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 Read all about William and Catherine, the Prince and
Princess of Wales. Discover the life stories of the royal couple
who one day hope to change the monarchy for the better with this
beautifully illustrated book. Packed full of lesser-known facts and
exciting stories about the future king and queen, this book is the
perfect way to explore the iconic couple's shared history. This
book is jam-packed with information, from how they met at St
Andrew's University to William's time in the military, all the way
to becoming the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their work as
activists. Navigate royal life with the future king and
queen Includes striking black-and-white illustrations
throughout A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader
directly into the lives of modern societyâs most influential
figures. Collect them all!
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Tom Daley (Paperback)
Guy Adams; Illustrated by Sarah Papworth
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Tom Daley: diver, sporting legend, Olympian. Dive into the world of
sports with of one of the greatest athletes of all time, Tom Daley.
A Life Story: this exciting series throws the reader directly into
the lives of modern society's most influential figures. With
stunning black-and-white illustrations throughout, along with
timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A
Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life
Story David Attenborough: A Life Story Captain Tom Moore: A Life
Story Kamala Harris: A Life Story
David Attenborough: explorer, broadcaster, natural historian.
Explore the beauty of the world we inhabit with national treasure,
David Attenborough. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the
reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential
figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with
timelines and never-heard-before facts. Also in A LIFE STORY
series: Alan Turing Andy Murray Captain Tom Moore Emma Raducanu
Kamala Harris Katherine Johnson Queen Elizabeth Rosalind Franklin
Serena Williams Stephen Hawking Tom Daley
 King Charles III: environmental activist, monarch and head
of the Commonwealth. Read all about the life of King Charles III,
from his early days at boarding school and watching his mother
become queen to his dedicated work as an environmental activist and
becoming king himself, this book will take you on a royal tour
through King Charles III's life. Celebrate the king's coronation
and the beginning of his reign with this book that shines a light
on the wonderful achievements that form King Charles III's legacy.
Did you know that Charles has a frog named after him? Or that he's
a qualified pilot and diver? How about that Charles is an
accomplished artist? Find out everything there is to know about
Great Britain's newest king with this remarkable history book. A
Life Story: With striking black and white illustrations, this
gripping series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern
society's most influential figures. Also in the series: Queen
Elizabeth II: A Life Story Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Stephen
Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin:
A Life Story Serena Williams: A Life Story Kamala Harris: A Life
Story David Attenborough: A Life Story Emma Raducanu: A Life Story
Captain Tom Moore: A Life Story
Queen Elizabeth II: steadfast, constant, dutiful. Read all about
the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's
longest-reigning monarch. From her childhood years in London, to
training as a mechanic in the Second World War and becoming queen
at 25, learn lesser-known facts about this true icon. Celebrate the
queen's life in her platinum jubilee year - 70 years on the throne
in 2022 Find out about the queen's secret handbag signals! With
striking black-and-white illustration A Life Story: this gripping
series throws the reader directly into the lives of modern
society's most influential figures. Also in the series: Katherine
Johnson: A Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A
Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story Serena Williams: A Life
Story Kamala Harris: A Life Story David Attenborough: A Life Story
Emma Raducanu: A Life Story Captain Tom Moore
Behind every great woman... is another great woman. Here, the
extraordinary achievements, relationships and secret histories of
84 pioneering women are revealed in inspirational stories which
together show the indomitable strength of womankind. From
ground-breaking scientist Marie Curie to political activist Malala
Yousafzai, from feminist author Virginia Woolf to the game-changing
Billie Jean King; Connected Women creates a gigantic web of
womanhood which celebrates the relationships between the world's
most inspirational and influential women. Threading tales from
across the globe and throughout history, the lives of innovative
aviatrixes, gun-toting revolutionaries and women with incomparable
intellects are revealed. Each woman is connected to the next,
discovering the women behind the scenes; those who didn't get the
credit for scientific discoveries, sporting achievements or acts of
bravery when they were alive. Some names will be familiar, some
might not, but all are equally important. With compelling
story-telling and beautifully illustrated portraits, Connected
Women is bold and engaging with a unique purpose: to uncover the
links between 84 pioneering women. Featuring Michelle Obama, Gala
Dali, Emma Watson, Nina Simone, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, Greta
Garbo, Eleanor Roosevelt, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and many more
pioneering women who have shaped the world we live in today.
Serena Williams: tennis player, sports icon, champion. Get your
head in the game with one of the greatest athletes of all time,
Serena Williams. A Life Story: This gripping series throws the
reader directly into the lives of modern society's most influential
figures. With striking black-and-white illustration along with
timelines and fun facts. Also in the series: Katherine Johnson: A
Life Story Stephen Hawking: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story
Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David Attenborough: A Life Story
Andy Murray: tennis player, sports icon, Olympian. Get the inside
track on one of history's most spectacular athletes! A Life Story:
this thrilling series throws readers directly into the lives of
modern society's most influential figures. With stunning
black-and-white illustrations Including a timeline of Andy's life
and career Featuring fact boxes throughout Also in the series:
Katherine Johnson: A Life Story Alan Turing: A Life Story Stephen
Hawking: A Life Story Rosalind Franklin: A Life Story David
Attenborough: A Life Story Kamala Harris: A Life Story Captain Tom
Moore: A Life Story
One of Time Out's "LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride
Month," this groundbreaking, pop-culture-infused illustrated
biography collection takes readers on an eye-opening journey
through the lives of fifty influential queer figures who have made
a mark on every century of human existence. Rainbow Revolutionaries
brings to life the vibrant histories of fifty pioneering LGBTQ+
people from around the world. Through Sarah Prager's (Queer, There,
and Everywhere) short, engaging bios, and Sarah Papworth's bold,
dynamic art, readers can delve into the lives of Wen of Han, a
Chinese emperor who loved his boyfriend as much as his people,
Martine Rothblatt, a trans woman who's helping engineer the robots
of tomorrow, and so many more! This book is a celebration of the
many ways these heroes have made a difference and will inspire
young readers to make a difference, too. Featuring an introduction,
map, timeline, and glossary, this must-have biography collection is
the perfect read during Pride month and all year round. Biographies
include: Adam Rippon, Alan L. Hart, Alan Turing, Albert Cashier,
Alberto Santos-Dumont, Alexander the Great, Al-Hakam II, Alvin
Ailey, Bayard Rustin, Benjamin Banneker, Billie Jean King,
Chevaliere d'Eon, Christina of Sweden, Christine Jorgensen, Cleve
Jones, Ellen DeGeneres, Francisco Manicongo, Frida Kahlo, Frieda
Belinfante, Georgina Beyer, Gilbert Baker, Glenn Burke, Greta
Garbo, Harvey Milk, James Baldwin, Johanna Sigurdardottir, Jose
Sarria, Josephine Baker, Juana Ines de la Cruz, Julie d'Aubigny,
Lili Elbe, Ma Rainey, Magnus Hirschfeld, Manvendra Singh Gohil,
Marsha P. Johnson, Martine Rothblatt, Maryam Khatoon Molkara,
Natalie Clifford Barney, Navtej Johar, Nzinga, Pauli Murray, Renee
Richards, Rudolf Nureyev, Sally Ride, Simon Nkoli, Storme
DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, Tshepo Ricki Kgositau, Wen of Han,
We'wha *A Junior Library Guild Selection*
Discover the fascinating connections between the world's greatest
artists. Artistic Circles introduces some of the most inspirational
stories of friendship, love, creativity and shared passions in the
world of art. Whether through teaching, as in the case of Paul Klee
and Anni Albers; a mutual muse, as seen in the flowers of Georgia
O'Keeffe and Takashi Murakami; or an inspirational romantic
coupling like that of Lee Krasner and Jackson Pollock. In telling
the tales of these creatives lives and achievements - each
extraordinary and oftentimes ground-breaking - Susie Hodge exposes
the fascinating web of connections that have fostered some of the
world's art masterpieces. Some are well-known, whereas others span
both time and place, linking pioneers in art in fascinating and
unexpected ways. Illustrated in colourful tribute to each artists'
unique style, Artistic Circles is an illuminating and celebratory
account of some of the art world's most compelling visionaries. A
perfect introduction for students, and a source of new and
surprising stories for art lovers.
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