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1) Leo Messi
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"Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team. But life wasn't without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency. But nothing was going to stop Leo from following...
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"Little Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard being the only black child there, but he listened to his dad's words: 'Let your results speak for you.' His hobby led him to go-kart racing, and at the age of 10 he became the youngest ever winner of the British cadet go-karting competition. Shortly...
4) Nikola Tesla
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Simple text and illustrations look at the life of inventor Nikola Tesla.
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"Little Louis was born in France during a time when doctors were still trying to figure out what made people sick. During his teen years, he discovered a love for science and became famous for figuring out how to kill off damaging microbes. Through his curiosity and creativity (and lots of trial and error), his research led to the development of vaccinations, a vital tool in today's world"--
6) Hedy Lamarr
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This fascinating biography tells the story of famous actress Hedy Lamarr, a trailblazer in both the world of science and film, who developed the technology that formed the basis of WiFi and Bluetooth used today.
8) Olive Morris
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2023]
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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As a child, little Olive moved to London from Jamaica. When she was older, she dtood up against the wrongful arrest of a Nigerian diplomat, and from then on vowed to fight injustice of all kinds. Olive became dedicated to improving the lives of those in her community and beyond. This inspiring story of the activist's life features a facts and photos section at the back.
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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Español
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Kamala Harris cuenta la incríeble historia de la primera mujer, la primera persona negra y la primera estadounidense del sur de Asia en ser elegida vicepresidenta de los Estados Unidos de America.
10) Mae Jemison
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Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
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English
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Presents an illustrated look at the life of American engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut, Mae Jemison.
11) Yoko Ono
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Yoko Ono, the artist.
When Yoko was little, she had everything she could dream of in Japan, except time with her busy parents. She used to write wishes and tie them to the branches of the trees in the local temple to be less alone. When war broke out, Yoko was often hungry and had to use her imagination...
13) Jürgen Klopp
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English
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jürgen Klopp tells the inspiring story of one of soccer's greatest managers and leaders.
14) Lenny Henry
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English
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Lenny Henry tells the inspiring story of the talented British comedian determined to make the world laugh.
15) Shakira
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English
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From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Shakira tells the story of the world's most incredible Latin American singer.
16) Nelson Mandela
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English
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Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
17) Helen Keller
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English
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In this Little People, BIG DREAMS book, discover the true story of Helen Keller, the first deaf-blind person to earn a university degree who toured the world advocating for the rights of disabled people.
18) Laverne Cox
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English
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Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Laverne Cox tells the story of the actress and trans pioneer.
19) Steve Irwin
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English
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Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Steve Irwin tells the inspiring true story of the Australian animal lover and wildlife conservationist.
20) Harry Houdini
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English
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In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.
When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity**, the family lived in poverty** and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a...
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