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Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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.
3) Coco Chanel
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
4) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Frida Kahlo's desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
As a child, Georgia O'Keefe roamed the farmland of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin with a sketchbook in her hand. As an adult, her fascination with nature, and in particular flowers, inspired her to create wonderful artwork which was exhibited all over the world.
6) Maya Angelou
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
The book follows Maya Angelou, from her early traumatic childhood to her time as a singer, actress, civil rights campaigner and, eventually, one of America's most beloved writers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows Agatha Christie, who taught herself to read at the age of five, on her journey to becoming the most famous crime writer of all time. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Emmeline Pankhurst fought for women to get the vote, and inspired other women to demonstrate, go on hunger strikes, and protest for the cause. This inspiring and informative biography comes with extra facts about Emmeline's life at the back"--Amazon.
10) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Biography of Marie Curie with text aimed at very young readers.
11) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Chilren's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventually leading to the end of segregation on public transport. Rosa was described as "the mother of the freedom movement". This inspiring story of Rosa's life is moving,...
13) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
16) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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.
17) Jane Austen
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Jane Austen, from her childhood in the English countryside to how her own heartbreak became the inspiration for "Pride and Prejudice.".
18) Josephine Baker
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Josephine Baker, from her childhood in St. Louis and her early career in New York to her rise to fame in France and her role as a spy in World War II.
19) Mother Teresa
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
20) David Bowie
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists."--Provided by publisher.
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