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1) David Bowie
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
"As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning his stripes in some of the coolest bands in London, David splashed onto the solo scene. His songwriting talent and musical skill made him one of rock and roll's all-time greatest artists."--Amazon.
2) Jane Goodall
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals, and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights This moving book features stylish illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with...
3) Coco Chanel
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Large colorful illustrations accent this brief biography of the famous French fashion designer Gabrielle Chanel, known as Coco Chanel.
4) John Lennon
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
From the critically acclaimed 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 music forever. With their exciting new sounds, rebel attitudes and gift for songwriting, everyone went crazy for The Beatles. Today, John is remembered not just as a musical icon, but as a champion of world...
5) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
36 unnumbered pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Frida Kahlo's desire to study medicine was destroyed by a childhood accident. Frida began painting from her bedside and produced over 140 works, culminating in a solo exhibition in America. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Frida's life at the back.
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
[32] pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Follows Amelia Earhart, whose strong will and self-belief helped her overcome prejudice and technical problems to become the first female pilot to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This inspiring and informative little biography comes with extra facts about Amelia's life.
7) Marie curie
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world.
8) Dolly Parton
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume : illustrations (colour) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Little Dolly grew up in Tennessee in a family "as poor as dirt." She started performing at an early age, singing on local radio and television. After graduating high school, she moved to Nashville to pursue her singing dreams. Her managers wanted her to sing pop, but she followed her heart to sing and write country songs. Her heart was right--Dolly became a musical superstar, but she never forgot where she came from. She now uses her wealth to give...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Harriet Tubman, from her childhood in slavery to brave escape to the North and her work to help others escape slavery.
10) Stephen Hawking
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist.
Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher…so maybe he'd become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked...
12) Muhammad Ali
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
13) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Anne Frank, including her childhood in Holland, her years in hiding, her death, and her legacy.
14) Georgia O'Keeffe
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrated ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Georgia O'Keeffe, from her childhood in Wisconsin where she developed her fascination with nature to her exhibits around the world.
15) Bruce Lee
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Born in San Francisco but raised in Hong Kong, Bruce Lee was a talented actor, appearing in his first of many films at just three months old. By harnessing his skill as a martial artist, Bruce created, directed, and acted in blockbuster hits such as Enter the Dragon"--from Back Cover.
16) Ada Lovelace
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Ada Lovelace, from her childhood in England and her studies in mathematics to her development of the first computer programming language.
17) Audrey Hepburn
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents information about Audrey Hepburn, from her youth in Nazi-occupied Europe, through her rise to stardom in some of the era's most popular films, to her dedication to UNICEF.
18) L.M. Montgomery
Author
Series
Publisher
Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lucy Maud Montgomery lost her mother when she was very young. Left in the care of less-than-encouraging grandparents, she found comfort in reading, writing, and her imagination. When Maud grew up, she wrote about the childhood she wished she had, creating one of the best-loved characters of all time: Anne of Green Gables."--Back cover.
19) Stevie Wonder
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"At just 8 years old, it was clear that Steveland Judkins was going to be a star. Renamed Stevie Wonder for his astonishing talent on the piano and other instruments, he wrote and performed some of the biggest hits of the 1970s. Stevie became known for his inventiveness, his soulful voice, and the social commentary in his lyrics. He is a UN Messenger of Peace and remains one of the music world's most iconic figures. This inspiring book features stylish...
20) Wilma Rudolph
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Wilma was born into a family with 22 brothers and sisters, in the segregated South. She contracted polio in her early years and her doctors said she would never walk again. But Wilma persisted with treatment, and she recovered her strength by the age of 12. At school, Wilma showed a talent for basketball and sprinting, earning the nickname "Skeeter" (mosquito) as she ran so fast. Wilma was in college when she went to the 1960 Olympics. She not only...