Brad Meltzer
Author
Language
English
Description
"Even when he was a kid, Albert Einstein did things his own way. He thought in pictures instead of words, and his special way of thinking helped him understand big ideas like the structure of music and why a compass always points north. Those ideas made him want to keep figuring out the secrets of the universe. Other people thought he was just a dreamer, but because of his curiosity, Einstein grew up to be one of the greatest scientists the world...
Author
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Description
#1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer brings together a remarkable group of heroes with one thing in common: they were ordinary people who became extraordinary. Brad was inspired by the birth of his first son to curate this collection, but you don't need to be a parent to treasure it-Heroes for My Son is perfect for children, parents, teachers, and anyone looking for inspiration. The fifty-two featured figures represent the spectacular...
64) I am John Lewis
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting Rights March, and for his lifelong dedication to public service as a member of the House of Representatives. John Lewis was never afraid to get in good trouble"--
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize at the age of seventeen for speaking out against injustice even when it was terrifying to do so. She was an ordinary Muslim girl who wanted to attend school, and she refused to stop protesting for her rights even after being attacked by a powerful group in Pakistan who wanted women to remain in the shadows. She continues to fight for women's rights and free education for children all over the world"--
67) I am Jim Henson
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
68) I am Walt Disney
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--
71) I am Marie Curie
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A biography of Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A book inspired by the History Network show "History Decoded" explores unexplained mysteries, including what the government is hiding in Area 51, and what happened to the Confederacy's nineteen million dollars in gold and silver at the end of the Civil War.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"This picture book is . . . [a fictional biography of Wonder Woman that] introduces young readers to Princess Diana of Themyscira, from her beginning on the island nation of Themyscira to her becoming Wonder Woman on Earth, armed with her Lasso of Truth and indestructible bracelets"--Provided by publisher.
77) Identity crisis
Author
Language
English
Description
When the wife of superhero Elongated Man is murdered in her own home, superheroes join forces to scour the country for clues and suspects, while five champions stay behind to protect a secret that could change the world forever.
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