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2) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
When Frida Kahlo was a teenager, a terrible road accident changed her life forever. Unable to walk, she began painting from her bed. Her self-portraits, which show her pain and grief but also her passion for life and instinct for survival, have made her one of the most famous artists of the twentieth century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back.
3) Prince
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
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OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent - whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals - turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved...
4) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
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OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD National Inventors Month (MAY) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
OBD National Inventors Month (MAY) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
5) Pelé
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
8) Coco Chanel
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
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Description
Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
Description
Presents information about Harriet Tubman, from her childhood in slavery to brave escape to the North and her work to help others escape slavery.
10) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
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Description
"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...
11) Taylor Swift
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, USA. Then, at age six, she went to her first concert - she saw LeAnn Rimes, the country musician. At that moment, Taylor fell in love with country music! Some of the kids at school didn't understand but Taylor managed to shake it off! She took her first steps towards stardom by recording a demo of cover songs and sent it to record labels in Nashville, the home of country music....
12) Dolly Parton
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was rightDolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
13) Audrey Hepburn
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
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Description
Presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF.
14) Amanda Gorman
Author
Series
Little people big dreams volume 75
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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15) Simone Biles
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"In this book from the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the story of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. Growing up in foster care , Simone’s gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. An energetic child, she loved to tumble and spin in the air at gymnastics class, and began her career as an athlete when she was just 14 years old. Astonishingly, at the age of 19, she had won...
16) Greta Thunberg
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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Description
Discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the "School Strike for Climate." Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. She had...
17) Stephen Hawking
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline...
18) Stevie Wonder
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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Black History Month - ROD Children's
Black Icons (kids)
OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
Black Icons (kids)
OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
Description
"At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
19) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
20) Kamala Harris
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
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OBD Black History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
OBD Women's History Month - YOUTH
Description
Looks at United States lawyer, senator, and vice-president Kamala Harris. As a child, little Kamala marched for civil rights with her parents. She was encouraged to fight for justice and to make a difference in the world. From her career as a lawyer, to her time spent as a US senator, to her historic election to the White House as Vice President, Kamala has lived a life of firsts. But, she is determined that she won't be the last. This inspiring story...