Little people, big dreams
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1. Amelia Earhart
2. Coco Chanel
3. Frida Kahlo
4. Maya Angelou
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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.
6. Emmeline Pankhurst
7. Marie curie
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Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world.
8. Rosa Parks
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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,...
9. Ada Lovelace
10. Anne Frank
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Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
11. Audrey Hepburn
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Presents information about Audrey Hepburn from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe through her rise to stardom in some of her era's most popular films to her dedication to UNICEF.
12. Ella Fitzgerald
13. Georgia O'Keeffe
14. Harriet Tubman
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Presents information about Harriet Tubman, from her childhood in slavery to brave escape to the North and her work to help others escape slavery.
15. Jane Austen
16. Jane Goodall
17. Josephine Baker
18. L. M. Montgomery
19. Mother Teresa
20. Simone De Beauvoir
21. Bruce Lee
22. David Bowie
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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.
23. Dolly Parton
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Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right--Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
24. Mahatma Gandhi
25. Maria Montessori
26. Mary Shelley
27. Muhammad Ali
28. Rudolf Nureyev
29. Stephen Hawking
30. Vivienne Westwood
31. Wilma Rudolph
32. Zaha Hadid
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Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, surrounded by music. She was a curious and confident child who designed her own modernist bedroom at nine years old. As a young woman studying at University in Beirut, she was described as the most outstanding pupil the teacher had ever met. With her ... vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed world-famous buildings ... including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatic Centre.
33. Alan Turing
34. Astrid Lindgren
35. Ayrton Senna
36. Billie Jean King
38. Captain Tom Moore
39. Corazon Aquino
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As a young boy, David Attenborough became an avid collector of fossils and plants. His great love for living things led him into science, and his passion for people led him to broadcasting television. Determined to make the wonder of the natural world accessible to everyone, David changed the way we thing about our planet.
41. Elton John
42. Ernest Shackleton
43. Evonne Goolagong
44. Greta Thunberg
45. Jean-Michel Basquiat
46. Jesse Owens
47. John Lennon
48. Louise Bourgeois
49. Martin Luther King, Jr
50. Pele
51. RuPaul
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Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and thats where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs....
52. Steve Jobs
53. Albert Einstein
54. Andy Warhol
55. Charles Darwin
56. Charles Dickens
57. Hans Christian Andersen
58. Iris Apfel
59. Kamala Harris
60. Malala Yousafzai
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When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala...
61. Marilyn Monroe
62. Mary Anning
63. Megan Rapinoe
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"... discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking soccer player and activist."--Provided by publisher.
64. Michael Jordan
65. Michelle Obama
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Michelle Obama grew up on the south side of Chicago. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others. When she met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. As an advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, she became a powerful First Lady.
66. Mindy Kaling
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"In this book, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director"--
67. Nelson Mandela
68. Pablo Picasso
69. Prince
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In picture book format, discover the life of Prince, who, from a young age, 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 loved around the world.
70. Rosalind Franklin
71. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
72. Stevie Wonder
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At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
73. Yoko Ono
74. Alexander von Humboldt
75. Amanda Gorman
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"From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal boxes. Growing up with an auditory processing disorder and a speech impediment, Amanda had to work hard, but ultimately she took great strength from her experiences. After hearing her teacher read aloud to the class, she knew that she wanted to become a poet, and nothing would stand in her way. At the age of 19, she became America's first-ever National...
76. Anna Pavlova
77. Elvis Presley
78. Gloria Steinem
79. Neil Armstrong
80. Queen Elizabeth
81. Jürgen Klopp
82. 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...
83. Tenzing Norgay
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"When Tenzing was young, he spent much of his childhood tending to the family's yaks and gazing up at the Himalaya mountains, dreaming of the day he would reach the top. Once he grew up, he joined many other Sherpas who were offering to take Europeans up the highest mountain of all--Mount Everest, also known as Chomolungma, the Tibetan word for "Mother Goddess of the World". It was the chance he needed to make his childhood dream a reality. He went...
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Little Antoine grew up in Lyon, France. Ever since his first flight as a young boy, he dreamed of becoming a pilot. When he joined the French army during WWI, he finally got his chance. He spent a short time in the Air Force before leaving to become a mail pilot, all the while writing about his adventures. However, in 1935, he crashed in the desert during a flight from Paris to Saigon.
85. Beyoncé
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"Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mom's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncé joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to stardom...
86. Lenny Henry
87. Leonard Cohen
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"Learn about the incredible life of Leonard Cohen, the inspiring singer-songwriter who shared songs about hope, love, loss, and everything that makes us human."--
88. Rafa Nadal
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"At a young age, Rafa showed exceptional talent at tennis. With his uncle as his coach, he honed his skills on the court and became a professional player as a teenager. From there, he went on to have a record-breaking career, winning trophies and fans along the way. Rafa's hard work and determination mean that he is treasured by fans of sports everywhere. This amazing story of the tennis legend features a fact and photo section in the back"--
89. Simone Biles
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"Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete."--
90. Stan Lee
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"Be inspired by the amazing life of Stan Lee, the comic book genius who created Spider-Man, The Hulk, and Iron Man! Little Stan grew up in New York City. As a child, he loved reading books, poems and newspaper strips. And when he didn't have his head in a book, he was writing stories of his own he graduated, Stan got his big break in the form of a job as an assistant at a small comic book publisher called Timely Comics. He started by helping the editors...
91. Taylor Swift
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"Little Taylor grew up on her familys Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Her life changed at six years old when she attended her first concert. Dancing and singing in the crowd as country musician LeAnn Rimes performed, Taylor fell in love with country music. Some of the kids at school didnt understand, but Taylor managed to shake it off."--
"Little Taylor grew up on her familys Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Her life changed...
92. Usain Bolt
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"Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach noticed his talent, and by age fourteen he was wowing fans with his lightning speed on the track. Due to a medical condition named scolosis, it took Usain time to develop a training routine that worked for him, but by listening to his body and working with professionals, he learned his strengths and played to them. In 2008 he took...
93. Vincent Van Gogh
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"Little Vincent was a quiet child. He loved spending time in nature and playing with his brother Theo. After leaving school, he began working as an art dealer. Vincent showed promise, but he found it more and more difficult to control his emotions and eventually had to leave. He had a go at many different jobs, including a teacher and a bookseller, but nothing felt right. When he wasn't working, he wrote Theo long letters that included beautiful drawings....
94. Katherine Johnson
95. Patrick Mahomes
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"Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary baseball player and he dreamt of following in his footsteps. As a child, he excelled at all sorts of sports: from baseball to basketball to ping-pong, but it was American football which captured his heart. In college, he dedicated himself to building his...