When Portuguese sailor Ferdinand Magellan set sail from Spain in 1519, he believed he could get to the Spice Islands by sailing west through or around the New World. He was right, but what he didn't know was that the treacherous voyage would take him three years and cost him his life. Black-and-white line drawings illustrate Magellan's life and voyage, with sidebars and a time line that enhance readers' understanding of the period
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children's book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying ace for the British Air Force, he was married to an Academy Award-winning actress. He also wrote books and screenplays for adults. Entertaining and readable, this biography has 80 black-and-white illustrations.
Roald DahlAs personal stories together in one edition Where did Roald Dahl get all of his wonderful ideas for stories? From his own life, of course Boy includes tales of sweetshops and chocolate, mean old ladies, and the Great Mouse Plot. And then "Going Solo" tells of how, when he grew up, Roald Dahl left England for Africa and later went flying with the Royal Air Force.
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, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.
One day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edison’s inventions, which include the phonograph and the kinetoscope, an early precursor to the movie camera. As a boy, observing a robin catch a worm and then take flight, he fed a playmate a mixture of worms and water to see if she could fly! Here’s an accessible, appealing biography with 100 black-and-white illustrations.
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 the illustrated encyclopedia he intended to create, all that he left were thousands of disorganized notebook pages. Here is an accessible portrait of a fascinating man who lived at a fascinating time—Italy during the Renaissance
Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? Young readers are presented with the facts in this entertaining, highly readable Who Was . . . ? biography with black-and-white artwork by John O’Brien.
In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges anddreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhoodto an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was AnneFrank? looks closely at Anne's life before the secret annex, whatlife was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary.Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams providehistorical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biographywritten in a way that is appropriate and accessible for youngerreaders. 无论这些内容多么重要,如果安妮不是天才的作家,我们将无从得知曾发生过的这一切。 安妮丽丝·玛丽·弗兰克是一个普通的犹太少女,她有漂亮的黑色卷发和一双很蓝很亮 的眼睛,她喜欢写作,喜欢把自己的心情记录在一本被她称为凯蒂的日记本上。或许她 会像每个普通的少女一样长大,恋爱,结婚,或许她会成为一个很好的作家或者记者… 然而在希特勒推行的种族灭绝政策
As a young boy, Charles Darwin hated school and was oftenscolded forconducting "useless" experiments. Yet his passion forthe natural world was so strong that he suffered through terribleseasickness during his five-year voyage aboard The Beagle. Darwincollected new creatures from the coasts of Africa, South America,and the Galapagos Islands, and expanded his groundbreaking ideasthat would change people's understanding of the natural world.About 100 illustrations and a clear, exciting text will make Darwinand his theory of evolution an exciting discovery for every youngreader.
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, shebecame the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific.From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance whileattempting a flight around the world, readers will find AmeliaEarhart's life a fascinating story. Annotation Examines the life ofpioneer aviator Amelia Earhart, who mysteriously disappeared duringan around-the-world flight in 1937.
Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite,discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman,an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazinglyvaried talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Fullof all the details kids will want to know, the true story ofBenjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest andawe-inspiring.
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!
As the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as ourfirst African-American president. With black-and-whiteillustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primarygraders looking for a longer, fuller life story than is found inthe author's bestselling beginning reader Barack Obama: UnitedStates President.
Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the era's great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long-held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun-centric solar system. Patricia Brennan Demuth offers a sympathetic portrait of a brilliant man who lived in a time when speaking scientific truth to those in power was still a dangerous proposition.
More About Boy is the story of Roald Dahl’s very ownboyhood, as told in Boy, featuring never-before-seen material frombehind the scenes, and some of the secrets he left out. Enjoy talesof sweet shops and chocolate, mean old ladies and a Great MousePlot—the inspiration for some of his most marvelous stories in theyears to come. This stunning new edition includes some wonderfuland strange things that have NEVER been seen before! Some funny,some frightening—all true.
Jim Henson created puppets like none ever seen before, with expressive fabric faces and rod-controlled arms. His Muppets became world-renowned celebrities and formed the backbone of a media empire. Illustrations.
