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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mindy Kaling, the actor, writer, producer, and director. When Mindy was a little girl, she loved TV comedy sketches; in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770492622Author Jo Ellen BogartFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Tundra BooksPublisher Tundra BooksWeight(grams) 147gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 254mm * 3mm

At age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sullivan, Helen learned to read, write, and do many amazing...

2018 San Diego Book Awards Finalist Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected,...

Frida Kahlo was a colourful Mexican artist who endured great pain and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50 self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780807551752Author Lindsay H. MetcalfFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Albert Whitman & CompanyPublisher Albert Whitman & Company

Rosalind Franklin: air-raid warden, scientist, pioneer. Uncover fascinating facts about the extraordinary life of trailblazing scientist, Rosalind Franklin. A Life Story: this gripping series throws the reader directly ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781943147618Author Julia Finley MoscaFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint The Innovation PressPublisher The Innovation Press

The inspiring story of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson (the subject of the hit movie Hidden Figures).Katherine Johnson grew up during a time when women were not encouraged to excel in the fields of math and science, and when African-Americans were...

Although Jane Austen's works were first published anonymously and brought her little personal recognition, today they are rarely out of print and have inspired movies, television shows and mini-series, literary anthologies, and many other adaptations all...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800970625Author Jennifer FarleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint BeehivePublisher Veritas Publications

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsCommended for Cybils (Nonfiction) 2015.Book InformationISBN 9781467716086Author Miranda PaulFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint Lerner Publishing GroupPublisher Lerner...

When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Naming their daughter "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. This...

Discover the remarkable achievements of female life scientists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Mary Anning, Dian Fossey and Sylvia Earle, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other...

In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the 'twisties' -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these...

The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father's court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five...

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting...

How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionise science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781493830725Author Heather SchwartzFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Teacher Created Materials, IncPublisher Teacher Created Materials, Inc

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls! Meet the incredible Bronte family - Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell Bronte are no ordinary...

Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) was the daughter of Lord Byron, a poet and Anna Isabella Milbanke, a mathematician. Her parents separated when she was young and her mother insisted on a logic-focused education, rejecting Byron's "mad" love of poetry, but Ada...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316475136Author Harrison VashtiPage Count 26Imprint Little, Brown & CompanyPublisher Little, Brown & Company

Great Lives in Graphics: Coco Chanel graphic retelling of Chanel's story gives children a visual snapshot of her life and career, while educating them on everything from the history of early twentieth century fashion and society to life in wartime France...

Nadia Comaneci was a feisty and fearless little girl who went from climbing trees in the forests of Romania to swinging into history at the 1976 Olympic Games, where she received an unprecedented seven perfect scores in gymnastics. But as readers will...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

Celebrate Michelle Obama's most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the former First Lady, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Oliver (Moon; BabyLit series.) Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Each book ends with a mirror! Look for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593373408Author Anna Crowley ReddingFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

The stories of twenty Irish feminists who rocked the system and changed history, told by one of Ireland's leading writers for young people. Twenty illustrated essays on Irish women, historical and contemporary, who have defied cultural norms around...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781838991487Author Katie NelsonFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Neon SquidPublisher Priddy BooksWeight(grams) 858gDimensions(mm) 282mm * 222mm * 19mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503765795Author Randy'l He-Dow TetonFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International...

Meet the trailblazer and book lover who started the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, in this beautifully illustrated picture book that celebrates stories, reading, and the importance of sharing ideas. "Books are my treasures-the best...

When she was just fifteen years old, Greta Thunberg knew she wanted to change the world. With a hand-painted sign that read "School strike for the climate" in Swedish, Greta sat alone on the steps of the Swedish parliament to call for stronger action on...

She Heard the Birds tells the story of pioneering birder and activist Florence Merriam Bailey, whose compassionate approach to nature influenced modern bird-watching and inspired a lasting sense of curiosity and respect for the world's feathered...

See the world through Faith Ringgold's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.Have you ever wondered exactly what your favourite artists were looking at to make them sculpt, sew, or paint the way they did? In this book, created in...

Discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, the courageous young writer who hid from the Nazis during World War II. Anne Frank's diary is read by children and adults worldwide. It tells two stories: one of an extraordinary young girl living in...

A warm and inviting picture book portrait of African American culinary legend Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to New York CityEdna Lewis loved to cook. Growing up on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, she learned the value of fresh, local, seasonal...

The true life stories of six little-known fierce ancient warrior queens are told with humour and vivid detail by an award-winning writer. For young readers seeking to be inspired by stories of strong women, this riveting book shines a light on six...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Coretta Scott King Award (New Talent/Illustrator) 2011. Short-listed for Delaware Diamonds Award (Grades 3-5) 2011 and Young Hoosier Book Award (Intermediate)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593172803Author Shana CoreyFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Golden Books Publishing Company, Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

Who needs a Prince Charming when you're busy running the world?Do you know about the fierce and fearsome pirate who dared to challenge the Queen of England? Or the Indian daughter of a slave who became a warrior queen? And what about the Hungarian...