Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Die Gestalten Verlag Top Secret: The Book of Spies and Agents
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£15.26
Student Press Books Anciens contes nordiques: Découvrez les dieux,
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£8.99
Student Press Books 21 mujeres sorprendentes: Las vidas de las
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£9.49
Little, Brown & Company Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X
Book SynopsisDiscover the remarkable relationship between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, and how their bond affected the movement for Black pride and independence in the 1960s in this nonfiction book for young readers. ★ 'From Civil Rights to Black Pride and Black Lives Matter, there isn’t one social justice movement that these two men haven’t impacted.' —SLJ, starred review Freshly adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm helped mold Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and influenced his rise as an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence. Yet when Malcolm was expelled from the Nation of Islam for criticizing the conduct of its leader, Elijah Muhammad, Ali turned his back on Malcolm, a choice that some believe tragically contributed to the minister's assassination in February 1965.Muhammad Ali and Malco
£12.74
Scotland Street Press Porcelain Soul
Book Synopsis'As uplifting as it is sad. A beautiful book which teaches us to live every minute and appreciate what we have.' – The Times Andreea is thirteen and looking forward to taking part in a Romanian dance performance on a trip to Paris with her friends. She skips school one day and gets in a car with a boy she doesn't know. They have a terrible crash which leaves her paralysed from the neck down. At thirteen she is forced to confront the feeling of losing her entire reality in just one moment. This is the story of the operations, the hospitals, the friendships, the long waits, the pain, and the discovery of what it means to be courageous. In this "beautiful" memoir (The Times), Andreea shares her inner journey which led her to re-evaluate what really matters and which is bound to make us reflect on how much we take for granted in our own lives.Trade ReviewYou cannot read this book without feeling the pain in every particle of your own body and without rejoicing when a patched soul is reborn from its own despair like the phoenix bird. When suffering meets victory, intertwining in the most mysterious way, it will give birth to the most beautiful feeling - Courage. -- Laura Fierbinteanu, psychotherapist
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: Haaland Rules
Book SynopsisIs Erling Haaland your ultimate football hero? Having made his professional career debut for Norwegian side Bryne FK at the age of 16 years, Haaland's meteoric rise has seen him become a goal machine for both Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and for the Norway national side.Discover how this brilliant footballer followed in his father's footsteps and has since become among the world's most sought-after goalscorers, known for his athleticism, precise off-the-ball movement and pace. He was voted the Austrian Footballer of the Year in 2019 and followed up by earning the FIFA U-20 World Cup Golden Boot award in the same year!The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.Table of ContentsHaaland in numbers • The lad from Leeds? • Footballing Family • Growing up in Bryne • Meeting Ole at Molde FK • Breakthrough Year • Starring at FC Red Bull Salzburg • Norway's Wonder Boy • Dortmund Comes Calling • Star in the Making • The Story Continues • Quiz Time.
£6.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Little House Cookbook New FullColor Edition
Book SynopsisTrade Review“More than a cookbook, this social history is an extension of the Wilder books done with the same spirit of care and love.” — School Library Journal (starred review) “A culinary and literary feast.” — The Horn Book
£16.19
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Play Like a Girl
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£19.54
Hachette Children's Group Football Superstars: De Bruyne Rules
Book SynopsisIs Kevin De Bruyne your ultimate football hero? One of the best advanced playmakers in world football today, De Bruyne is part of the star-studded Manchester City team which has won both the EFL Cup and Premier League title. With Belgium, De Bruyne was also a third-place winner at the FIFA 2018 World Cup.Discover how De Bruyne's dedication to football saw him advance in Belgium's Gent youth system. Learn about how his hard work paid off as top club Chelsea swooped in to take him to the big league in 2012, and how his star status has grown from strength to strength since.The Football Superstars series is aimed at building a love of reading in young children, and is filled with fun cartoons, inspirational stories and a cast of characters chipping in with quotes, jokes and comments.Table of ContentsDe Bruyne in numbers • Boyhood • In the academy • Dream debut • Rising star • International debut • Season highlights • International highlights • Head-to-head stats • Quiz time.
£7.44
Quarto Publishing PLC Bruce Lee
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£13.29
Quarto Publishing PLC Mahatma Gandhi
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£12.25
Quarto Publishing PLC Albert Einstein
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£14.39
Quarto Publishing PLC Tenzing Norgay
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£13.32
Quarto Publishing PLC Stephen Hawking
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£13.35
Quarto Publishing PLC Muhammad Ali
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£13.32
Princeton Architectural Press A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa
Book SynopsisRuth Asawa (1926-2013) was an influential and award-winning sculptor, a beloved figure in the Bay Area art world, and a devoted activist who advocated tirelessly for arts education. This lushly illustrated book by collage artist Andrea D’Aquino brings Asawa’s creative journey to life, detailing the influence of her childhood in a farming family, and her education at Black Mountain College where she pursued an experimental course of education with leading avant-garde artists and thinkers such as Anni and Josef Albers, Buckminster Fuller, Merce Cunningham, and Robert Rauschenberg. Delightful and substantial, this engaging title for young art lovers includes a page of teaching tools for parents and educators.
£12.59
Quarto Publishing PLC Kamala Harris
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£12.78
Quarto Publishing PLC Maria Montessori
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£13.35
North Star Editions Biggest Names in Sports: Saquon Barkley: Football
Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of football star Saquon Barkley. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£10.44
Rockridge Press Heroes of World War II: A World War II Book for
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£14.24
Shambhala Publications Inc The Magical Life of the Lotus-Born
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£16.99
Rockridge Press The Story of Pablo Picasso: A Biography Book for
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£8.81
Rockridge Press Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement: A
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£9.49
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC The Story of Pop
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£9.77
Creative Editions Dark Fiddler
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£16.16
Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Harriet Tubman
Book SynopsisBorn a slave in Maryland, Harriet Tubman knew first-hand what it meant to be someone''s property; she was whipped by owners and almost killed by an overseer. It was from other field hands that she first heard about the Underground Railroad which she travelled by herself north to Philadelphia. Throughout her long life (she died at the age of ninety-two) and long after the Civil War brought an end to slavery, this amazing woman was proof of what just one person can do.
£7.57
Lerner Publishing Group Behind the Bookcase
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£7.99
Sophia Institute Press Maximilian Kolbe: The Saint of Auschwitz
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£14.20
Rockridge Press Leaders and Thinkers in American History: An
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£9.99
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Malala: Activist for Girls' Education
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£16.19
Sleeping Bear Press The Boy Who Grew a Forest
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£16.31
Rockridge Press The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for
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£10.99
Rockridge Press The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: A Biography Book
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£8.66
Quarto Publishing PLC Neil Armstrong
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£14.39
Rockridge Press The Story of Eliza Hamilton: A Biography Book for
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£8.82
Rockridge Press Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to
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£21.84
Rockridge Press The Story of Benjamin Franklin: A Biography Book
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£8.67
Quirk Books Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from
Book SynopsisThe series that includes Kid Athletes, Kid Artists, and Kid Authors now chronicles the lives of Kid Scientists! Here are true tales from the childhoods of the world s most brilliant scientists. Did you know: Jane Goodall had a stuffed chimpanzee called Jubilee. As a child she loved animals so much she was constantly bringing them inside- including worms and snails! Stephen Hawking hated school and spent his free time assembling model airplanes, inventing board games, even building his own computer. Neil DeGrasse Tyson ran a dog-walking business after school to save money to buy a telescope. This diverse and inclusive cast includes Marie Curie, Benjamin Franklin, Sally Ride, Albert Einstein, Katherine Johnson, Nikola Tesla, and many more.Trade Review#1 on the New York Journal of Books Notable Children's Books 2018 listFinalist for the 2020 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books“For your budding astrophysicist, inventor, doctor, environmentalist, or mathematician, Kid Scientists will open her eyes with mini-bios of interesting and accomplished people.”— Terri Schlichenmeyer, The Bookworm Sez“This book is a great way to encourage kids who already love science to pursue their interests as well as to show kids who are not motivated by traditional schooling that there are many paths to greatness.”—American Scientist Magazine “Most children should enjoy reading it, without noticing how much they are learning, as they internalize the idea that they, too, can grow up to be scientists.”—Science“Portraits of 16 bright lights in the scientific firmament, with particular focus on some of their lesser-known quirks and achievements...Worthy role models all.”—Kirkus Reviews“Lively and informative.”—Booklist“A funny and inspiring book for children and adults.”—New York Journal of Books “Kid Scientists is filled with cute illustrations. . . [and] mini-biographies that are interesting, funny, and, most importantly, relevant to kids today.”—Geek Dad“I can think of no better way to convey to children that their heroes were once just like them.”—Fredericksburg Free-Lance Star Praise for the Kid Legends series:“Just like history class, only hilarious.”—Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever, on Kid Presidents “Outstanding... Inspiring and entertaining.”—Booklist, starred review, on Kid Athletes“With cartoonish illustrations that will attract fans of Jeff Kinney’s The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Rachel Renée Russell’s The Dork Diaries, this informative offering leaves no presidential childhood rock unturned.”—School Library Journal, on Kid Presidents “A heartening reminder that 17 unconventional greats—not to mention all the rest—started out as children too.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Artists“Impressively diverse.”—Booklist, on Kid Artists “Memorably weird childhood moments. . . are likely to stick with readers, as will Horner’s impish cartoons.”—Publishers Weekly, on Kid Artists “Lively glimpses of formative moments and budding talents.”—Kirkus Reviews, on Kid Authors
£999.99
Tanglewood Surviving the Angel of Death: The True Story of a
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£9.02
National Geographic Kids National Geographic Kids Readers Walt Disney
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£999.99
Penguin Young Readers Group I am Walt Disney Ordinary People Change the World
Book SynopsisThe 18th picture book in the New York Times bestselling series of biographies about heroes tells the story of Walt Disney, who made dreams come true. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of one of America's icons in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. At the back are an excellent timeline and photos. This volume features Walt Disney, who makes dreams come true for himself and countless kids around the world. Walt Disney used his imagination and creativity to tell stories that have become beloved by families everywhere. From his failures to his successes, this book celebrates the work and the man behind the happiest place on earth.This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A virtue this person embodies: Walt Disney's innovation is celebrated in this biography You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
£11.99
Lerner Publishing Group Albert Einstein
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£6.99
Rockridge Press Big Thinkers and Big Ideas: An Introduction to
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£16.14
Rockridge Press The Story of Walt Disney: A Biography Book for
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£8.81
Rockridge Press The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda: A Biography Book
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£8.65
Rockridge Press The Story of Henry Ford: A Biography Book for New
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£8.70
St Martin's Press All Boys Arent Blue
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£12.39
Rebel Girls Rebel Girls Celebrate Neurodiversity: 25 Tales of
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£8.54
