A Picture Book of Jesse Owens

James Cleveland Owens, better known as Jesse, is considered by many to be the all-time greatest track and field athlete. In the 1934 Olympic Games Jesse won four gold medals. This is his story.

Picasso

Briefly examines the life and work of the renowned tewntieth-century artist, describing and giving examples from his various periods or styles

Che Guevara

His name is equated with rebellion, revolution and socialism. More than forty years after his death, Che Guevara's life continues to captivate our imagination. From his childhood in Argentina and his wish to become a doctor to his encounter with Fidel Castro in 1954 and participation in the Cuban revolution, this is the extraordinary life story of a man who changed the history. Told through viv…

The 14th Dalai Lama

At the age of two, Tenzin Gyatso, child of a peasant family in northeastern Tibet, was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor, the Thirteenth Dalai Lama - the manifestation of the Budha of Compassion. Just fourteen years later, this extraordinary young man assumed full political power over his nation upon the invasion of Chinese forces, and he has since become one of the most influe…

Gandhi: a manga biography

Through his quietly powerful leadership and influential use of nonviolent resistance in India's struggle against the British Raj, Mahatma Gandhi became one of the most revered figures of the modern era. While history has recorded Gandhi's words and deeds, the man himself has been eclipsed by maxims of virtuosity that seem to have little resonance in our everyday lives. In Gandhi, award winning …

Singapore Spirit

Found within these pages is a nifty collection of tales about ordinary people up to something extraordinary - people who dared to be different and displayed the Singapore Spirit. Meet the real time superheroes of Singapore, people who have contributed to a young nation's remarkable growth in a gigantic way. Uncover their stories and learn about the awesome legacy they have left behind. And for …

Japan

Discover the countries of the world through pictures. The series uses top-quality photographs and a simple text to introduce key facts and features of a particular country - its people and the way they live, its weather, its landscapes, etc. A map of the country shows major cities, geographical features, and places pictured in the book.

Indonesia Land, Life and Culture : The Islands

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4202-0505-3

Collation

32p; ill; col; hc

Series Title

Indonesia : Land, Life and Culture

Call Number

915.98 SER

One Boy's Journey

The Fulani are a group of people who live in Africa. Yoro is a young Fulani boy. Before he can become a man, Yoro must make a long and difficult journey. The journey is a test for him. What challenges will Yoro meet? Will he succeed?

Tornado Chase

Tornadoes are large storms that can huge amounts of damage and destruction. Most people run from tornadoes, but some researchers chase them! They want to study the storms to develop better methods for predicting them. How do they find these tornadoes? How do they collect their information?