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1) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Profiles the African American woman who sparked a bus boycott when she was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person.
3) Prince
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he couldn't read it, his talent - whether on piano, drums, guitar or vocals - turned him into an icon. Combining funk, disco, soul and almost every other genre out there, his songs are some of the best-loved all around the world. Prince knew that he didn't have to be like anyone else to be a star - and there was no one quite like Prince. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky...
4) Bruce Lee
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the life of the actor and kung fu instructor from his birth in San Francisco, through his childhood in Hong Kong and career as the star of the some of the greatest martial arts movies ever made, to his early death.
5) Mary Shelley
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mary Shelley, the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein.
When Mary Shelley was a little girl, she used to write stories beneath the trees in her garden. As an adult, Mary was inspired by this same imagination to create a ghost story, which became the famous novel: Frankenstein. This gripping book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra...
6) Pele
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
11) Maya Angelou
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Offers an illustrated telling of the life of Maya Angelou that focuses on how she overcame childhood trauma and realized her dream and became one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers.
12) Charles Darwin
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn't do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related"--OCLC.
13) Mother Teresa
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Mother Teresa, from her childhood in Macedonia and her lifelong goal to help the sick and poor to her relief work in Calcutta and her status as a saint.
14) Muhammad Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
15) Harriet Tubman
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
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.
16) Mahatma Gandhi
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
As a young man, Mohandas Gandhi dreamed of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country--ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as "Mahatma" meaning "great soul." This inspiring story of the "Father of India's life features a facts and photos section at the back....
17) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ella Fitzgerald, from her youth mired in tragedy to her rise to stardom as one of the top jazz singers of all time.
18) Coco Chanel
Author
Series
Publisher
Francis Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents designer Coco Chanel's early life in an orphanage, where her sewing genius leads her to become a cabaret performer, hat maker, and international fashion icon.
19) Georgia O'Keeffe
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrated (chiefly color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
20) Elton John
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history. Elton's songwriting talent, musical skill, and dazzling outfits have made him one of the all-time greats. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations...
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