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Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to. Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for the...

This nonfiction audiobook for young listeners ages 7-10 reveals the true story of General George Washington’s brave decision to inoculate his troops against smallpox during the American Revolution. General George Washington and his ragtag army are preparing to battle the powerful British...

Wildlife expert and Emmy Award-winning Coyote Peterson brings his 12.5 million YouTube subscribers and legions of kid fans a full-color exploration of his "Sting Zone" adventure series, featuring shots from the episodes and culminating in his thrilling encounter with the "King of Sting"--the...

Best-selling author and screenwriter Alistair MacLean follows Lawrence as he breaks with tradition to live with Arabs and, using modern-day guerrilla tactics, helps them defeat the Turks and gain an independent state. In addition to the enthralling details of the campaign, MacLean provides valuable insight into the origins of the Middle East we know today.

The first memoir for young readers by sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward...

A boy rides a bicycle down a dusty road. But in his mind, he envisions himself traveling at a speed beyond imagining, on a beam of light. This brilliant mind will one day offer up some of the most revolutionary ideas ever conceived. From a boy endlessly fascinated by the wonders around him, Albert Einstein ultimately grows into a man of genius recognized the world over for profoundly illuminating our understanding of the universe. Jennifer Berne and Vladimir Radunsky invite the reader to travel along with Einstein on a journey full of curiosity, laughter, and scientific discovery. Parents and children alike will appreciate this moving story of the powerful difference imagination can make in any life.

This illuminating biography reveals how the daughter of Lord Byron, Britain's most infamous Romantic poet, became the world's first computer programmer. Even by 1800s standards, Ada Byron Lovelace had an unusual upbringing. Her strict mother worked hard at cultivating her own role as the...

A #1 New York Times bestseller! Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants...

She grew up in a world where women were supposed to be quiet. But Malala Yousafzai refused to be silent. Discover Malala's story through this powerful narrative telling, and come to see how one brave girl named Malala changed the world.

Mischief turned missionary! Lottie Moon was a dark eyed, raven haired mischief at school. She played pranks, cracked jokes and skipped church as often as possible. Her mother longed for Lottie to trust in Christ but Lottie didn’t want anything to do with God – she felt she didn’t need him...

As a young man of 16, George helped survey the wilderness beyond the Blue Ridge Mountains, keeping a journal of everything he saw. A few years later he inherited Mount Vernon from his older brother Lawrence, whom he idolized. Over the decades he took part in the French and Indian War, attended...

Here is the whole story of Abraham Lincoln, told briefly and simply, yet with warmth and understanding. The author's dramatic illustrations play an important part in giving a true feeling of the president and the man. Foster's Initial Biographies, while written for young readers, have a...

Bloomsbury presents Letters from Fantastically Great Women by Kate Pankhurst read by Harriet Carmichael, Susan Momoko-Hingley, Julia Krynke, Jeannette Robinson and Stephanie Ocampo "A must-have for anybody - girl or boy, man or woman" Books for Keeps on Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the...

Read by the author, Billy Monger. Challenge yourself and unlock your potential with former F3 driver, pundit and Guinness World Record holder - Billy Monger! "Hi there! I’m Billy Monger. I’m here to talk to you about something incredible . . . LIFE!' Few people embody triumph over adversity...

When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea at 14, he was devastated. But instead of letting that get him down, he worked harder than everyone else and 9 years later, was one of the most expensive British footballers in history. Discover the story of how Declan Rice rebuilt his Premier League dream...

In 2020 Bukayo Saka missed a crucial penalty in the final of the Euros, with the whole country watching. Most people would have crumbled under the pressure, but not Bukayo. Discover the story of how a young boy from Ealing went on to represent England at just 19 years old, whilst also cementing...

As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson thirsted to see the Good News brought to the shrouded land of Burma. His thirst would be quenched, but at an unimaginable price. Adoniram survived starvation, imprisonment, and torture both on land and at sea only to watch his family...

William burst into the house. "I have found my destiny!" he shouted. "I have found a place where there is so much human misery in such a small space that there is a lifetime's worth of work there for me!" Horrified by the poverty and suffering most people took for granted in industrial England...

Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. But God had other plans for him. Instead of business, evangelism was to be his life's work. D.L. devoted his life to proclaiming the gospel, serving the poor, and...

It was completely dark. The only things visible now were the two small beacon fires on the Pinta and the Nina. Christopher was glad the two fires calmed his, too. Their glow reminded him that the Santa Maria was not alone on the vast, uncharted Ocean Sea. The three ships would sail together into...