Biography & Autobiography

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.Little Leonard grew up in Montréal, Canada, and was a child who delighted in the world around him...

*Selected as One of Oprah's Favorite Things 2021* "It's never too early to introduce youngsters to inspiring people who have changed the world." - As Oprah says on OprahDaily.com Meet three inspirational women from the world of art: Frida Kahlo, Coco...

In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Captain Tom Moore, the veteran who raised over GBP30 million for the NHS during the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. By buying a copy of this book, you are making...

Crazy about Wii, Nintendo, X-Box, and PlayStation? Meet the inventor whose work made them all possible: Ralph Baer, creator of the first home video game system! Today, the video game industry keeps growing, with ever more platforms available to fans...

Add the stickers to create a magical world where princesses (and some princes) live in magnificent palaces, play hide-and-seek, attend a grand ball and go skating by moonlight.Simply press on the stickers to create colourful scenes.About the AuthorFiona...

An interactive book with over 60 flaps revealing answers to all kinds of questions about science. Children can lift the flaps to discover fascinating facts, such as how bodies grow, why astronauts float and where lightning comes from. Includes links to...

Discover the stories of 20 sportspeople who are pushing the limits of their game and helping to make our world a better place.Discover 20 incredible true stories of sporting legends. Incredible facts about each sportsperson's life and times are...

Samuel Pepys is famous for the diary he wrote 400 years ago. The diary tells us about lots of important events such as the Great Fire of London and the Great Plague. Find out why people thought his diary was written in code, why Pepys was known as the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel and host of RuPaul's Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune...

This all-new board book primer - from the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the world's best-loved leaders.'Hello little leader! Let's learn about braveness, and boldness, and kindness...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781626724693Author Pj CreekFormat HardbackPage Count 80Imprint First SecondPublisher Roaring Brook PressWeight(grams) 567gDimensions(mm) 284mm * 224mm * 18mm

How do little kids become sporting superstars? Find out in this inspiring board book for little ones.Everyone, from Usain Bolt to Simone Biles, was once a small child learning about the world. Read how a diverse array of sporty kids found what they loved...

"Intelligent, politically bold, and beautiful to browse [...] Every bookshelf needs a copy." - Disability Arts OnlineIn this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, meet 34 artists, thinkers, athletes and activists with disabilities, from past and...

A perfect picture book to celebrate the Coronation and beyond.King Charles the III is now King of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth and he is finding his new crown just a little heavy to manage. But his good friend Tom the gardener is on hand to...

This board book version of Maya Angelou - an international bestseller from the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to the powerful speaker, writer and civil rights activist. Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood...

From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries. Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all...

There's a new scientific discovery to be made each day of the year in this inspiring book full of easy and exciting experiments. Why is bread full of holes? What does DNA look like? How are rainbows made? Children can find out the answers to all of these...

A lively and intriguing biography of Henry VIII, full of fascinating facts, famous paintings and photos of historical artefacts that bring history to life. Discover Henry's life as a young prince at Tudor court, the religious conflicts of his reign, the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alan Turing, the genius code cracker and father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence. Alan grew up in...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Prince, one of the most iconic performers in music history. From a young age, Prince was obsessed with music. Even though he...

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who 'never lost a single passenger.' Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland...

As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was often scolded forconducting "useless" experiments. Yet his passion for the natural world was so strong that he suffered through terrible seasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwin...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426371813Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

This board book version of Frida Kahlo - an international bestseller in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series - introduces the youngest dreamers to this world-renowned painter. When Frida was a teenager, a terrible road accident...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rosalind Franklin, the scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA. Little Rosalind was born in...

It is Christmas Day, 1885, and the Edgeworths are at each other's throats again. Duncan holds his wife and children captive to his authoritarian whims; every day brings fresh struggles for power. Before breakfast is over, there will be presents in the...

Do you think you know who first thought of the theory of evolution? Have you ever wondered who created the oldest university in the world? Is Joan of Arc is the only rebel girl who led an army that you've heard of?If so, then you need this stunningly...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781984893918Author Erica S. PerlFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Crown Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA Inc

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...

The eagerly awaited follow-up to the best-selling Why Beethoven Threw the Stew.What did Haydn's wife use for curling-paper for her hair?What did Schubert do with his old spectacles case?Why was Dvorak given a butcher's apron when he was a little boy?Why...

Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641527040Author Arlisha NorwoodFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 522gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in the world. Loved for his smart gameplay and relentless goalscoring, Lewandowski gathered a great following at Lech Poznan and Borussia Dortmund. Then,...

Charles Darwin was a scientist by profession but an explorer at heart. At age 22, Darwin embarked on his first voyage aboard a ship called the Beagle. This picture book follows Charles as he explores South America for the first time, collecting insects,...

NAACP Image Award Nominee "In a word, stunning." -Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson tell the true story of Wangari Muta Maathai, known as "Mama Miti," who in 1977 founded the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Steve Jobs, the visionary whose ideas still shape the world. Steve Jobs grew up surrounded by inventors, in sunny Silicon...

Be inspired by Football Legend Bukayo Saka! Discover more about how this London-born legend used teamwork, dedication and perseverance to become one of Arsenal's leading players and the youngest member of the England squad. Young football fans will love...

From the creators of the New York Times best-selling series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls, the Rebel Girls Dream Big Box Set includes 5 empowering paperbacks full of tales about extraordinary women and girls from all around the world - plus a bonus...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Helen Keller. Little Helen was curious and eager to learn about the world. After contracting an illness during...

*A younger reader's edition of the number-one bestselling memoir by former first lady of the United States, Michelle Obama. With a new introduction from Mrs Obama herself*What's important is our story, our whole story, including those moments when we...