Ma Isabel Sanchez Vegara
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As a young man, Mohandas Gandhi dreamed of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country--ending violence and unfair treatment. His bravery and free thinking made him one of the most iconic people of peace in the world, known as "Mahatma" meaning "great soul." This inspiring story of the "Father of India's life features a facts and photos section at the back....
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"Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia. From an early age, she knew she wanted to dedicate herself to religion. She was fascinated by stories of missionaries helping people and wanted to do the same. She spent the rest of her life caring for the sick and poor around the world and is now remembered as Saint Teresa of Calcutta. The incredible story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back"--Back cover.
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
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Jean-Michel Basquiat
OBD Black History Month (February) - YOUTH
OBD Little People Big Dreams Day (Sept. 23) - YOUTH
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Jean-Michel Basquiat was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from a car accident, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy, which sparked his interest in the human form. This biography of the world's most famous street artist features a facts and photos section at the back.
4) Jesse Owens
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The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on to challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This inspiring story of the athlete and activist's life features a fact and photos section at the back.
5) Bob Dylan
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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring story of this iconic singer-songwriter, poet and artist. Bob Dylan was born in Duluth, Minnesota. As a teenager, he played in various bands and, over time, his interest in music deepened, with a particular passion for American folk music and blues. Dylan moved to New York City in 1961, where he began to perform poetry...
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Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sports of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sports and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in sports. This inspiring story of the tennis legend's life...
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"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
8) 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...
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(María Isabel).Pequeño and grande volume 18
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"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."--Publisher's description.
"When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to...
10) Mary Shelley
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"Mary Shelley nació en Londres en la época de la Revolución Industrial. Su madre murió cuando solo tenía once días y fue educada por su padre, el excéntrico filósofo William Godwin, que se volvió a casar unos años después. Mary creció amando los libros, en especial los escritos de su madre, la filósofa y escritora feminista Mary Wollstonecraft, que la influyeron enormemente. Conoció al poeta Percy Shelley, de quien se enamoró y con...
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Pequeño and grande volume 32
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Martin Luther King junior fue un líder religioso y uno de los grandes impulsores del movimiento por los derechos civiles de los afroamericanos. Participó en numerosas protestas pacíficas contra la Guerra de Vietnam y contra la pobreza en general. Siempre será recordado como un héroe de la historia de los Estados Unidos.
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"Cuando Hans Christian Andersen era un niño pequeño, trataba los libros de cuentos como joyas para atesorar. Quería actuar en el escenario, pero siempre fue elegido como el troll. Afortunadamente, a través del teatro, encontró el amor por la escritura. Escribió tanto sobre lo ordinario como sobre lo fantástico, en historias como 'El patito feo' y 'La sirenita', sin hablar nunca con desdén a los niños. Sus cuentos se hicieron famosos en todo...