Jane Austen

Little Jane was born into a large family with seven brothers and sisters. She grew up reading and writing stories in the English countryside. As an adult, she wrote witty commentaries about landed gentry in a way that no one had ever done before, portraying young women who bravely made their own choices. These novels made Jane one of the most loved British writers of all time. This moving book …

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn grew up in Arnhem in the Netherlands. After living through the hardships of World War Two, she moved to study ballet in London. She went on to star in plays and films, eventually becoming one of the most iconic actresses of all time. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and…

Marie Curie

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781847809612

Collation

Unpaged. ; ill. ; 24,5 cm

Series Title

Little People, Big Dream

Call Number

920 VEG m

Mahatma Gandhi

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the life of Mohandas Gandhi, the father of India, in this true story of his life. 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 …

Muhammad Ali

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Muhammad Ali, "the greatest" boxer of all time.

David Bowie

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781786038036

Collation

Unpaged. ; ill. ; 24,5 cm

Series Title

Little People, Big Dream

Call Number

920 BOW l

If you were me and lived in... China: a child's introduction to culture aroun…

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781947118416

Collation

22 p. ; ill.; 21,5 cm

Series Title

If You Were Me and Lived in series

Call Number

951 ROM i

If you were me and lived in... Brazil: a child's introduction to cultures aro…

Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and diverse land of Brazil in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to South America to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exciting place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the …

If you were me and lived in... Italy: a child's introduction to cultures arou…

Join Carole P. Roman as she visits the Republic of Italy. Learn what it is like to live in Rome, see the famous architecture, celebrate a favorite holiday and discover popular names for both boys and girls. Be fascinated with it's diverse and rich history and colorful traditions. On the way, you might learn a word or two in Italian!

If you were me and lived in... France: a child's introduction to cultures aro…

"If You Were Me and Lived in...France-A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World" is the second book in Carole P. Roman's remarkable series about countries all over the globe. With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be lik…