Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Student Press Books Antico Egitto: Una guida alle divinità egizie misteriose: Amon-Ra, Osiride, Anubi, Horus e altre (Libro per alunni e giovani lettori)
£9.99
Amsterdam Publishers Running for Shelter: A True Story
£20.85
Independently Published My Football Hero: Bethany England: Learn All
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£9.26
Independently Published My Sporting Hero: Mike Trout: Learn all about
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£8.81
Independently Published My Sporting Hero: Rory McIlroy: Learn all about your favorite golf star
£8.81
Independently Published My Sporting Hero: Simone Biles: Learn all about your favorite gymnast star
£8.81
Independently Published The Rise of Women in Sport: 21 Stories of Courage and Inspiration
£10.66
Independently Published My Sporting Hero: Muhammad Ali: Learn all about your favorite boxing star
£9.26
Independently Published Always Erin
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£12.02
Lerner Publishing Group Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan: Who Would Win?
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£9.49
Stratostream LLC The Victorian Era in Europe - Age of Empires - through the lives of its royals, rebels, and empire-builders
£22.52
Purple House Press Rembrandt
£16.14
Curious Press The World War 2 for Young Readers: The Greatest Battles and Most Heroic Events of the Second World War
£12.38
R.G. de Rouen LLC Mother To Elephants: The Story of Daphne Sheldrick
£15.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Almost American Girl
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£12.25
Little, Brown & Company Augusta Savage
Book SynopsisAugusta Savage was arguably the most influential American artist of the 1930s. A gifted sculptor, Savage was commissioned to create a portrait bust of W.E.B. Du Bois for the New York Public Library. She flourished during the Harlem Renaissance, and became a teacher to an entire generation of African American artists, including Jacob Lawrence, and would go on to be nationally recognized as one of the featured artists at the 1939 World''s Fair. She was the first-ever recorded Black gallerist. After being denied an artists'' fellowship abroad on the basis of race, Augusta Savage worked to advance equal rights in the arts. And yet popular history has forgotten her name. Deftly written and brimming with photographs of Savage''s stunning sculpture, this is an important portrait of an exceptional artists who, despite the limitations she faced, was compelled to forge a life through art and creativity.
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company Starring Steven Spielberg
Book Synopsis ★ 'Inspiring text and illustrations evoke the journey of an iconic filmmaker. Recommended for all collections.' —School Library Journal, starred reviewSteven Spielberg is the legendary director and producer behind many of the most popular films of all time—now, discover where did it all began with this exclusive look into his life. Before Steven made films, he watched them. Naturally inventive with a vivid imagination, he was known for creating stories inspired by the world around him. But his passion wasn’t driven just by entertainment—as the only Jewish boy in his neighborhood, he was often bullied and felt the sting of antisemitism. He also suffered the pain of his parents’ divorce. Films, and the magic they contained, became a necessary escape. From his younger years to his first days on a movie set, this biography captures the unique ways Steven’s memories influenced his career, helping him to become the celebrated filmmaker that he is today.
£12.99
Little, Brown & Company Michelles Garden
Book SynopsisFormer First Lady Michelle Obama had an idea. A big, inspiring, and exciting idea! She would grow the largest kitchen garden ever at the White House. This wouldn''t be easy, since she''d never gardened before. But where should she start? What tools did she need? What would she plant?Everyone needs help when they''re learning something for the first time, even the First Lady of the United States. So she gathered the help of local students, the White House staff, and even President Barack Obama. Together, they wouldn''t just grow a garden--they would inspire a nation!
£13.29
Little, Brown & Company America Border Culture Dreamer
Book SynopsisFirst- and second-generation immigrants to the US from all around the world collaborate with renowned photographer Wendy Ewald to create a stunning, surprising catalog of their experiences from A to Z.
£15.19
Little, Brown & Company Harriet Tubman Toward Freedom
Book Synopsis This illuminating graphic novel biography about Harriet Tubman sheds new light on one of American history's bravest heroes.Harriet Tubman did something exceptionally courageous: She escaped slavery. Then she did something impossible: She went back. She underwent some thirteen missions to rescue around seventy enslaved people, using and expanding a network of abolitionists that became known as the Underground Railroad. She spent her life as an activist, speaking out for Black people and women's suffrage. This modern account of her trip to save her brothers is detailed and authentic. Illustrated with care for the historical record, it offers insight into the life and mind of Tubman, displaying her as a woman with an unshakable desire to break the chains of an unjust society. It is a perfect anti-racist narrative for our times and deepens an understanding of just what freedom means to those who must fight for it.
£11.22
Running Press,U.S. Baby Janis
Book SynopsisIntroduce your littlest rocker to early concepts through the creativity of Janis Joplin in this fun and entertaining book that is perfect for the next generation of music lovers. Featuring eleven spreads pairing elements of Janis Joplin with simple words, this is the book for any Janis fan, young or old. Baby Janis teaches babies and toddlers a variety of nouns (heart, baby, half moon, pearl, tattoo, guitar, etc.).
£7.99
Running Press,U.S. Kind Like Marsha
Book SynopsisFor fans of Little Leaders and Pride comes a nonfiction picture book celebrating 14 incredible LGBTQ+ change makers and forward thinkers throughout history.Kind Like Marsha celebrates 14 amazing and inspirational LGBTQ+ people throughout history. Fan favorites like Harvey Milk, Sylvia Rivera, and Audre Lorde are joined by the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, and more in this striking collection. With a focus on a positive personality attribute of each of the historical figures, readers will be encouraged to be brave like the Ugandan activist fighting for LGBTQ+ rights against all odds and to be kind like Marsha P. Johnson who took care of her trans community on the New York City streets.
£12.99
Running Press,U.S. Earth Squad
Book SynopsisLearn about -- and join! -- the EARTH SQUAD: fifty inspirational and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.Earth Squad is the book activist kids have been searching for. Featuring vibrantly illustrated profiles and practical tips inspired by eco-warriors across the globe, it''s an entertaining and inspiring resource for any reader -- of any age! -- who wants to make a difference in their community and their world.Some members of the Earth Squad might be familiar (Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, Al Gore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Angela Merkel, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez), while others will be new to most readers. Each and every one of them illustrates how one person can change the world, but also how we can accomplish so much more together. Whether you''re a kid, a parent, or just a concerned citizen wondering who else is fighting the good fight, EARTH SQUAD is for you.INDIVIDUALS PROFILED:1. Greta Thunberg2. Alexan
£13.29
Tuttle Publishing Maria Orosa Freedom Fighter
Book SynopsisTrade Review"As a food scientist, she sought to reduce the Philippines dependence on imported food, pioneering new ways to use local products. And that was before she became a war hero." —New York Times"A staple in almost every Filipino household is the Banana Ketchup…To my surprise, reading this book about an amazing Filipino scientist, and to find out she invented this and a few more really blew my mind." —Michelle Jocson (@nurse_bookie), Bookstagram"[Maria] Orosa's legacy, deeply rooted in the development of quintessential Filipino condiments and sustainable nutrition practices, offers invaluable lessons for contemporary food culture and policy, particularly in regions like Cebu." —SunStar
£13.49
Beacon Press Mans Search for Meaning Young Adult Edition
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£11.25
Crabtree Crown Nellie Bly
£9.95
Sportszone Patrick Mahomes
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£25.88
Abrams Out
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£17.42
Hyperion Johns Secret Dreams The Life Of John Lennon
Book SynopsisA stunning, full-colour volume of prose, lyrics and images capturing the energy and the essence of a man who this generation of parents won't forget, perfect for sharing it with noughties children.
£9.19
Workman Publishing Who Got Game?: Baseball: Amazing but True
Book SynopsisCelebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John “Bud” Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson.Discover unforgettable moments, like the time a 17-year old girl named Jackie Mtchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.Marvel at records. Did you know that Japanese superstar Sadaharu Oh has a whopping 113 more career homers than Hank Aaron? And that’s just for starters! This lively illustrated collection of shiny nuggets of baseball lore will transform you into a superfan who knows the game better than anyone else. Someone who’s got game.
£12.34
Workman Publishing I Am, I Can, I Will: A Guided Journal of
Book SynopsisBold statements, compelling quotes, and thoughtful prompts lead young Black girls on a journey of ancestral wisdom and self-discovery in this beautifully illustrated guided journal.I AM a voice for my people. I CAN create my own opportunities. I WILL live with hope.These and other powerful mantras will enlighten, engage, and empower young Black girls to embrace their connection to a long, unbroken line of historical and contemporary Black women who have inspired people through the centuries and across continents. The courage, integrity, humanity, passion, and intellect that flows through the lives of these foremothers is each girl's to discover, inherit, and enhance with her own accomplishments.Meaningful quotes and biographies provide real-life examples of how readers can implement what they learn in their own lives. And guided questions and prompts lead girls through a process of self-reflection that acknowledges their own potential to inspire and lead.
£14.24
Workman Publishing The Presidents Decoded: A Guide to the Leaders
Book SynopsisEver wonder what the President does? Meet the 45* people who have held the job in this important book that showcases how they each led the country in their time-and features their own thoughts and words through their documents, letters, diaries, speeches and so much more. (*Very clever of you to catch this! the number is off by 1 because Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and the 24th president!)Some call it the most important job in the world. It's certainly the most powerful. And it's one that every citizen needs to know about because we're the ones who vote to put a president in office. Lively, informative, filled with firsts and facts, big ideas and compelling anecdotes, The Presidents Decoded, is a richly layered guide to the leaders who have shaped our nation.Featuring over 125 primary sources--including documents, speeches, letters, executive orders and diaries--each leader's time in office is broken down and explained to show the what, how and why of our leaders' thoughts, decisions and policies. Familiar documents like the preamble of the Declaration of Independence, The Emancipation Proclamation, and The Fugitive Slave Act - the part of the Compromise of 1850 that set the country on a path to Civil War - are included. But there's also George Washington's letter to Martha as he learns that he's been chosen to be the General of the Continental Army, a letter to Franklin D. Roosevelt from a desperate family during the Great Depression, a letter from baseball legend Jackie Robinson urging John F. Kennedy to do more for civil rights, and the Executive Order limiting the hours of the federal work day, and so many more. Full-colour illustrations bring each president and their time in office to life on the page in their career-defining moments as history marches forward and changes the job - and our way of life - through inventions like the camera, the telephone, the first metal detector, services like the Navy and the Red Cross, and the rise of social media platforms like Twitter.As she did in The Constitution Decoded, Katie Kennedy shines a light on American History, this time through the lens of the leaders who shaped our nation.(*Very clever of you to catch this! the number is off by 1 because Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and the 24th president!)
£18.00
Random House USA Inc Americanized: Rebel Without a Green Card
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£11.99
Random House USA Inc Lon Chaney Speaks
Book SynopsisA stunning graphic debut: the life of the legendary silent-film actor Lon Chaney (the original Phantom of the Opera and Hunchback of Notre Dame), as imagined by an artist whose work recalls the style and skill of early-era New Yorker cartoonists.From the artist: "''No one will ever love me!'' I believe it was this near-universal fear that makes Lon Chaney''s characters continue to resonate with us today. On their surface, most of them are distinctly unlikeable: they are monsters, outcasts, criminals. But through his unique magic, Chaney makes them empathetic. He pioneered the craft of makeup artist long before that term ever existed, and he used his expertise to hide himself from public view--what if nobody loved him?"PART OF THE PANTHEON GRAPHIC LIBRARY
£999.99
Kids Can Press In Good Hands: Remarkable Female Politicians from
Book SynopsisA guidebook to conquering the unique challenges women face when entering politics, full of inspiring success stories from around the world.
£15.29
Hachette Children's Group The Royal Family: The Queen
Book SynopsisEveryone know that Britain has a Queen, but who is she and what does she do? How do you become a Queen and who will be Head of State next?This book answers these questions as well as looking at the roles of other royal family members.A timeline at the back of the book shows the full history of the British Royal Family.For children aged 7 and up who are interested in learning about the modern British Royal Family.Title in this series:The QueenWilliam and KatePrince CharlesHarry and MeghanTable of Contents 1: Who is Queen Elizabeth? 2: Royal power 3: What does the Queen do? 4: A princess is born 5: Future queen 6: A royal wedding 7: Queen Elizabeth II 8: Royal ceremonies 9: The royal family 10: Changing times 11: Royal homes 12: The future 13: Kings and Queens of England 14: The royal family tree 15: Glossary 16: Further information 17: Index
£8.99
Hachette Children's Group Masterminds: George Washington Carver
Book SynopsisMeet the S.T.E.A.M. pioneers and discover their fascinating life story and inspirations.George Washington Carver tells the story of this key scientific figure - covering his origins as the son of slaves in Missouri, USA through his work as an agricultural scientist developing better ways to cultivate crops. He also developed various products derived from peanuts, sweet potatoes and soy-beans that radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States. Masterminds introduces some of the world's great scientists, inventors and artists, retelling their lives and explaining why their work is important. Clear photographic designs bring a real-life quality to these biographies and major S.T.E.A.M. discoveries.Provides an understanding of scientific discoveries and presents inspirational lives from a variety of diverse backgrounds.Includes a timeline of the person's life and shows the ongoing legacy that we can see around us today.Perfect for readers aged 7 and up.Table of Contents 1: Who was George Washington Carver? 1: Childhood 1: Freedom 1: Getting an education 1: University days 1: The Tuskegee Institute 1: Soil problems 1: New crops 1: Switching over 1: Peanut products 1: Teaching 1: Later life 1: Remembering Carver 1: Glossary 1: Further Information 1: Index
£8.99
Capstone Press LeBron James: Basketball Superstar
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£24.92
Little, Brown & Company The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.
Book SynopsisTeach little learners about beloved civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. with this 200-word board book.This little book introduces Martin Luther King Jr., an iconic leader of the civil rights movement. Simple, toddler-friendly text tells how King grew up, how he became a minister, and how he worked to end segregation in America. Accessible for even the youngest of children, The Story of Martin Luther King Jr. helps readers understand who King is, what he did, and why his story still matters today.
£8.50
Little, Brown & Company The Story of Rosa Parks
Book SynopsisTeach little learners about Rosa Parks' brave stand for civil rights with this 200-word board book.This little book introduces Rosa Parks, the "mother of the civil rights movement." Simple, toddler-friendly text tells the story of her courageous decision to remain on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama--an action that resulted in Parks' arrest, and ultimately, a victory for civil rights. Illustrated with rich oil paintings, The Story of Rosa Parks will help even the smallest children understand who Rosa Parks is, and why she is so important.
£8.50
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Where Butterflies Fill the Sky: A Story of Immigration, Family, and Finding Home
£18.04
Astra Publishing House The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her
Book SynopsisHere is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans.When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans.A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the US Military.Trade Review"Since WWI, red poppies have been used to commemorate fallen soldiers; Walsh explains why in a glowing tribute to the woman behind the symbol, Moina Belle Michael... Johnson's oil paintings offer several dramatically lit, almost beatific portraits of Michael" --Publishers Weekly"Michael’s moral force and commitment are commendable and noteworthy... heroic..." -- Kirkus Reviews
£16.93
Star Bright Books Defying the Nazis: The Story of German Officer
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£17.95
Workman Publishing Votes for Women!: American Suffragists and the
Book Synopsis“Lively . . . Defiant . . . Pulling back the curtain on 100 years of struggle . . . The women who shaped the American narrative come to life with refreshing attention to detail.”—The New York Times Book Review For nearly 150 years, American women did not have the right to vote. On August 18, 1920, they won that right, when the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified at last. To achieve that victory, some of the fiercest, most passionate women in history marched, protested, and sometimes even broke the law—for more than eight decades. From Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, who founded the suffrage movement at the 1848 Seneca Falls Convention, to Sojourner Truth and her famous “Ain’t I a Woman?” speech, to Alice Paul, arrested and force-fed in prison, this is the story of the American women’s suffrage movement and the private lives that fueled its leaders’ dedication. Votes for Women! explores suffragists’ often powerful, sometimes difficult relationship with the intersecting temperance and abolition campaigns, and includes an unflinching look at some of the uglier moments in women’s fight for the vote. By turns illuminating, harrowing, and empowering, Votes for Women! paints a vibrant picture of the women whose tireless battle still inspires political, human rights, and social justice activism.
£9.99
Lee & Low Books Inc The Mangrove Tree
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£11.39
Lee & Low Books Inc Dream Builder: The Story of Architect Philip
Book SynopsisOne of the rare contemporary biographies of an African American STEAM figure.
£17.09
Interlink Publishing Group, Inc A Storm Of Horses
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£17.09
Henry Holt & Company Inc Pass Go and Collect $200: The Real Story of How
Book SynopsisIn the late 1800s lived Lizzie Magie, a clever and charismatic woman with a strong sense of justice. Waves of urban migration drew Lizzie’s attention to rising financial inequality. Suddenly she had an idea: create a game about the landlord-tenant relationship. But Lizzie’s initial game vilified the monopolist. Enter Charles Darrow - a marketer and salesman with a keen eye for what Lizzie’s creation could become: an enticing board game, and a staple of family entertainment in households across America. Boldness, imagination, and ruthless competition combine in this riveting story that sets the record straight on the history of Monopoly's origins.
£14.99
