diverse group of trailblazers including
Kamala Harris, Greta Thunberg, Ai Weiwei, Benazir Bhutto, Elliot
Page, and John Lewis, along with 10 other powerful figures.
Featuring kid-friendly text and full-color illustrations, Kid
Trailblazers highlights contemporary figures who have led the way
in government, social activism, environmental justice, and the
arts. Middle-grade readers will learn how these figures got their
start as kids just like them, with impactful stories and fun facts
such as: Angela Merkel once won a trip to Moscow, where she bought
a Beatles album. Stacey Abrams and her siblings played pretend as
librarians for fun. Al Gore lived in a hotel as a kid and liked to
drop water balloons off the roof! Kid Trailblazers explores the
childhood stories of leaders who have taken on the most pressing
issues of our time by expressing themselves and challenging the
world.
Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and
that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to
college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed
from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild? Siblings
Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the kookiest and
most unusual facts about the world-famous scientist, from his
childhood and school days to his time studying relativity and
working on the atomic bomb. Narrated by the two spirited siblings
and animated by Allison Steinfeld's upbeat illustrations, Albert
Einstein Was a Dope? expertly balances authoritative information
with Dan Gutman's signature zany humour.
Did you know that Muhammad Ali was so terrified of flying on planes
he would bring a parachute? Or that he won the Presidential Medal
of Freedom? Bet you didn't know that he had an official
sweat-taster to determine how salty his sweat was after each match!
Siblings Paige and Turner do-and they've collected some of the most
unusual and surprising facts about the legendary boxer and civil
rights activist, from his childhood and the spark of his boxing
career to his time as heavyweight champion of the world. Narrated
by the two spirited siblings and animated by Allison Steinfeld's
upbeat illustrations, Muhammad Ali Was a Chicken! is an
authoritative, accessible and one-of-a-kind biography infused with
Dan Gutman's signature zany sense of humour.
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Kid Innovators (Hardcover)
Robin Stevenson, Allison Steinfeld
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R414
R341
Discovery Miles 3 410
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Moving, funny, and totally true childhood biographies of Bill
Gates, Madam C. J. Walker, Hedy Lamarr, Walt Disney, and 12 other
international innovators. Throughout history people have
experimented, invented, and created new ways of doing things. Kid
Innovators tells the stories of a diverse group of brilliant
thinkers in fields like technology, education, business, science,
art, and entertainment, reminding us that every innovator started
out as a kid. Florence Nightingale rescued baby mice. Alan Turing
was a daydreamer with terrible handwriting. And Alvin Ailey felt
like a failure at sports. Featuring kid-friendly text and
full-color illustrations, readers will learn about the young lives
of people like Grace Hopper, Steve Jobs, Reshma Saujani, Jacques
Cousteau, the Wright Brothers, William Kamkwamba, Elon Musk, Jonas
Salk, and Maria Montessori.
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