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.

Charles Darwin

Born into a family of scientists, Charles spent much of his childhood wandering the countryside, collecting seeds, flowers and insects. His fascination with nature led him aboard the HMS Beagle, where he took a journey that would change scientific thinking forever. This inspiring story of the writer and naturalist features a facts and photo section at the back.

Astrid Lindgreen

At an early age, Astrid fell in love with stories. Growing up in nature, she lived just as a wild, young girl should: exploring the forest, playing games with her siblings and making mischief. Pippi Longstocking emerged from these experiences and, today, reminds us of the joy of childhood. This inspiring story about the beloved children's author features a facts and photos section at the back.

Aretha Franklin

Aretha grew up in a family of musicians, singing with heart and soul in her father's gospel choir. She went on to bring that feeling to her own music, creating some of history's best-loved songs that still spark hope in listeners today. This inspiring story about the Queen of Soul features a facts and photos section at the back.

Billie Jean King

Billie Jean King grew up surrounded by sport of all kinds. But the first time she played tennis, she knew she would become World No. 1. On and off the court, she strived for equality, blazing a trail for women in sport and showing the world that women's tennis deserved to be taken seriously. Billie Jean continues to teach young players the value of teamwork and the importance of equality in spo…

Where is Mount Everest?

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ISBN/ISSN

9780448484082

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910 MED w

Mahatma Gandhi

As a young teenager in India, Gandhi led a rebellious life and went against his parents' values. But as a young man, he started to form beliefs of his own that harked back to the Hindu principles of his childhood. Gandhi began to dream of unity for all peoples and religions. Inspired by this idea, he led peaceful protests to free India from British rule and unite the country—ending violence a…

Denmark and Norway 1940: Hitler's boldest operation

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Ed. 1

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9781112223345

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96 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm

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940 DIL d

D Day 1944 (2): Utah Beach & the US Airborne Landings

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Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781112223387

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96 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm

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Battles of World War II

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940 ZAL d

Cassino 1944: breaking the Gustav Line

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Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781112223342

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96 p. ; ill. ; 25 cm

Series Title

Battles of World War II

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940 FOR c