Known for both his bestselling books and his work on black holes, physicist Stephen Hawking beat the odds and lived with ALS—a form of motor neuron disease—for longer than doctors ever expected. This engrossing biography shows why Hawking is such an inspiring example of someone who pursued his dreams in spite of his disability. Born into a family of thinkers who loved reading books at the d…
A new series of illustrated books specifically designed for children in elementary education, narrating the stories of those great historical figures who have left their mark on humanity in fields such as science, art, exploration, music and other subjects.
Why could Leonardo da Vinci paint the human form so accurately, in all its beauty? How was he educated and trained as an artist? What inspired his most famous work, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa? And what fun machine did he invent? Find out about this unique artist and the many areas, from architecture to flight, he drew on and influenced. Appealing illustrations, information on h…
Find out why recycling matters and about different ways of re-using and recycling things. With bright, bold illustrations and simple text, Eco Baby: Recycling is perfect for little ones... because we're never too young to start caring about the planet.
My name is Coco Chanel. As a fashion designer, I revolutionized feminine fashion.
My name is Frida Kahlo. I am the most famous Mexican artist of all time
My name is Stephen Hawking and despite my disease, I am recognized as one of the most influential scientists of our time.
I am Leonardo da Vinci and I would love to share with you the story of my life and my work.
My name is Charles Darwin an extremely influential biologist and naturalist
My name is Wolfgang Amadeius Mozart, and I am a world famous musician and composer.