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…
Jack and Annie don't need another mummy. But that's what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long-dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves?
Is this town haunted? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House whisks them to the wild west. But before they can say "Boo!" they rush headlog into an adventure filled with horse thieves, a lost colt, rattlesnakes, and a cowboy named slim. Will Jack and Annie have time to solve the next tree house riddle? the answer may depend on a ghost!
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