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1) Taylor Swift
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Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, USA. Then, at age six, she went to her first concert - she saw LeAnn Rimes, the country musician. At that moment, Taylor fell in love with country music! Some of the kids at school didn't understand but Taylor managed to shake it off! She took her first steps towards stardom by recording a demo of cover songs and sent it to record labels in Nashville, the home of country music....
2) Beyoncé
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"Beyoncé was quiet as a child but always enjoyed singing and dancing. At a young age, she went to see a concert, and from that moment on, she felt inspired to perform. She loved putting on shows for the people having their hair cut in her mom's salon, but knew she was destined for a bigger audience. After winning a local talent show, Beyoncâe joined the newly formed girl group Girls Tyme. The band eventually became Destiny's Child and shot to...
3) Leo Messi
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"Discover the incredible life of Leo Messi, one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated footballers. As a child, Leo developed his passion for football playing games with his brothers and cousins in the streets of Rosario, Argentina. He later honed his skills on the pitch as part of the local youth team. But life wasn't without its challenges. Aged 9, he was diagnosed with Growth Hormone Deficiency. But nothing was going to stop Leo from following...
5) Pelé
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In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pele, Brazil's all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pele honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory - and he was right! With Pele and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest...
6) Mae Jemison
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"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 that she started college at just 16, and was training to be a doctor by the age of 20. She joined the Peace Corps, using her medical knowledge to help people in countries all around the world. Upon returning...
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"Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary baseball player and he dreamt of following in his footsteps. As a child, he excelled at all sorts of sports: from baseball to basketball to ping-pong, but it was American football which captured his heart. In college, he dedicated himself to building his...
10) Megan Rapinoe
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Discover the life of Megan Rapinoe, the world record-breaking footballer and activist. Chasing a ball in the school playground, Megan discovered her calling at a young age. Even if she didn't always fit in at school, she was a star on the field- and her teammates thought so too. Her passion, skill and leadership took Team USA to Olympic Gold and a World Cup victory, while she continues to champion women's and LGBTQ+ rights and representation in sport....
11) Elvis Presley
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"In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elvis, the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Elvis was born into poverty in North Mississippi, a place where opportunities were a rare thing to see. Still, he felt that someday, somehow, something amazing would happen. When he sang in a school talent show, he realized that singing was all he wanted to do with his life. He had just...
12) Malala Yousafzai
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When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. She loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out in public about this, which made her a target for violence. She was shot in the left side of her head and woke up in hospital in England. Finally after long months and many surgeries, Malala...
13) Helen Keller
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A brief, illustrated biography of Helen Keller. Celebrate's Keller's childhood teacher Anne Sullivan, who helped Helen learn to communicate in new ways, ultimately leading her to become the first deaf-blind person to earn a college degree.
14) David Beckham
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A brief, illustrated biography of David Beckham, following his childhood and his first aspirations to become a professional soccer player up through his celebrated career with teams like Manchester United. After retiring, Beckham moved to America to start his own professional soccer team. Includes fun facts and photographs in the backmatter.
15) Sally Ride
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A brief, illustrated biography and celebration of the life of Sally Ride, the first American woman to fly into space as a NASA astronaut. Includes fun facts and a selection of photographs.
16) Nikola Tesla
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Provides a simple biography of electrical engineer and inventor Nikola Tesla, describing his childhood in Serbia, his interest in electricity, and his inventions. Tells how Nikola developed the alternating current electricity supply system that made possible the transfer of electricity over great distances. Includes a timeline and biographical information.
17) Muhammad Ali
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Introduces Muhammad Ali, detailing how young Cassius Clay learned how to box and became a legendary athlete, civil rights activist, and global icon.
18) Charles Darwin
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Chronicles the life of the naturalist Charles Darwin who discovered the theory of evolution and natural selection, and details his early life, scientific discoveries, and legacy. Includes color illustrations, a timeline, and additional resources.
19) Roald Dahl
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"Little Roald [Dahl] loved reading stories. School was not a happy place for him, but his time there fueled his imagination and he left in search of adventure. After writing about a plane crash that nearly cost him his life, he knew that he wanted to be an author. Roald began telling his kids bedtime stories, and from there created some of the most beloved children's books ever. This . . . story of the writer's life features a fact and photo section...
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"Little Katherine loved learning and her favourite subject was maths. In class, she worked so hard that she was able to move up to high school four years early! Due to the racist laws of the time, Katherine's family had to move town for her to go to a school where Black students were admitted. After high school and college, she was accepted to one of West Virginia's top universities and was the first Black woman to attend. In 1953, she joined the...