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1) RuPaul
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of television personality, singer and female impersonator RuPaul.
2) Prince
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From a young age, Prince 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 some of the best-loved all around the world. Prince knew that he didn't have to be like anyone else to be a star - and there was no one quite like Prince. This inspiring book features stylish and quirky...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When Louise was a little girl, her mother died. She learned to express her feelings through drawing--and when she grew up, she turned these drawings into sculpture, confronting her own fears through art. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the artist's life.
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the life and achievements of the famed American pilot describes her childhood ambitions to fly and the daring trip around the world during which she disappeared.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
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 USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment. As he...
7) Bob Dylan
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Introduces the story of iconic music artist and poet Bob Dylan, discussing his teen emergence as a musician and the genre-expanding recordings that rendered him one of history's most influential musicians"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to the life of astronaut, Neil Armstrong. Little Neil’s dreams took flight when he rode on his first airplane as a child. After studying aeronautical engineering and time spent in the Navy, he became a pilot. From there, he was selected to take a trip to where no human had gone before—the moon! Along with his team, Buzz and Mike, he was the captain of the Apollo 11. And Neil took a giant step for humankind...
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discover the incredible life of Kamala Harris, the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the USA. Little Kamala used to accompany her parents to civil rights marches in California, strapped into her stroller so she wouldn't get lost. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming a lawyer to help people in need. In school, Kamala felt like she could do anything and everything. She earned a law...
10) Marilyn Monroe
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Little Norma Jeane grew up between foster homes, an orphanage, and a family friend's house--where she was forbidden to watch movies. Through her difficult childhood and teen years, she dreamed of becoming an actress. One day, a photographer spotted her and gave her a modelling contract, and from this day she was "Marilyn Monroe." Though much-admired, she suffered from pre-performance anxiety, which was a challenge for her in her career. Her films...
11) Mae Jemison
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut, and the first ever black woman in space. When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she dreamed of blasting off into space on a rocket ship. She was so excited as she watched the Apollo Moon landings, but she wondered... why none of the astronauts were women? Mae loved science and was so bright...
12) Helen Keller
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling 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 childhood, she became deaf and blind at the age of one and was unable to talk. Helen and her family found ways to connect with each other, such as hand-signing. But when Anne Sullivan, a teacher, came into...
13) Michael Jordan
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"One of five siblings, Little Michael grew up facing competition in every game he played. When he failed to make the school basketball squad, he trained all summer long. The next year, he was the star of the team, and went on to become the most famous player of all time. By working hard to be the best, Michael encourages us to always shoot for our dreams. This . . . story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the back"--Back...
14) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem, to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: 'It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts.' With stylish and quirky illustrations and a facts and...
15) Harriet Tubman
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger" in this true story of her life. Little Harriet was born into slavery in Maryland and labored in the fields from the age of 12. But as an adult, she escaped, freeing herself before returning back to lead hundreds of enslaved African Americans to freedom with great bravery and courage. Harriet...
16) Michelle Obama
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Young Michelle grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a close-knit family. She loved school, achieving A's, and worked hard to blaze trails at the universities of Princeton and Harvard. Then, at the beginning of her legal career, she met Barack Obama. As first lady, she used her platform to advocate for women and girls and continues to inspire many with her powerful voice, and best-selling books. This empowering book features stylish and quirky...
17) Georgia O'Keeffe
Author
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment....
18) Andy Warhol
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Discover the life of Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing, but he was too shy to show his work to others, even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to publish his first illustration for a glamorous magazine. He turned his attention to the ordinary, like soup...
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