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Brad Meltzer brings together the stories of fifty-five remarkable individuals, from intellectual explorers such as Marie Curie, Sally Ride, and Jane Goodall to cultural champions like Billie Jean King; from implacable public figures such as Rosa Parks and Winston Churchill to artistic icons such as Leonardo da Vinci and Stevie Wonder; and beyond.
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"The bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy, which covers the secret plot against George Washington, now turn their attention to a little-known, but true story about a failed assassination attempt on President Lincoln. Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination in 1865, but few are aware of the original conspiracy to kill him four years earlier in 1861, literally on his way to Washington, D.C., for his first inauguration. The...
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Brad was inspired by the birth of his first son to curate this collection. The fifty-two featured figures represent the spectacular potential we all have within us to change the world. The format allows for reading straight through or at your own pace, and includes photos, quotes, brief biographies, and vignettes that highlight the single moment that made each person great. The heroes included in the book are men, women, historical, contemporary,...
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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Presents the creator of the Muppets and describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
10) I am Sacagawea
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2017]
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English
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"A biography of Sacagawea, the Shoshone woman who served as a translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition."--Provided by publisher.
13) I am Frida Kahlo
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"This picture book biography follows Frida Kahlo's start as an artist and how she integrated her unique way of looking at the world into her art"--
14) I am Walt Disney
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"A biography of Walt Disney with a focus on his work making dreams come true for himself and for generations of children"--
16) I am Marie Curie
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2019]
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English
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"A biography of Marie Curie, the physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win the Nobel Prize."--
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Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC
Pub. Date
[2015]
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English
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Presents an illustrated biography of the man who broke baseball's color barrier and changed the way Americans viewed equality in sports.
"Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans: Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie...
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Profiles the legendary country music artist, reading advocate, and philanthropist who has sent over one hundred fifty million free books to children through her Imagination Library, and describes the hardships she overcame.
19) I am I. M. Pei
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
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English
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"This picture book biography follows I. M. Pei's start as an architect and his lasting impact on buildings all around the world"--
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