Filter by
Turn and learn: our world
Prepare to explore five fascinating habitats. Read about weird and wonderful plants, from the prickly cactus to the carnivorous Venus flytrap; discover the amazing adaptations that animals have made to survive in some of the harshest places on Earth; and learn about the traditions of people from all over our world.
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9781848578425
- Collation
- -
- Series Title
- -
- Call Number
- 550 OTT t
Alan Turing
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.
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711246775
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG a
Pelé
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…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711245747
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG p
Malala Yousafzai
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…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711259027
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG m
Bob Dylan
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.
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711246744
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG b
Hans Christian Andersen
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…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711259324
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG h
Andy Warhol
Even as a child, Andy loved to draw. While on bed rest with sickness at the age of six, he fell in love with images from magazines. After studying illustration, he moved to New York and invented a whole new art movement, re-imagining everyday objects into vibrant works of art. This inspiring story about the king of pop art features a facts and photos section at the back.
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711257931
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG a
Greta Thunberg
When young Greta learned of the climate crisis she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started striking from school. Soon, lots more young people joined her in a global movement that shook adults and politicians alike. This urgent story about the pioneering climate activist features a facts and photos section at the…
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711256439
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG g
Stevie Wonder
As a young boy, Little Stevie learnt about rhythm in the kitchen, banging on pots and pans. Soon, he was playing his uncle's harmonica and a neighbour's old piano, and by the age of 11 he signed his first music contract with Motown. With a bright smile and infectious optimism, he became an icon, making music that people could believe in and sing along to. This inspiring story of the musician's …
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711257733
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG s
Evonne Goolagong
Aged six, Evonne read a magazine article about a young girl who made it to centre court at a magical place called Wimbledon. Somehow, she knew she had to get there. Fast forward 15 years, and Evonne was the first Indigenous Australian to win Wimbledon, aged 20 years old. A pioneer of Indigenous rights and women in tennis, this inspiring story features a facts and photos section at the back.
- Edition
- -
- ISBN/ISSN
- 9780711245853
- Collation
- unpaged ; ill. ; 25 cm
- Series Title
- Little People, Big Dreams
- Call Number
- 920 VEG e
Computer Science, Information & General Works 
Philosophy & Psychology 
Religion 
Social Sciences 
Language 
Pure Science 
Applied Sciences 
Art & Recreation 
Literature 
History & Geography