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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Ernest Shackleton, the fearless Antarctic adventurer. When Ernest Shackleton was young, he longed for a life of adventure...

Intrepid explorer Professor Liedenbrock leads a dramatic expedition to an Icelandic volcano, where a secret tunnel leads to the very centre of the earth... A rip-roaring retelling of Jules Verne's classic sci-fi adventure story, specially written for...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was...

Learn about the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the mental-health advocate and record-breaking athlete.Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. She first tried out the sport after visiting her local gym on a...

A bumper activity book companion to the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. Featuring colouring, stickers, search & find, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, mazes, and more, in paperback format. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a...

Learn about the incredible life of Usain Bolt, the record-breaking athlete who's charisma and drive has won his fans across the world. Growing up in a rural town in Jamaica, Usain was a standout cricketer and sprinter from a young age. His school coach...

Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn more about each of your...

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...

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781534401198Author Phil KnightFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman BooksPublisher Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780711261365Author Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Frances Lincoln LtdPublisher Frances Lincoln LtdWeight(grams) 159g

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Albert Einstein, the legendary scientist. Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his...

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A picture book story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords.When she was ten years...

The remarkable story of Florence Nightingale, from her privileged childhood to the horrors of her work in the Crimea and as a hospital reformer. Retold in a lively, vivid style with evocative, full colour pictures and links to recommended websites to...

A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Dramatic illustrations, photos or maps on every page and Internet links to fun websites via the Usborne Quicklinks Website...

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy.Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the...

A vivid retelling of a major historical catastrophe written in an engaging, narrative style with direct speech and speech bubbles. Brings to life the gripping story of the "unsinkable" ship and its doomed maiden voyage. Dramatic illustrations, photos or...

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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 inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist. Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played...

From the series that brings to life the fascinating lives of famous historical figures Lively speech, gentle humour and full-colour illustrations bring the reader closer to the action as the story unfolds Young readers will learn about each famous...

The phenomenal bestseller A Street Cat Named Bob, featuring best friends James and street cat Bob, now available as a special edition for children aged 11 and above.'We are all given second chances every day of our lives, but we don't usually take them...

"Inspiring, enlightening and powerful. We have to make these dreams come true"- Chris Packham Indigenous people and people of colour are disproportionately affected by climate change, yet often aren't heard in global conversations. In this book,...

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Harriet Tubman help hundreds of enslaved people reach freedom? Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Harriet's life was full of hardship...

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 *...

Thoughtful account of the extraordinary life of Anne Frank for young readers. Lively narrative text, colourful illustrations and photographs bring the subject alive. Includes essential facts and insightful details to help the reader understand Anne...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780228830313Author Harman Singh PandherFormat PaperbackPage Count 38Imprint Tellwell TalentPublisher Tellwell TalentWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

"In our evermore hectic and overwhelming world, Stories for Kids Who Dare to be Different is refreshing proof that dreams do come true and that it is ok to be different. An inspiring read for any young person, particularly those struggling to find...

A fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon rainforest as well as fighting for people's rights. This is the story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and...

A clear and informative account of how the Second World War began, the infamous battles and the conclusion and aftermath of the war. Illustrated with maps, evocative archive photographs and illustrations. Includes descriptions of the most famous events...

Flip the flaps, turn the wheels and play to learn all about the life and work of pop star Taylor Swift! Help Taylor get ready for a dance rehearsal by flipping the flaps, watch her write a song, then turn the wheel to choose her outfit. This fun,...

Be inspired by Football Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo! From goal scoring records, and iconic celebrations to bicycle kicks, Ballon d'Or and beyond, discover how this sporting hero rose from humble...

An anthology of 40 inspirational figures who are neurologically or physically diverse.The world is full of people who are a little different. Our uniqueness makes us who we are. "We are all special. We are all unique. We are all 'different; not less'." -...

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...

Discover the amazing life story of Martin Luther King Jr, whose powerful words and dreams for the future inspired the world. Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on...

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...

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...

Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different 2, Oliver Sacks, the Jamaican Bobsled team, Amrou Al-Kadhi, Carlos Acosta... all dared to be different.This is the follow-up to the much loved and hugely successful Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, the...