Social Activists

In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Marcus Rashford, the world-famous footballer and campaigner against child hunger. When Marcus was a kid, he had a family that loved him and a talent...

From the multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn't have known they were about to change...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India. As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover how Astrid Lindgren grew up to become one of the world's best-loved authors, and the creator of the irresistible Pippi Longstocking...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching...

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Princess Diana, the world's most loved princess. Known for her kind-hearted nature from a young age, Diana touched the hearts of many...

In this international bestseller from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, meet Emmeline Pankhurst, an inspiring women's rights activist who changed the world for future generations of women. As a child, Emmeline Pankhurst was...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate . When Malala was born...

'Malala is an inspiration to girls and women all over the world.' - J.K. RowlingI Am Malala tells the remarkable true story of a girl who knew she wanted to change the world - and did.Raised in the Swat Valley in Pakistan, Malala was taught to stand up...

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...

WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS 2018 & THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER (April 2018) ___________'This book can save lives. This book can change lives. This book can help to bring forth another generation of...

This board book adaptation of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces your little reader to the lives of extraordinary Rebel women, past and present, from around the world.Welcoming new Rebels into the fold, Good...

Meet kids - just like you - taking action against climate change. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our planet starts here... with you.Meet 12 real-life children taking action against climate change.About the AuthorLOLL KIRBY...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Billie Jean King, the tennis star who has dedicated her life to breaking barriers both on and off the tennis court...

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...

Little Leaders meets Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls in this gorgeous nonfiction picture book that introduces readers to nineteen powerhouse Muslim women who rose up and made their voices heard.Long ago, Muslim women rode into battle to defend their...

Discover incredible black men and women from around the world in My First Heroes: Black History! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Maya Angelou, Stormzy, Rosa Parks and Nelson Mandela, and be inspired by their incredible achievements.With...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784985783Author Laura WickhamFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm)...

The story of Greta Thunberg, the schoolgirl who inspired a worldwide climate change movement. It's 20 August 2018, late summer in Stockholm, and it feels incredibly hot in the city. The TV news reports rising temperatures, and there have been numerous...

"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...

The extraordinary true story of a young girl's courage in the face of violence and extremism, and an incredible testament to what can be achieved when we stand up for what we believe in. This illustrated adaptation of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala...

WITH A FOREWORD BY SIR RANULPH FIENNES _______________ CELEBRATING 70 YEARS OF THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL EVEREST ASCENT 1953-2023 _______________ This beautifully illustrated book tells the incredible story of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the...

Rosa Parks was:An activist A campaigner for equal rights An inspirationRosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism...

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world.From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like...

*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.comMeet three inspirational Earth Heroes whose love of the natural world...

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...

Discover the environmental heroes who are changing our world in My First Heroes: Eco Warriors! Push, pull and slide the scenes to find out about Greta Thunberg, David Attenborough, Isatou Ceesay and John Muir, and be inspired by their incredible work...

Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these...

"...to be revisited again and again...The candy-colored pages and straightforward stories are hard to resist..." -The New York Times "Gorgeously illustrated...vibrant and comprehensive...will be brought down from the bookshelf again and again" -Evening...

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are...

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...

This book explains civil rights and the history of slavery in an accessible way for younger readers.The book includes a foreword by Arike Oke, who is the Managing Director of Black Cultural Archives in Brixton, London.A chronological selection of key...

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781784987527Author Alison MitchellFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint The Good Book CompanyPublisher The Good Book CompanyWeight(grams) 252gDimensions(mm)...

Join the Planetwalker, John Francis, on an exploration of kindness, great and small. From the kindness John has experienced in his own life to the history of how kindness has helped to shape our laws, morals and communities, read many inspirational...

Mahatma Gandhi was:A lawyerAn activist An inspiration From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond...

Before Bessie Coleman blazed a high trail with her plane. Before she was performing death-defying flying shows, that would earn her fame as, 'Queen Bess.' Before she traveled the country speaking out against discrimination. Bessie was a little girl with...

*Selected as One of Oprah's Favorite Things* "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 figures from Black culture and history: Maya Angelou,...

Related teaching resource pack available on the Nosy Crow website. When faced with climate change, the biggest threat that our planet has ever confronted, it's easy to feel as if nothing you do can really make a difference . . . but this book proves that...

*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...