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Born into a close knit family in Chicago, Michelle Robinson was a star student who graduated from Princeton and Harvard Law. Then in 1992, she married another promising young lawyer and the rest, as they say, is history. It is undeniable that President Barack Obama has changed the United States...

Ariana Grande has an incredible singing voice! She loves to sing, but she also acts on TV and in movies. Follow her journey from Broadway musicals, to Nickelodeon, to becoming one of the world's biggest pop stars!

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun...

青年同士の淡い恋と心の移り変わりを描いた堀辰雄の短編小説。堀自身も学生時代、寄宿舎で生活していた経験がある。

Everyone loves Harry Potter. Now kids can learn about Harry's creator! In 1995, on a four-hour-delayed train from Manchester to London, J. K. Rowling conceived of the idea of a boy wizard named Harry Potter. Upon arriving in London, she began immediately writing the first book in the saga...

How did a 14-year-old steal the Vatican's most guarded secret — using nothing but his ears? How did an enslaved man bluff his way to freedom on a train, in plain sight, in a single day? And how did NASA engineers save three astronauts 200,000 miles from Earth with duct tape, a sock, and 45 minutes on the clock? They all did the same thing: they made a 4D move — the move nobody else could see.4D Chess takes kids inside 25 of the smartest moments in human history — not just what happened, but how the thinking worked, at the exact second everything changed.

Brought to you by Penguin. We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this was mine. This edition of Boy, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic might be...

Siete chicos coreanos: Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V y Jungkook, que bailan, rapean, cantan y lideran las listas de records de todo el mundo. ¿Alguna novedad?. Los chicos de BTS alcanzaron la fama en su natal Corea del Sur en 2013 y aunque casi todas sus canciones son en coreano, ahora mismo son la sensación en Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y el resto del mundo. El K-pop es el nuevo fenómeno de la música en el mundo Occidental, y en los últimos años se ha convertido en el género global más consumido.

Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters.  Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a problem anyone can relate to.  Only thirteen paintings are known to be his; as for...

Listeners will learn about the life and works of J.K. Rowling. The author’s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Harry Potter series is discussed. Listeners will also learn about the author’s writing process and what inspires her. What’s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

The star of her school’s running team, Sadako is lively and athletic…until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life—the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine...

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.

Many classic composers faced unique challenges and obstacles on their paths to success, and these biographies highlight diverse experiences and perspectives to which children can easily relate

Louis Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo” and “Pops”, became an American jazz legend in the 1920s. His voice and skill with instruments helped him become a popular musician in a time where America was racially divided. Watch as this skilled musician learns to play, buys his first instrument, and becomes one of the best music makers of the era.

Learn about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and what makes him one of the greatest players of all time! Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later...

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Denver Nuggets' Rising Star, Jamal Murray! Listen on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting listens in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. In Jamal Murray: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Rising Star Guards, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's rising star guards, Jamal Murray. Murray was a central storyline of the 2020 NBA Bubble due to his exceptional play. He was a large reason why the Denver Nuggets were able to overcome 3-1 deficits in two different playoff series.

Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world’s most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you. Stephen Hawking hated school and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer. Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house. And Neil deGrasse Tyson had to start a dog-walking business to save up money to buy a telescope.

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.

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...

How did a sensitive boy from Chile become an international movie star known as a father figure to all? Learn about the inspiring life and career of actor Pedro Pascal in this newest addition to the Who HQ library. From science fiction projects such as The Mandalorian, action films like Gladiator...