Charlotte Ager
1) Gandhi
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Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
Examines the life of Mohandas Gandhi, who used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality.
3) Ada Lovelace
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares the life of the world's first computer programmer, including her work alongside mathematician Charles Babbage and how her contributions to science changed the world.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Shares the life of the famous abolitionist, including her early years, how she helped slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad, and her contributions to the Civil War as a scout and nurse.
5) Jane Godall
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and achievements of the Italian Renaissance artist, inventor, and engineer, tracing his early years and apprenticeship through the creations of such masterworks as "The Last Supper" and "Mona Lisa."
7) Jesse Owens
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Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Complemented by full-color photos, information sidebars and quotes, an early reader biography of the track-and-field Olympic gold medalist describes his childhood on an Alabama farm, his years as a world record-breaking student athlete, the discrimination that challenged his ambitions and his four gold-medal wins at the 1936 games in Berlin.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the life and accomplishments of the South African activist and politician who opposed apartheid and became the country's first black head of state after being imprisoned for twenty-seven years.
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the famous American air pilot, describing her childhood, her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean, and her mysterious disappearance in 1937 during her attempt to fly around the world.
10) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, whose activism changed the world for blind and deaf people, and many others.
11) Albert Einstein
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Examines the life of the famous physicist, discussing Einstein's family, education, travels, career, and personal troubles.
13) Marie Curie
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about the fascinating life of Marie Curie, one of the world's most celebrated women scientists who changed the course of the world through her scientific discoveries"--
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"At just 25 years of age, Princess Elizabeth succeeded King George VI to the British throne. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life as both a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation, and her life as queen both at home and in the public eye. The book looks at Elizabeth's marriage to Prince Philip, her husband of more than 70 years, and her life...
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Publisher
DK
Language
English
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Description
In this kids' biography, follow the remarkable life story of Albert Einstein, whose legendary genius and creative imagination made him one of the world's most famous thinkers.
Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. In this kids' biography for ages 8-12, learn all about Einstein's...
Albert Einstein is known as one of the most brilliant people in history. His many theories and discoveries changed the way scientists think and work, and the way in which we look at and understand things. In this kids' biography for ages 8-12, learn all about Einstein's...