Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Creative Paperbacks Gautama Buddha
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Mahatma Gandhi
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Martin Luther King Jr.
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Mother Teresa
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Nelson Mandela
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£13.49
Creative Paperbacks Arizona Diamondbacks
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Atlanta Braves
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£11.39
Creative Paperbacks Baltimore Orioles
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Boston Red Sox
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Chicago Cubs
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Chicago White Sox
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Cincinnati Reds
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Cleveland Indians
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Colorado Rockies
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Detroit Tigers
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Houston Astros
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Kansas City Royals
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Los Angeles Angels
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Los Angeles Dodgers
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Miami Marlins
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Milwaukee Brewers
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Minnesota Twins
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks New York Mets
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks New York Yankees
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Oakland Athletics
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Philadelphia Phillies
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Pittsburgh Pirates
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks St. Louis Cardinals
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks San Diego Padres
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks San Francisco Giants
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Seattle Mariners
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Tampa Bay Rays
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Texas Rangers
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Toronto Blue Jays
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£9.49
Creative Paperbacks Washington Nationals
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£9.49
Triumph Books G is for Golazo: The Ultimate Soccer Alphabet
Book SynopsisS is for soccer. F is for football, and fÚtbol, and fußball… No matter what you call it, everyone loves the beautiful game! The creators of B is for Baller return with a vibrant, stylish parade of soccer legends. Featuring dozens of international superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, PelÉ, Diego Maradona, Marta, Mia Hamm, and Abby Wambach, G is for Golazo is the ultimate ABC book for budding soccer fans.Trade Review"Get ready for the ultimate soccer alphabet book! It's a high-energy, international celebration of the biggest names, greatest plays, and fascinating history of the sport. Search this colorful and creative gallery of original artwork from A to Z for all your favorite teams and athletes, whether they are famous bicycle kickers and jugglers or infamous yellow card holders. Learn about early players or how nicknames were earned while cultivating an appreciation of the well-loved game." Foreword Reviews
£15.15
Calkins Creek Books Blue Grass Boy: The Story of Bill Monroe, Father
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£16.16
Astra Publishing House Prairie Boy: Frank Lloyd Wright Turns the
Book SynopsisFrank Lloyd Wright, a young boy from the prairie, becomes America's first world-famous architect in this engaging and inspirational nonfiction picture book introducing organic architecture -a style he created based on the relationship between buildings and the natural world - and transformed the American home. Frank Lloyd Wright loved the Wisconsin prairie where he was born, with its wide-open sky and waves of tall grass. As his family moved across the United States, young Frank found his own home in shapes: rectangles, triangles, half-moons, and circles. When he returned to his beloved prairie, Frank pursued a career in architecture. But he didn't think the Victorian-era homes found there fit the prairie landscape. Using his knowledge and love of shapes, Frank created houses more organic to the land. He redesigned the American home inside and out, developing a truly unique architecture style that celebrated the country's landscape and lifestyle. Author Barb Rosenstock and artist Christopher Silas Neal explore the early life and creative genius of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, highlighting his passion, imagination, and ingenuity.Trade Review"An obsession with shapes serves as a leitmotif as Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) grows to be a master architect... Neal's stylized illustrations are geometrically anchored, with crisp lines and shapes that occasionally echo Wright's signature patterning, and the earnest, informative narrative centers the subject's relatable interests. Substantial supplemental materials include an author's note, sources, and multiple photos of his work." -- Publishers Weekly
£16.14
Calkins Creek Books Born to Swing: Lil Hardin Armstrong's Life in
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£16.16
Calkins Creek Books Sing and Shout: The Mighty Voice of Paul Robeson
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£17.99
Astra Publishing House Jacob Riis's Camera: Bringing Light to Tenement
Book SynopsisThis revealing biography of a pioneering photojournalist and social reformer Jacob Riis shows how he brought to light one of the worst social justice issues plaguing New York City in the late 1800s--the tenement housing crisis--using newly invented flash photography. Jacob Riis was familiar with poverty. He did his best to combat it in his hometown of Ribe, Denmark, and he experienced it when he immigrated to the United States in 1870. Jobs for immigrants were hard to get and keep, and Jacob often found himself penniless, sleeping on the streets or in filthy homeless shelters. When he became a journalist, Jacob couldn't stop seeing the poverty in the city around him. He began to photograph overcrowded tenement buildings and their impoverished residents, using newly developed flash powder to illuminate the constantly dark rooms to expose the unacceptable conditions. His photographs inspired the people of New York to take action. Gary Kelley's detailed illustrations perfectly accompany Alexis O'Neill's engaging text in this STEAM title for young readers.Trade Review"In 1870, Danish-born Jacob Riis immigrated to the United States, where... he witnessed the horrendous living conditions of New York City's poorest immigrants. (H)e took photographs and gave lectures accompanied by life-size reproductions of those photos to any group that would listen. O'Neill... presents his biography in clear, direct language that conveys the facts of his life along with the essence of his nature. Kelley's ink-and-pastel illustrations in muted tones capture the gray dreariness of the scenes as well as dark shadows of interpretations of the photos. A thoughtful, well-researched homage to an almost forgotten hero." --Kirkus Reviews "In this picture-book biography, O'Neill's vivid narration and Kelley's aptly dark-hued illustrations combine to introduce readers to (Jacob Riis, a) social justice advocate. Riis...(wrote) about the poverty immigrants faced and the harsh living conditions in the city's tenement buildings. His writing made little difference, however, until he also captured the truth with photography. O'Neill highlights the positive impact his images made, including on a young Teddy Roosevelt, who used his power to make changes. An author's note, a time line, annotated examples of Riis' photos, and other back matter provide a broader perspective of Riis' accomplishments and the power of media to transform lives." --Booklist "The compelling activism of Jacob Riis animates this beautifully illustrated picture book biography. O'Neill pulls Riis's life as a U.S. immigrant from Denmark into sharp focus, using vignettes to demonstrate how his experiences amplified his activism. Riis was outraged by the state of New York City's tenements and slums but was unable to effect change until he hit upon the idea of using flash photography to capture images of the decrepit buildings and their occupants. Kelley's expressive illustrations, created using etching ink and pastel, mix human touch and snapshot sensibility, and give a nod to Riis's photos." --Publishers Weekly "When he was 21, [Jacob] Riis immigrated to the United States. As an immigrant in 19th-century New York, he learned firsthand how hard life was for the city's poor. Determined to help, he became a crime reporter and eventually a documentary photographer, writing books and lecturing to encourage change with his powerful images of tenement dwellers. Kelley's atmospheric illustrations portray the dark and dirty tenements of Riis's work while still balancing light and warmth. O'Neill's text is thorough and informative. (T)he author skillfully creates a fascinating biography of a man who contributed significantly to social reform. A nice addition to biography collections." --School Library Journal
£16.14
Highlights Press Fight of the Century: Alice Paul Battles Woodrow
Book SynopsisThe fight for women's suffrage between women's rights leader Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson is creatively presented as a four-round boxing match in this energetic nonfiction picture book.When Woodrow Wilson was elected President, he didn't know that he would be participating in one of the greatest fights of the century: the battle for women's right to vote. The formidable Alice Paul led the women's suffrage movement, and saw President Wilson's election as an opportunity to win the vote to women. She battered her opponent with endless strategic arguments and carefully coordinated protests, calling for a new amendment granting women the right to vote. With a spirit and determination that never quit--even when peaceful protests were met with violence and even when many women were thrown in jail--Paul eventually convinced President Wilson to support her cause, changing the country forever. Cleverly framed as a boxing match, this book provides a fascinating and compelling look at an important moment in American history. Sarah Green's bright, detailed illustrations perfectly accompany award-winning author Barb Rosenstock's captivating narrative.Trade Review"Utilizing the language and structure of a boxing match, this fast-paced selection covers Alice Paul's activism, ongoing support of women's suffrage, and continuing advocacy for passage of the 19th Amendment during Woodrow Wilson's two presidential terms. Illustrations based on Jazz Age lithographs and boxing posters combine nicely with suspenseful, articulate text that includes some of Paul's ancillary accomplishments... A lively, inspiring depiction of an indomitable fighter for women's rights." —Kirkus Reviews "This accessible storybook uses the metaphor of a prizefight to explain the battle between suffragist Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson over votes for women. The illustrations invoke period photographs, and while most portray actual historical events, some creatively show the protagonists squaring off in a boxing ring... this is an engaging way of making history fun and relevant." —Booklist "Rosenstock explains the history of women’s suffrage and the eventual ratification of the 19th amendment in the form of a boxing match between activist Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson. The diligence and coordination of Paul and her supporters and their battle to win public support, especially in light of World War I, are portrayed in an enticing and accessible manner. The full-color illustrations, rendered in muted tones, are reminiscent of vintage boxing posters and add to the boxing match aesthetic. This title, especially with the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment approaching, is likely to be a favorite for children interested in history and activism, as well as educators." —School Library Journal "On the anniversary of the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, Rosenstock replays the epic battle of wills between activist Alice Paul and President Woodrow Wilson as a quasi-literal ring match. (R)eaders who have little foreknowledge (and possibly little prior interest) in Paul and her crusade will glom onto this fact-rich retelling. Green’s buoyant digital artwork is well suited for turning the picture book into a lure for independent readers. Final notes comment on how Paul’s fraught relationship with Black suffragists has tainted her reputation; photos of Paul and Wilson, a women’s suffrage timeline, bibliography, and source notes are included." —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
£17.09
Highlights Press Robert E. Lee: The Man, the Soldier, the Myth
Book SynopsisA comprehensive young adult biography of the life of one of the most mythologized men in American and Civil War history: General Lee of the Confederate States Army Robert E. Lee’s life was filled with responsibility and loyalty. Born to a Revolutionary War hero, Lee learned a sense of duty and restraint after weathering scandals brought on by his father and eldest brother. He found the perfect way to channel this sense of duty at West Point, where he spent his days under rigorous teachers who taught him the organizational skills and discipline he would apply for the rest of his life. The military became Lee’s life: he was often away from his beloved family, making strides with the Army, forcibly expanding the United States toward the Western coastline, and fighting the Mexican-American War. And ultimately, the military and his defining role therein—General of the Confederate Army—would prove to be Lee’s legacy. Author Brandon Marie Miller separates fact from fiction and reveals the complex truth behind who Lee was as a person, a soldier, a general, and a father. The book includes numerous archival images, as well as original quotations, a timeline, an author's note, a family tree, source notes, a bibliography, and an index.Trade ReviewA Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young PeopleA Bank Street College of Education Best Children’s Book of the Year★ “With Robert E.Lee (and the removal of his statues) in the news, this illuminating biography of the Confederate general comes at a good time. Miller has done copious research to present a well-rounded portrait of a man who is both praised and vilified and known by most people simply for his role in the Civil War. This book shows him as so much more . . . interested teens will find this exceptionally readable. An excellent crossover for adult readers, as well.” —Booklist, starred review
£17.95
Loqueleo Quien Es Malala Yousafzai?
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£999.99
Loqueleo Quien Fue Nelson Mandela?
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£999.99
Loqueleo Quien Fue Rosa Parks?
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£999.99
Loqueleo Quienes Fueron Los Hermanos Wright?
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£12.30
Loqueleo Quien Fue Amelia Earhart?
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£12.30
