Lisbeth Kaiser
1) Maya Angelou
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Language
English
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Formats
Description
"Maya Angelou spent much of her childhood in Stamps, Arkansas. After a traumatic event at age eight, she stopped speaking for five years. However, Maya rediscovered her voice through wonderful books, and went on to become one of the world's most beloved writers and speakers. This inspiring story of her life features a facts and photos section at the back."--Page [4] of cover.
3) Rosa Parks
Author
Language
English
Description
In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, the "Mother of the Freedom Movement."
Rosa Parks grew up in Alabama, where she learned to stand up for herself at an early age. Rosa went on to become a civil rights activist. In 1955, she refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her courageous decision had
4) Maya Angelou
Author
Language
Español
Description
Como parte de la exitosa serie Little People, BIG DREAMS, Maya Angelou cuenta la inspiradora historia de esta oradora, escritora y activista de los derechos civiles / Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Maya Angelou tells the inspiring story of this speaker, writer and civil rights activist.
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Designed specifically for preschool comprehension, a board book introduction to the influential civil rights activist and speaker chronicles his early years, religious leadership and history-shaping work to promote equality for all people"--
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Bruce Lee's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and legacy of one of the most influential martial artists of our time"--
Author
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Celia Cruz's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and songs of one of the most influential performers of our time"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of President Barack Obama's inspirational life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential leaders of our time"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Malala Yousafzai's life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life and work of one of the most influential activists of our time"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Greta Thunberg's inspirational life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and work of one of the most influential environmental activists of our time"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise X Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Shirley Chisholm was an outspoken and brave political figure and activist whose work has inspired generations to dare to fight for what's right. The chronology and themes of her life are presented in masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors the life...
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The chronology and themes of Walt Disney's inspiring life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction shares the life and work of one of the most influential creators and entertainers of our time"--
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Maya Angelou pasó gran parte de su infancia en Stamps, Arkansas. Después de un evento traumático a los ocho años, dejó de hablar durante cinco años. Sin embargo, Maya redescubrió su voz a través de libros maravillosos y se convirtió en una de las escritoras y oradoras más queridas del mundo. Este libro conmovedor presenta ilustraciones elegantes y extravagantes y datos adicionales en la parte posterior, incluida una cronología biográfica...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rise x Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
"The chronology and themes of Celia Cruz's meaningful life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction honors and shares the life and songs of one of the most influential performers of our time"--
Author
Publisher
Rise
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"The chronology and themes of Walt Disney's inspiring life are presented in a masterfully succinct text, with just a few sentences per page. The fresh, stylized illustrations are sure to captivate young readers and adults alike. With a read-aloud biographical summary in the back, this age-appropriate introduction shares the life and work of one of the most influential creators and entertainers of our time"--