Arthur who wrote Sherlock

This book tells the fascinating true story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the inspiring writer and real-life adventurer who brought the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, to life. Aimed at young readers, the biography explores the surprising twists and turns of Conan Doyle's own life—including his time as a doctor, his travels, and his passions—that ultimately shaped the stories an…

Become a leader like Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama grew up on the South Side of Chicago in a little bungalow with a close-knit family. She loved going to school, and she knew that, one day, she would use her voice to empower other young girls, just like her. Young Michelle was a brilliant student and wonderful daughter. With hard work and talent, she propelled herself into the universities of Princeton and Harvard. She qualified …

Who Was Neil Amstrong?

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a ?giant leap for mankind.? This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrong?s story to life.

Inspiring athletes treasury

Discover the lives of outstanding people, from musicians and activists, to inventors and sports stars. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream

Biographic Picasso

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9781781453377

Collation

95 p. ; ill. ; 22 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

709 PRI b

Timelines of everyone

Timelines of Everyone reveals not just the incredible achievements, contributions, and adventures of historical figures, but the lesser-known events that shaped them too, from childhood into old age. Did you know that West African ruler Mansa Musa was the richest person ever to have lived? Or that Hollywood screen legend Hedy Lamarr invented the technology that would one day develop into WiFi? …

The Most Influential People of Our Time

These 56 people indelibly changed our world—for better and for worse. From architect Le Corbusier, astronaut Neil Armstrong, and the Beatles to the designer Coco Chanel, civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr., and Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, this illustrated volume presents the most influential figures of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The varied list includes musician…

A most clever girl

Witty and mischievous Jane Austen grew up in a house overflowing with words. As a young girl, she delighted in making her family laugh with tales that poked fun at the popular novels of her time, stories that featured fragile ladies and ridiculous plots. Before long, Jane was writing her own stories-uproariously funny ones, using all the details of her life in a country village as inspiration. …

100 People Who Made History : Meet The People Who Shaped The Modern World

Edition

-

ISBN/ISSN

9781405391450

Collation

128p; ill; col; hc

Series Title

-

Call Number

920 SIC O

Alexander Hamilton

Edition

Ed. 1

ISBN/ISSN

9785001016441

Collation

128 p. ; ill. ; 19 cm

Series Title

-

Call Number

923 BUC a