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1) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, ' The Mother of the Freedom Movement', in this inspiring story. In this true story of an inspiring civil rights activist, Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision...
2) Mary Shelley
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
Part of the best-selling�Little People, BIG DREAMS�series,�Mary Shelley�tells the inspiring true story of the English novelist and creator of Frankenstein.
Author
Publisher
Listening Library
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Groundbreaking American pilot Amelia Earhart is the 2nd hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot....
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 13
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Harriet Tubman tells the inspiring story of this courageous abolitionist's life. Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harriet Tubman, the Underground Railroad conductor who "never lost a single passenger." Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her...
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Maria Montessori, the pioneering teacher and researcher. Maria grew up in Italy at a time when girls didn't receive an equal education to boys. But Maria's mother was supportive of her dreams, and Maria went on to study medicine. She later became an early childhood expert-founding schools with her revolutionary...
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 22
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables. Born in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, 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...
Author
Publisher
DK Children
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Discover the stories of goddesses and other powerful women shared throughout the ages in this beautiful compendium for children. With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author Dr Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing;...
10) Anne Frank
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Anne Frank tells the inspiring story of the writer whose diary captured the hearts of the public.
11) Billie Jean king
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 39
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Billie Jean King�tells the story of�this inspiring tennis player and activist. Billie Jean King tells the story of this inspiring tennis player and activist.
12) Gloria Steinem
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Discover the incredible life of Gloria Steinem, the trailblazing feminist, activist and leader, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Gloria Steinem, the world's most famous feminist. Gloria realised from a young age that the women were treated differently than men, and that wasn't...
14) Wilma Rudolph
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the�life of Wilma Rudolph, the remarkable sprinter and Olympic champion. 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....
15) Ella Fitzgerald
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 11
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Part of the bestselling�Little People, BIG DREAMS�series,�Ella Fitzgerald�tells the inspiring story of one of the most influential jazz singers of all time.
17) Amanda Gorman
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 75
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022
Language
English
Description
Discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, the amazing American poet and activist,�in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series. In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Amanda Gorman, America's astounding young poet and activist. From an early age, Little Amanda read everything she could get her hands on, from books to cereal...
18) Kamala Harris
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Kamala Harris tells the incredible story of the�first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American to be elected vice president of the USA.
Author
Publisher
Puffin
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
Brought to you by Puffin. "A wonderful non-fiction book . . . The layout of the book is fun, with many pictures, and small blurbs of extra information." - Goodreads reviewer Hannah Lightning In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece. As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people...
20) Josephine Baker
Author
Series
Little People Big Dreams volume 16
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
Part of the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series,�Josephine Baker�tells the�incredible story of the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent.
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