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If not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs' Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw talent in the tough kid from the even tougher New Orleans neighborhood called Storyville. But it...

Her feet weren’t the only part of her that climbed – her voiced soared too. As a little girl, Frances (Fanny) loved to climb trees, enjoy the countryside and to run about with her spaniel. The mountains of Switzerland inspired her and she loved hiking on the steep slopes. She became a hymn...

An entertaining and gorgeous audiobook biography of scientist and environmental hero Ruth Patrick, one of the first to warn about the dangers of pollution. A brilliant scientist and intrepid explorer, the ecologist Ruth Patrick taught the world how to care for the environment. She studied water...

Learn the Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Stars, Naomi Osaka! Listen on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting listens in the Tennis Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Naomi Osaka: The Inspiring Story of One of Tennis' Stars, you will learn the story of one of the world's greatest tennis players, Naomi Osaka. Osaka is a Japanese tennis player who has taken the world of tennis by storm. She made her professional debut at the US Open in 2018, where she defeated her idol Serena Williams to win the title.

Two stories about ocean cinematographer Jacques Cousteau with a bonus high seas miracle story; two stories about books and writers--prolific author C.S. Lewis' Christian journey, and Johannes Gutenberg's journey to print the Bible; and three modern-day adventure stories about children who make their corner of the world better and learn important lessons along the way.

Introduce young hearts to the miraculous power of Marian devotion through the inspiring story of Saint Catherine Labouré and the Miraculous Medal. Lovingly told, this engaging Catholic children’s book follows the humble life of St. Catherine as she receives heavenly visions from the Blessed Virgin Mary and brings to life one of the Church’s most beloved sacramentals—the Miraculous Medal.

When Jacinda Ardern became prime minister of New Zealand, she was one of the youngest people in the world leading a country. Many people thought she would never succeed-herself included. Wouldn't her insecurity, overthinking, worrying, and kindness stop her from being able to achieve her goals?...

Как устроены ракеты и космические корабли? Кто такой главный конструктор? И зачем нам нужен космос? Сергей Королёв―один из создателей российской космической отрасли, талантливый инженер и выдающийся учёный, который смог воплотить мечту о космосе в жизнь. Начинал Королёв с конструирования самолётов и планеров, многие из которых сам и пилотировал. Увидев возможности ракетного двигателя, он занялся новой для себя сферой и мгновенно стал ее лидером.

Introduce your child to the work of Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy.?? By expertly reimagining eight of the bard’s most famous plays, Farah Karim-Cooper breathes new life into these well-loved works. With insightful and engaging storytelling combined with...

Extraordinary Women of Faith highlights over 30 remarkable female figures, whose unwavering faith and amazing courage have left a lasting mark on our world. These short, accessible biographies will inspire readers to take action and let their God-given gifts shine for all to see. Meet some...

The bestselling author of National Jewish Book Award Finalist The Boy Who Followed His Father Into Auschwitz is back with another powerful nonfiction book for young readers, this time spotlighting twin sisters whose worlds were turned upside down when Adolf Hitler assumed power. Through trials...

Read by the author. New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby collects the true, impactful stories of figures from across history—from the well-known to those often forgotten—who resisted racism and created a legacy of hope and perseverance. Each short biography is paired with an...

A story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. Follow ten-year-old Floella as she and her family set sail from the...

The 25th anniversary edition of Baroness Floella Benjamin's classic memoir, Coming to England. With a foreword by the author and some additional historical information, this is the incredible story of Floella's journey from Trinidad to London, as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of...

Official young readers edition of Ash Barty's #1 bestselling and award-winning memoir. It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today. My story is about the power and joy of doing that thing you love and seeing where it...

En tus manos está la mejor guía al fútbol masculino mundial. Conoce a Pelé, Messi y Tim Howard mientras revives los momentos que hacen al fútbol el deporte más apasionante del planeta. Desde los campos de fútbol en Estados Unidos, hasta las calles de América Latina y los estadios de...

This is the audiobook for children who want to know about the lives of those heroes who have led the way, changing the world for the better as they go. Following the runaway success of Stories for Boys Who Dare to be Different, parents asked for a celebration of role models of both genders for boys and girls within the same audiobook. Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different is the answer. 

The uplifting, amazing true story—a New York Times bestseller! This edition of Margot Lee Shetterly’s acclaimed book is perfect for young readers. It's the powerful story of four African-American female mathematicians at NASA who helped achieve some of the greatest moments in our space...

Adventurer Tim Cope had a childhood dream: to travel the 10,000 kilometres from Mongolia to Hungary on horseback - a journey undertaken centuries ago by the legendary leader of the Mongols, Genghis Khan. On this journey, Tim met a dog called Tigon. For more than three years, Tim and Tigon...

Listen on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting listens in the Baseball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Ronald Acuna Jr.: The Inspiring Story of One of Baseball's All-Star Outfielders, you will learn the story of one of baseball's best outfielders, Ronald Acuna Jr. Ronald has accomplished a lot in his baseball career to date.