As a young boy, Alan fell in love with science in everyday life. At school, he went on to conduct his own chemistry experiments, and by the time he was at university, Alan began to invent ways to change the world with human-built machines that could outwit people. This inspiring story of the mathematician, code breaker and scientist features a facts and photos section at the back.
With a sock full of paper for a ball, Pelé grew up playing football on the streets of Brazil. With joy and passion on his side, he created his very own 'beautiful game', leading his country to World Cup victory many times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footballer who has ever lived—and a voice for those in need. This inspiring story of the footballer and activist features a fa…
When Malala was born in Mingora, Pakistan, her father was determined she would have every opportunity that a boy would have. Malala loved getting an education, but when a hateful regime came to power, girls were no longer allowed to go to school. Malala spoke out, which made her a target for violence. Still, she resolved to become an activist for girls' education. This story of the education ad…
Young Bob's love affair with music began in his father's electrical appliance shop, where he discovered blues and rock and roll on the radio. As a young man, he fell in love with folk music and soon became the voice of a generation eager to make a difference in the world. This inspiring story about the poet and musician features a facts and photos section at the back.
When Hans Christian Andersen was a little boy, he treated story books as jewels to be treasured. He wanted to perform on stage, but was always cast as the troll. Luckily, through theatre, he found a love for writing. He wrote about both the ordinary and fantastic, in stories like 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Mermaid', never talking down to children. This inspiring story of the writer's l…