Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara píše poutavé příběhy o dětství významných žen. Její styl je zábavný a konverzační, což ji činí ideální autorkou pro mladé čtenáře seznamující se s biografií. Dětské verze ikonických postav umožňují dětem se s nimi identifikovat. Její práce skvěle představuje inspirativní životní příběhy.
Anne Franková se narodila v Německu do milující rodiny. Ale když vypukla druhá světová válka, musela se i s rodinou skrývat v Amsterdamu v tajném přístavku. Tady si vedla svůj slavný deník, psala o své víře v dobrotu lidí a naději v mír. Po válce její zápisky uchvátily srdce čtenářů, a Anne se tak stala jedním z nejdůležitejších autorů deníků 20.…
Taylor si už jako malá zamilovala country hudbu. Snila o tom, že bude zpívat před lidmi, a začala skládat vlastní písničky. Po letech vystupování získala smlouvu s nahrávací společností. Její upřímné texty okouzlily posluchače a brzy měla fanoušky po celém světě. Být slavný není vždycky jednoduché, ale díky tomu, že si věří, kráčí Taylor neochvějně za svým snem. Tento neobyčejný příběh světové hudební ikony zahrnuje i část věnovanou faktům a fotografiím.
David už v dětství propadl sběratelské vášni, sbíral zkameneliny a různé exempláře rostlin. Jeho velká láska ke všemu živému ho přivedla k přírodním vědám, a jeho nadšené odhodlání přiblížit zázraky přírody všem lidem ho pak zavedlo do televize. Díky Davidovi se změnil náhled lidí na naši planetu. Závěrečná část jeho inspirativního příběhu je věnována faktům a fotografiím.
Když se malý Ronald přestěhoval s rodiči do rušného anglického města, stýskalo se mu po venkově, kde do té doby vyrůstal. Spolu se svými nejlepšími kamarády se vrhl na vymýšlení vlastních světů, a navíc byl fascinován jazyky. Jako dospělý dál vymýšlel skvělé příběhy pro své děti, příběhy plné elfů, čarodějů… a hobitů. Když se o svá smyšlená dobrodružství podělil se světem, rychle se z nich staly legendy. Závěrečná část jeho životního příběhu je věnována faktům a fotografiím.
Seznam se s životními osudy mimořádných osobností, od návrhářů a umělců až po
vědce. Všichni dosáhli úžasných úspěchů, byť na začátku to byly pouhé děti s
velkým snem. Malý Pablo jako by byl odjakživa předurčený stát se velkým
umělcem - jeho první slovo bylo „tužka! Poté co ovládl všemožné výtvarné
techniky, zasvětil svůj život umění. Mnohdy to byl boj a čas od času byl tak
chudý, že musel pálit svoje obrazy, aby se zahřál. Ale Pablo se nikdy nevzdal
svého snu a nepřestával měnit umění. Toto vyprávění o revolučním umělci
zahrnuje i část věnovanou faktům a fotografiím.
Seznam se s životními osudy mimořádných osobností, od návrhářů a umělců až po
vědce. Všichni dosáhli úžasných úspěchů, byť na začátku to byly pouhé děti s
velkým snem. Malá Lilibet milovala psy, koně a svou rodinu. Když byl její otec
nečekaně prohlášen králem, stala se přímou následnicí trůnu a celý její život
se od základů změnil. Nejdéle vládnoucí britská panovnice vedla neuvěřitelný
život a vždy kladla svůj lid a zemi na první místo. Její mimořádný životní
příběh zahrnuje i část věnovanou faktům a fotografiím.
Poté, co jí zemřela matka, vyrůstala malá Coco v sirotčinci, kde ji naučili zacházet s jehlou a nití. Když dospěla, stala se nejprve kabaretní tanečnicí, poté švadlenou, modistkou a nakonec jednou z nejslavnějších módních návrhářek všech dob. Závěrečná část inspirativního příběhu o této talentované ženě je věnována faktům a fotografiím.
Audrey Hepburnová vyrostla ve městě Arnhem v Nizozemsku. Poté, co přežila strasti druhé světové války, se odstěhovala do Londýna, aby se věnovala baletu. Nakonec se stala filmovou hvězdou a jednou z nejslavnějších hereček všech dob. Závěrečná část inspirativního příběhu o této talentované ženě je věnována faktům a fotografiím.
Desde su silla, Stephen Hawking recorrió el tiempo y el espacio en busca del origen del universo, demostrando que los agujeros negros emiten radiación. Físico, astrofísico, cosmólogo, divulgador científico... La inmensa profundidad de sus conocimientos, su fina ironía y su tremenda determinación le convierten en una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Steve Irwin tells
the inspiring true story of the Australian animal lover and wildlife
conservationist.
"Little Harriet was born into slavery on a plantation in Maryland. Though life was hard, Harriet persisted. She used all of her strength and bravery to escape slavery and journey north on the Underground Railroad. Harriet made the dangerous mission back to the South many times, fighting her whole life to bring others with her to freedom."--Goodreads
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Wilma Mankiller
tells the inspiring story of the Native American activist and first female
Chief of the Cherokee Nation.
Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes is a boxed gift edition set of three books—Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, and Greta Thunberg—from the best-selling series.
From the bestselling 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.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Rosalind Franklin, the
scientist who was crucial to the discovery of the double helix in DNA.
Anne Frank was born in Germany to a loving family. But when World War Two broke out, Anne and her family had to hide in a secret annex in Amsterdam. Here, Anne wrote her famous diary, describing her belief in people's goodness and her hopes for peace. After the war, her diary captured the hearts of the public and she became one of the most important diarists of the 20th century. This story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back
Part of the bestselling Little People, Big Dreams series, this board book version of Muhammad Ali tells the inspiring story of the greatest boxer of all time.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Coco Chanel tells the inspiring story of the most famous fashion designer in the world.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Nikola Tesla tells
the story of the brilliant scientist and inventor who advanced scientific
thought by a generation.
Discover the incredible life of Nelson Mandela, the first Black president of South Africa, in this book from the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
Learn about the incredible life of Albert Einstein, the inspiring theoretical physicist, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Malala Yousafzai, the
incredible activist for girls' education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate
.
This installment of the bestselling series introduces young readers to the inspiring life of a notable figure, highlighting their significant achievements and contributions. Through engaging illustrations and accessible text, it encourages children to dream big and pursue their passions. Each page emphasizes themes of perseverance, creativity, and the importance of believing in oneself, making it a perfect introduction to influential personalities for young audiences.
Now in board book! Introduce your littlest one to the world-famous painter. Told in simpler sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read out loud to little dreamers. This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world - and is now in available in a board format for little hands! These books make the lives of these role models accessible for the youngest children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
In this new series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The second book follows Frida Kahlo, whose 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.
Když byla Marie Curie, rozená Sklodowská, mladá, nemohla studovat na
univerzitě, protože byla žena. Ale když o něco zestárla, její vědecká práce
dosáhla uznání po celém světě. Její objev radia a polonia významně pomohl v
boji proti rakovině a Marie získala Nobelovu cenu za fyziku! Závěrečná část
inspirativního příběhu o této chytré a odvážné žene je věnována faktům a
fotografiím.
As a young child growing up in Germany's Black Forest, Jürgen played many sports, but football was his favourite. He always took a strategic approach to the game and enjoyed captaining his childhood teams. After a career on the pitch, he found his true calling as a football manager. With his determination, empathy and talent, he led several teams to victory. This inspiring story of the great football manager features a fact and photo section at the back.
Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans, and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a hero to those who dare to think differently. This inspiring 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 iconic naturalist’s life."Pequeña & Grande" (aka "Little People, Big Dreams") is a best-selling series of books and educational games that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.
Introduce your child to the life of Charles Dickens, the great author of classic literature including Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, A Tale of Two Cities, and many more.
Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover
the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his
music.
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of
Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist and French Resistance
agent in this true story of her life. Little Josephine grew up in St Louis,
Missouri during segregation. But Josephine loved to dance and perform and
dreamed of being on stage. When she grew up, Josephine defied expectations and
left for Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. She fought against
segregation her whole life and kept going with style, whatever was thrown in
her way. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back,
this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful
women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went
on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child
with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for
children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of
outstanding people who will change the world!
"Introduce your little one to the world's most celebrated female pilot. Told in simple sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read aloud to little dreamers."--Back cover
The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well... The language
and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical
timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity Irish
Times
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of ballet dancer
Anna Pavlova.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-
shifter, performer, supermodel and host of RuPaul's Drag Race.
Now in board book! Introduce your littlest one to the Nobel Prize winning scientist. Told in simpler sentences, this young reader edition of the best-selling series is perfect to read out loud to little dreamers. This empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world - and is now in available in a board format for little hands! These books make the lives of these role models accessible for the youngest children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Freddie Mercury
tells the inspiring story of the fabulous frontman who was one of the greatest
rock stars to have ever lived.
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Andy Warhol, the
ground-breaking pop artist.
Learn about the incredible life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring
minister and civil rights activist, in this book from the bestselling Little
People, BIG DREAMS series.
Junior Magazine: Empowering books EVERY child should read. 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 photo section
at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of
wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of
them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a
little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models
accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next
generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
Junior Magazine: "Empowering books EVERY child should read." New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colourful life of iconic actress Audrey Hepburn, from her early life during World War Two, to ballet school, her acting career and UNICEF work. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Mother Teresa, in this true story of her life. With stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, this empowering series celebrates the important life stories of wonderful women of the world. From designers and artists to scientists, all of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. These books make the lives of these role models accessible for children, providing a powerful message to inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world!
From the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the
life of Harry Houdini, from his humble beginnings as a child living in
poverty, to his transformation into history's most famous magician and escape
artist
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Iris Apfel, the
vivacious (and accidental) fashion icon.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this board book version of Amelia Earhart tells the inspiring story of the fearless female flier.
Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Elvis tells the
inspiring story of the iconic singer-songwriter who helped popularise rock and
roll around the world.
Little Michelle grew up on the south side of Chicago in a loving, connected family. After her father was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Michelle worked to better the lives of others, and her dad was her greatest inspiration. When Michelle met Barack Obama, she was already a trailblazing lawyer and activist. Using her platform to advocate for women, girls and those less fortunate, Michelle became history's most powerful First Lady
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hans Christian
Andersen, the father of fairy tales.
"Learn how Astrid turned her love of books and telling stories into a career as a world-renowned author. 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 inspiring writer's life."--By publisher