Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Ulysses Press The Abcs Of Asian American History: A Celebration
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£13.49
Levine Querido Osnat and Her Dove: The True Story of the World's
Book SynopsisOsnat was born five hundred years ago – at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles. But very few believed that girls should learn to read. Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. And she convinced him to teach her. Then she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi! Some say Osnat performed miracles – like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! Or saving a congregation from fire! But perhaps her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys; to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.
£11.69
Astra Publishing House A Take-Charge Girl Blazes a Trail to Congress:
Book SynopsisFor take-charge girls in the making and fans of I Dissent and Kamala Harris: Rooted in Justice, this is the story of Jeannette Rankin, the first US congresswoman.Jeannette Rankin was always a take-charge girl. Whether taking care of horses or her little brothers and sisters—Jeannette knew what to do and got the job done. That’s why, when she saw poor children living in bad conditions in San Francisco, she knew she had to take charge and change things.But in the early twentieth century, women like Jeannette couldn’t vote to change the laws that failed to protect children. Jeannette became an activist and led the charge, campaigning for women’s right to vote. And when her home state, Montana, gave women that right, Jeannette ran for Congress and became America’s first congressWOMAN!Trade Review★ “This lively biography showcases one tireless activist, Jeannette Rankin from Montana, who became the first U.S. congresswoman in 1916 and whose fight for all women to have the right to vote was key in ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920. Rankin’s story is made relatable to young readers through Woelfle's focus on how 'take-charge' she was, starting as a child...The section on Rankin’s campaign for Congress, in which she crisscrossed 6,000 miles of Montana by train and horse, is riveting. The illustrations, done in colored pencils and acrylic inks, jauntily convey period detail.”—Booklist, starred review“Woelfle wisely begins the narrative in Rankin’s youth, then leads into her suffragist activism and her political career...The text as a whole grounds Rankin’s ambitions in her determination to advocate for children, and such framing will likely make the book more accessible to young readers, as will the energetic illustrations. Gibbon’s acrylic ink and colored pencil pictures have a homespun, folk-art quality to them, offering readers depictions of Rankin’s early life...A yes vote for this title’s inclusion on children’s bookshelves.”—Kirkus Reviews“'Take-charge girl’ Jeanette Rankin…inspires in this lively, quote-filled picture book about her journey to become the first U.S. congresswoman. Woefle narrates with a conversational tone that makes Rankin feel accessible… [and] Rankin exudes confidence in quaint acrylic ink and colored pencil artwork.” —Publishers Weekly“As a group read-aloud, this book could be followed by a discussion of dreams among the participants. Just as Jeannette did, young people could envision the steps from smaller goals to larger goals, creating the greatest possible impact. Early elementary children will enjoy the story and the lovely illustrations, while upper elementary children will recognize connections to social studies, politics, and modern-day activism.” —Friends Journal
£18.04
Capstone Press What You Never Knew About Taylor Swift
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£8.55
Capstone Press What You Never Knew About Dwayne Johnson
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£8.99
Capstone Press Hiding from the Nazis in Plain Sight: A Graphic
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£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group Natan Sharansky: Freedom Fighter for Soviet Jews
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£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of
Book SynopsisThis biography of a renowned journalist and activist, whose 70-year career led her to places other reporters wouldn?t or couldn?t go, from Nazi Germany to the remote Arctic regions of the Soviet Union, shows how she fought for peoples? rights to live in safety and freedom. Illustrations.
£8.54
Lerner Publishing Group Jimmy Carter: A Presidential Life of Service
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£14.25
Welbeck Publishing Group Wonder Women: True stories of iconic women to
Book SynopsisMeet 14 inspirational women who dared to dream. From historical world leaders to modern pioneers and international muses, hear the amazing life-stories of women around the world. Created by an all-women team and beautifully illustrated by internationally renowned artists, Wonder Women will inspire, empower and awe. From Cleopatra to Amelia Earhart and Malala Yousafzai, learn about powerful and adventurous women through history. Covering female leaders from ancient times to modern-day heroes, Wonder Women is the ultimate guide to empowered women. Portraits created by hand-picked, contemporary illustrators, clear, compelling text and inspirational quotes bring these women''s achievements vividly to life, and relate their stories back to those of young girls today.
£14.24
Templar Publishing Great Minds
Book SynopsisDiscover 19 brilliant thinkers and their unique ideas that changed the world over 2,500 years! Aristotle's ideas shaped our understanding of the natural world for hundreds of years. Yacob's Hatäta laid the grounds for equality long before our time. Gandhi's philosophy inspired non-violent protest movements all over the world, and Langer shook up our understanding of what art is and can be. The brilliant ideas from each of these amazing thinkers have stayed with humans for centuries, teaching us new ways of uncovering our world and understanding each other. Covering ideas from the last 2500 years, explore the time periods that shaped each thinker's ideas, unpack the theories in accessible, easy to digest text and discover the impact they had for the years to come. Presented in graphic novel style, this is a book to inspire a new generation of thinkers and philosophers.
£15.29
Tidalwave Productions Fame: Harry Styles
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£6.64
Edition Riedenburg E.U. Angela Merkel - Die erste Bundeskanzlerin: Für
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£999.99
Epic Creations Lebron James Kids Book: The biography of Lebron
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£8.99
Lorean Publishing House Taylor Swift: From Jingle Bells to Platinum
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£19.98
Sunbird Books It's Her Story Irena Sendler: A Graphic Novel
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£19.60
Lerner Publishing Group Meet Sophia Smith: Us Soccer Superstar
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£29.25
Kaela Higgins 1989 and Beyond: The Life of Taylor Swift
£17.99
Reformation Heritage Books Evangelical Heroes
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£34.88
Tilbury House,U.S. If da Vinci Painted a Dinosaur
Book SynopsisA new kid-friendly tour of art history from the NewboldsTrade Review"Nineteen reimagined images present slightly altered versions of iconic paintings by famous artists, substituting dinosaurs as subjects. Readers are treated to a microraptor standing in for the Mona Lisa, avelociraptor as Frida Kahlo, and a looming giganotosaurus prompting Edvard Munch's The Scream. The illustrations don't just merely replace original elements, such as offering gamboling triceratops and stegosauruses as paper cutouts by Henri Matisse. They also strive to capture the overall emotion of each original...this picture book will encourage creativity, prompt giggling,and hopefully spark gleeful recognition." -- Kathleen McBroom - Booklist"I adore this beautiful book that takes us through a tour of snowman art — more specifically, how 17 famous artists would paint a snowman — from Lichtenstein to Monet to van Gogh. All the snowman are painted in a different style and set in different settings. Use this book to inspire your own snowman painting AND become more familiar with these famous artists’ styles." -- Imagination Soup"Art history with a little smile." -- Kirkus Reviews"In the second of a playful, conceptual series (following If Picasso Painted a Snowman), the Newbolds, a married team, reimagine classic works of art with a prehistoric twist. A friendly hamster draws with a purple crayon: “If Leonardo Da Vinci drew a dinosaur, it might look like...” The result is a mash-up of da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man and a pterodactyl. Plesiosaurs surf Katsushika Hokusai’s wave, and in Edvard Munch’s iconic painting, the figure on the bridge has a real reason to scream. The image replications capture each artist’s styles and the works’ recognizable features. While the hamster, who offers casual commentary on the art, may distract with its incongruous art style, the creators deliver a memorable introduction to famed works of art. Ages 6–10. (Oct. 2018)" -- PW"PRES-GR 3—What would it be like for dinosaurs to show up in some of the world's most famous works of art? Readers will love naming their favorite dinosaurs and artists in this brightly illustrated, captivating follow-up to If Picasso Painted a Snowman by the same author/illustrator team. A stegosaurus and a triceratops munch on grass in Grandma Moses's garden, a pack of plesiosauri surf on Katsushika Hokusai's iconic wave, and bright dinosaur shapes are scattered among Henri Matisse's iconic colorful paper cutouts. The final masterpiece is the Dino Lisa: a maiasaura disguised as Leonardo da Vinci's most recognizable work. At the end of the story, readers are asked how they would draw a dinosaur, and are given a canvas to create their own work of art. Not only are the illustrations whimsical and attention-grabbing for younger readers, an array of artistic styles and media are represented, featuring artists from many different historical periods and cultures. Dinosaur types are not named in words until the end of the book, sparking a dialogue between children and adults about which dinosaurs they see. A list of artists and their short biographies are included in the back of the book, as well as some advice for readers who hope to be artists when they grow up. VERDICT: An obvious choice for young art enthusiasts, dinosaur lovers, and aspiring artists " -- School Library Journal
£13.29
WW Norton & Co Victory. Stand Raising My Fist for Justice
Book SynopsisA ground-breaking and timely graphic memoir from one of the most iconic figures in American sports—and a tribute to his fight for civil rights
£16.14
Baker Publishing Group Let Justice Roll Down
Book SynopsisHis brother died in his arms, shot by a deputy marshal. He was beaten and tortured by the sheriff and state police. But through it all, he returned good for evil, love for hate, and progress for prejudice, and he brought hope to black and white alike. The story of John Perkins is a gripping portrayal of what happens when faith thrusts a person into the midst of a struggle against racism, oppression, and injustice. It is about the costs of discipleship--the jailings, the floggings, the despair, the sacrifice. And it is about the transforming work of faith that allowed John to respond to such overwhelming indignities with miraculous compassion, vision, and hope. Perhaps more now than ever, young people need to read his story. This youth edition of the book Christianity Today named as one of the top fifty books that have shaped evangelicals will inspire a new generation to seek justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with God in the face of radical social change.
£7.99
Button Books Great Lives in Graphics: Anne Frank
Book SynopsisGreat Lives in Graphics reimagines the lives of extraordinary people in vivid technicolour, presenting 250+ fascinating facts in a new and exciting way. You may already know that Anne Frank wrote a diary, but did you know she had a pet cat called Moortje? Or that another cat called Mouschi lived with her in hiding? This graphic retelling of Anne's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and the world she grew up in, while educating them on everything from World War II to the dangers of prejudice. The ‘Great Lives in Graphics’ series is a new way of looking at the lives of famous and influential people. It takes the essential dates and achievements of each person’s life, mixes them with lesser-known facts and trivia and uses infographics to show them in a fresh, visual way that is genuinely engaging for children and young adults. The result is a colourful, fascinating and often surprising representation of that person’s life, work and legacy. Using timelines, maps, repeated motifs and many more beautiful and informative illustrations, readers learn not just about the main subject of the book, but also about the cultural background of the time in which that person lived. • A genuinely engaging way to explore great lives • Aimed at children and young adults aged 8 to 12 • Conveys the life of a notable figure in an accessible and fun way • Fact-packed infographics capture the key information about each person’s life and work • Builds into a colour-coded library of collectible biographies • Instant, fun, striking and enjoyable to dip into • Always educational, but also surprising. Each book includes 15 spreads, all of which feature an introductory paragraph and a visual concept. There are a few set concepts in each book: Introduction – an inspirational overview of their life, highlighting obstacles faced and the tenacity required to overcome them. Timeline spread – charting their life from birth to death and including major world events, putting their story in historical context. Family outline – early family life and experiences in education, relating them to similar questions and challenges children face today. Geographical overview – map showing the important places that feature in their lives, for example where they were born, worked, lived and died. Glossary – helping children to expand their vocabulary. Information is presented as visually as possible, be it a set of numbers or even a single number expressed with repeated icons. ‘Versus’ spreads highlight anything that compares and contrasts. ‘Did You Know’ facts, definition boxes and inspiring quotes accompany each spread.
£8.99
Diaphanes AG Newton and the Club of Astronomers
Book SynopsisWe know Isaac Newton as a brilliant polymath, inventor of the calculus and the person who first began to suss out the fundamental laws of physics. But in this delightful account of his life and thought aimed at young readers, we learn oh, so much more about Newton and his secret life . . . on the dark side of the moon. Newton and the Club of Astronomers invites us on a wildly imaginative journey to join Newton as he meets with the famous (and definitely secret) Club of Astronomers in their clubhouse on the hidden side of the moon. At the Club's meetings, we learn about Newton's discoveries and understand his pioneering thoughts about gravity, planetary orbits, and much, much more. Whimsical and fanciful, yet firmly rooted in Newton's actual ideas and discoveries, Newton and the Club of Astronomers is the perfect introduction for curious children to one of the great figures of scientific history.
£10.99
Amazon Publishing Sonia Sotomayor (Spanish Edition): Jueza de la
Book SynopsisThe Spanish edition of our popular free-verse biography of America’s first Hispanic Supreme Court justice. El 8 de agosto de 2009, Sonia Sotomayor se convirtió en la primera jueza hispana de la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos y en la tercera mujer al servicio de la Corte. En versos libres elegantes, Carmen T. Bernier-Grand describe la trayectoria extraordinaria de Sonia Sotomayor desde su juventud en los proyectos cercanos al Yankee Stadium y sus logros académicos estelares en las universidades de la Ivy League hasta su rápido ascenso en la profesión de abogada. Cuando la confirmaron como jueza federal para el distrito sur de Nueva York, dijo: “Siento que puedo tocar el cielo”. Determinación, inteligencia aguda, pasión por la familia y la comunidad, lealtad y su dedicación a la justicia y la imparcialidad caracterizan a esta mujer extraordinaria y trabajadora; una mujer que una vez dijo: “Nunca me he considerado pobre porque he sido rica en las cosas más importantes de la vida: el amor, el cariño y el apoyo de mi familia, de mis amigos y a veces hasta de extraños”.
£11.11
Oceano Travesia Descubriendo El Mágico Mundo de Dalí (Nueva
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£16.34
Ekare Europa Marie Curie En El País de la Ciencia
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£17.82
Cuento de Luz SL Emmanuel Kelly - ¡Sueña a lo grande! (Emmanuel
Book SynopsisEmmanuel Kelly was born and abandoned into war-torn Iraq. He was raised at an orphanage before being adopted and brought to Australia for life-changing surgery. Emmanuel’s sheer passion for singing, for life, and for ‘dreaming big’ in the face of huge obstacles led him to achieve his dream of becoming a singer. This is his inspiring story.Emmanuel Kelly nació y fue abandonado en una zona en guerra en Irak. Se crió en un orfanato hasta que unos años más tarde fue adoptado y comenzó una nueva vida en Australia. Su pasión por cantar, por la vida, por soñar a lo grande frente a enormes obstáculos, le están llevando a realizar su sueño y destacar en el mundo de la música. Esta es su inspiradora historia. Watch the book trailer:
£16.54
Lectio Ediciones Mozart
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£999.99
Plan B Records Las vidas que dibujamos / The Lives We Draw
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£19.97
Blume Amelia Earhart
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£13.75
Blume Marie Curie
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£13.66
Akiara Books Steve Jobs: Atrévete a Seguir Tu Intuición Volume
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£13.57
Blume Frida Kahlo
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£13.66
Roca Infantil Y Juvenil Blackpink. Todo lo que debes saber para
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£17.92
Roca Infantil Y Juvenil BTS: Iconos Del K-pop / Icons of K-pop: Biografia
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£18.12
Juventud Querida Malala
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£14.85
Vicens Vives Stephen Hawking
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£11.90
Vicens Vives Eco Héroes
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£16.20
Anaya Publishers Velazquez, El Pintor de la Vida
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£13.38
Anaya Publishers Pioneras
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£18.31
Montena Las chicas son de ciencias: 25 científicas que
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£18.22
Algar Editorial Marie Curie Y La Radiactividad
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£14.53
Algar Editorial Isaac Newton Y La Gravedad
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£20.39
Ekare Los Beatles
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£16.69
Vegueta Ediciones Martín Chirino: El Niño Que Quiso Mover El
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£16.19
Editorial Flamboyant Inventoras Y Sus Inventos
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£18.77
Manjul Publishing House Pvt Ltd Don't Believe Everything You Think
£15.79
