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Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller! BOY, Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days, illustrated by Quentin Blake. As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop. There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for C...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2008-09-04 6,49 €

In the Limelight is the official Why Don’t We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today’s hottest bands. When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don’t We has been together for less than two years, and they’ve already headlined sold out shows, played at Madison Square Garden, and amassed millions of fans. And this is all...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-10-30 11,99 €

Nichts Menschliches war ihm fremd: Goethe – Dichterfürst und Kultfigur. Schon zu Lebzeiten war er ein Mythos und ist es noch immer: Johann Wolfgang Goethe, der größte deutsche Dichter aller Zeiten, Universalgenie, Naturwissenschaftler und Politiker. Jeder kennt ihn, jeder liest ihn, denn bis heute zählt er fest zum Kanon der Schullektüre. Wer aber ist der Mensch, der hinter diesen Werken steckt? Goethe zum Leben zu erwecken, ist kein Hexenwerk! Unzählige Anekdoten, viel Amüsantes, Mensc...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2009-01-26 11,99 €

Die Malerei war für ihn die Königin aller Wissenschaften, doch wie kaum ein anderer wirkte Leonardo da Vinci weit darüber hinaus. In seinem Werk verbinden sich Kunst, Philosophie und Naturwissenschaften. Das Multi-Talent der italienischen Renaissance war, trotz aller Anfeindungen durch Skeptiker, ein unerschütterlicher Visionär und Vorkämpfer und ist bis heute einer der faszinierendsten und bedeutendsten europäischen Künstler.

Erscheinungsdatum: 2011-05-23 9,99 €

„Kein Tag ohne Linie.“ Paul Klee Das Leben von Paul Klee erzählt die Geschichte einer bewegten Epoche. Um 1900 kam er zum Kunststudium nach München, wo er sich mit der künstlerischen Avantgarde seiner Zeit anfreundete. Er prägte als Mitglied der Künstlervereinigung „Der Blaue Reiter” und später als Lehrer am Bauhaus in Dessau die Moderne. 1933 kehrte Paul Klee, von den Nationalsozialisten verfolgt, in sein Geburtsland, die Schweiz, zurück. Er schuf etwa 9.000 Werke, deren wichtigs...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2011-05-23 9,99 €

Learn all about singer and Vine star, Shawn Mendes!Shawn Mendes is a 16-year-old Canadian singer who gained a following starting on Vine. And he may have gotten his start as an online celebrity, but now he's a bona fide pop sensation! He first album, Handwritten , is already at the top of the charts in both the US and Canada. He's won the Teen Choice Award for "Choice Web Star: Music," and he's the opening act for Taylor Swift's 1989 World Tour. Shawn has millions of followers, on- and off-line,...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2016-01-05 2,49 €

Meet three inspirational women from the world of science: Ada Lovelace, Amelia Earhart, and Marie Curie! This set of three books from the internationally best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series introduces little dreamers to the lives of these incredible women who worked in the field of science…and changed the world.  In these remarkable true stories, learn how three women overcame hardship to achieve great success in science. Ada —despite growing up without a father and ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-11-01 17,99 €

From the #1 New York Times bestselling series comes the latest title in the Who HQ Now format for trending topics. It tells the history of a political and social movement that advocates for non-violent civil disobedience and protests against incidents of police brutality--and all racially motivated violence--against Black people . When a Black teenager named Trayvon Martin was senselessly killed in 2012, the African American community called for his murderer to be held accountable. But like many...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-09-21 3,99 €

To the very raucous 5SOSfam—wanna find out what the band's been up to over the last year? Jam-packed with their own photos, anecdotes of life on and off the road, and much more, the only official 5 Seconds of Summer book out this year means now you can . . . Luke, Michael, Calum, and Ash are having a mad year: a world tour, writing their new album, signing up their first band on their own record label, breaking the internet—it's been eventful to say the least. The good news is they want to s...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2015-10-06 6,49 €

In this momentous 50th book in the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Elton John, the piano wizard who rocketed to stardom with his music. As a child, Elton started playing his grandmother's piano in Harrow, London. He could pick tunes out by ear and was soon attending lessons at the Royal Academy. After answering an advertisement in a newspaper, Elton teamed up with a lyric-writing buddy: Bernie Taupin. The rest was history...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-10-13 10,99 €

Irish Times:  “The kind of books that adults will covet and collect as well… The language and structure is simple enough for young readers, while a biographical timeline at the end of each book offers greater historical complexity”  In the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the lives of outstanding people from designers and artists to scientists. All of them went on to achieve incredible things, yet all of them began life as a little child with a dream. The book follows A...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017-10-19 9,99 €

New in the Little People, Big Dreams series, discover the incredible life of Rosa Parks, ' The Mother of the Freedom Movement', in this inspiring story. In this true story of an inspiring civil rights activist, Rosa Parks grew up during segregation in Alabama, but she was taught to respect herself and stand up for her rights. In 1955, Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white man on a segregated bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Her decision had a huge impact on civil rights, eventuall...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017-09-07 10,99 €

The only 100% fully official annual—written in collaboration with One Direction. This is the annual for all 1D fans! Find out straight from Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall, and Zayn what they think about success, their musical influences, the making of their movie, their style, their amazing fans, and much more! With exclusive interviews, up-to-the-minute news, and fantastic never-before-seen photos, this is a must-have for all One Direction fans and a fantastic gift for any occasion!

Erscheinungsdatum: 2013-12-23 6,49 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the inspiring minister and civil rights activist. Little Martin grew up in a family of preachers: his dad was a preacher, his uncle was a preacher, his grandfather was a preacher…so maybe he’d become a great preacher too. One day, a friend invited him to play at his house. Martin was shocked when his mother wouldn’t let him in because he ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-02-04 10,99 €

„Ich interessiere mich nicht für die eigene Person – eher für andere Menschen, weibliche ...“ Gustav Klimt Gustav Klimt prägte als Künstler und als eigenwillige Persönlichkeit unser Bild von Wien um 1900 wie kaum ein zweiter. Die Autorin Bettina Schümann lässt die mondäne Gesellschaft, in der der berühmte Jugendstilkünstler sich bewegte, in ihrer Biografie lebendig werden und zeichnet das faszinierende Bild des eigenwilligen Künstlers, der ein Liebling der Damen der Gesellschaft...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2011-05-23 9,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Andy Warhol, the ground-breaking pop artist. Little Andy was the tiniest and palest child of the Warholas, a humble couple from Slovakia who lived in Pittsburgh. Sketchbook glued to his hand, he loved every minute of drawing , but he was too shy to show his work to others , even to his family! As an adult he got a chance to publish his first illustration for a glamoro...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-05-25 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous ... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then m...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-05-25 10,99 €

From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Charles Darwin, the scientist who changed the way people see the world. Although he didn’t do very well at school, Charles Darwin was passionately curious about wildlife, humans, and plants. After a journey to South America, he developed his landmark theory: that all living things are related. Today, he is regarded as one of the most brilliant scientists who ever lived, and a he...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-01-26 10,99 €

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the amazing life of Jane Goodall, the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees. When Jane was little, her father gave her a toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. This inspired her lifelong love of animals , and she went to study them in the wild as soon as she could. Jane lived with chimpanzees in their natural habitat and became famous for her pioneering approach to research. She now educates the public on animal rights and campa...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-10-04 10,99 €

Meet Josephine Baker, the world-famous entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent in this true story of her life! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the incredible life of Josephine Baker, from growing up in St. Louis, Missouri, during segregation to defying expectations and performing on the stage in Paris, where audiences fell in love with her. Josephine Baker was born for the stage. But growing up in segregated...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-07-31 10,99 €

The life story of Anne Frank, from her early happy childhood in Frankfurt, growing up in Amsterdam, her two years in hiding and the last few months of her life in the concentration camps. Narrated in six clearly written chapters, this biography for children answers the many detailed questions about Anne that readers of the Diary often have, and includes interesting anecdotes from friends who survived her. There is an Historical Note at the beginning of the book and a map of Europe, so that child...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2001-05-31 4,99 €

From the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries.   Young Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A gifted musician and actress, she soon found fame on the stage, but her scientific curiosity never stopped. Electronics, chemistry, engineering – whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with ingenious inve...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2023-01-03 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Alexander von Humboldt, the botanist and adventurer. As a kid, Alexander wasn’t a great student. He had a n aturally curious mind, but he saw the world differently to his teachers and fellow pupils, and just couldn’t quite fit in. But when he began collecting plants as an adult, Alexander realised he’d found his passion. From then on, he become a great explorer ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2022-05-24 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the beloved supreme court justice. Little Ruth’s mom taught her to be a lady—which meant to be her own independent self. Ruth promised herself she would do everything her mother didn’t get the chance to do.  And she excelled : at school, as a law professor, and later on the supreme court fighting gender discrimination. Ruth b...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-09-28 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the graffiti street art movement pioneer. Jean-Michel was born in Brooklyn, New York, to a Puerto Rican mother and Haitian father. When he was eight and recovering from an accident in bed, his mother gave him a copy of Gray's Anatomy , which sparked his interest in the human form. As a teenager, he gained recognition as part of the graffito duo S...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-06-16 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Jesse Owens, the great track and field star. The youngest of ten children, Jesse grew up working in the cotton fields of Alabama. Discovered by his high school track and field coach, Jesse quickly rose to fame as an athlete. He went on the challenge racism on the world stage at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and made new world records. This moving book features stylish and q...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-06-02 10,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped talking. She couldn't understand why people in power were not doing anything to save our Earth. One day she started protesting outside the Swedish Parliament, creating the 'School Strike for Climate'. Soon, lots more young people joined...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-05-12 10,99 €

New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism. When Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast that she had the brain of a man—whatever that meant. But later, after years of studying, Simone would write a book that challenged the role of women in society, sending shock waves around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrat...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-10-02 10,99 €

Part of the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Georgia O'Keeffe, one of America's greatest artists, in this true story of a talented painter who broke boundaries. As a child, little Georgia viewed the world differently from other people. She roamed outdoors with her sketch book, while other girls played. As an adult, she painted all day. From New York City to New Mexico, she was influenced by the landscapes of her environment. As her paintings ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-06-07 10,99 €

Meet Ella Fitzgerald, one of the most influential jazz singers of all time! Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the inspirational life of the First Lady of Song, from her early singing days on the streets of Harlem to her success as a jazz legend, with the message: "It's not where you come from, but where you're going that counts." Ella Fitzgerald grew up near Harlem, in New York, where she was surrounded by music and danc...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-03-01 10,99 €

Meet Ada Lovelace, the British mathematician and daughter of poet Lord Byron. Part of the beloved Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this inspiring and informative little biography follows the colorful life of Lord Byron’s daughter, from her early love of logic, to her plans for the world's first computer program. As a child, Ada had a big imagination and a talent for mathematics. She grew up in a noble household in England, where she dedicated herself to studying. Her work with the famous inve...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-03-01 10,99 €

Diese Menschen haben Weltgeschichte geschrieben! Entdecker, Erfinder, Religionsführer, Philosophen, Künstler und Herrscher - sie alle haben die Welt verändert. Wie haben sie gelebt? Was trieb sie an? Was war das Geheimnis ihres Erfolgs? Ob Weltverbesserer, Heilige oder Fantasten - sie eint die Leidenschaft für ihre Berufung und der unbedingte Wille, ihre Vision zu verwirklichen. Manfred Mai stellt in einfühlsamen Porträts von Homer über Katharina die Große bis Carl Friedrich Benz fünfzi...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2014-08-15 15,99 €

Worldwide sensation One Direction is back to share all their secrets, dreams and stories from the past year with the fans they love in the latest instalment of their must-have Annual. Packed full of exclusive interviews and never-before-seen photos of the boys, discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and Zayn, from their passions and influences to all the crazy on tour goss. With juicier info than ever before, this is the ultimate stocking staple for any ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2014-08-28 1,49 €

Cuentos de buenas noches para niñas rebeldes reinventa los cuentos de hadas. Elizabeth I, Coco Chanel, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Serena Williams y otras mujeres extraordinarias narran la aventura de su vida, inspirando a niñas —y no tan niñas— a soñar en grande y alcanzar sus sueños; además, cuenta con las magníficas ilustraciones de sesenta mujeres artistas de todos los rincones del Planeta. Un libro que debe estar en la mesa de noche de todas las niñas y mujeres jóvenes que c...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017-03-08 10,99 €

When Anne Frank is given a diary, she starts to write to her made-up friend, Kitty. But during World War II Anne and her family are forced to hide from the Nazi Germans. Find out all about the diary of Anne Frank with this story that is packed with all the facts and colourful pictures. This book is part of a series of books, Famous People, Famous Live s, which are suitable for ages 6-12. They tell the stories of famous men and women and great events in history. Written by successful authors, the...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2012-03-22 2,49 €

In this entrancing account, space traveler Michael Collins recalls his early days as an Air Force test pilot, his astronaut training at NASA, and his unparalleled experiences in orbit, including the Apollo 11 mission, the first manned lunar landing. The final chapter to his autobiography, revised and updated for this edition of Flying to the Moon , is an exciting and convincing argument in favor of mankind's continued exploration of our universe. "Several astronauts have written about their expe...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2011-04-01 8,99 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Albert Einstein, the legendary scientist. Little Albert grew up in Germany, where it took him four years to formulate his first word. He was fascinated by how objects worked and, although he didn’t love school, he loved physics and math books. His brilliant mind contemplated space and time, and he eventually came up with the theory of relativity. He shared his knowl...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2021-11-09 10,99 €

Sei ein Held, rette die Welt! Wie das geht? Greta Thunberg macht es vor. In diesem Buch erfährst du, was Greta alles tut, um das Klima zu schützen. Außerdem bekommst du viele tolle Tipps, wie auch du dich für unseren Planeten stark machen kannst. Greta ist mittlerweile eine richtige Klimaaktivistin, aber als sie anfing, für das Klima zu kämpfen, war sie ganz alleine. Ihre Geschichte zeigt, dass jeder etwas bewirken kann. Auch du kannst etwas tun! Mach mit und kämpfe wie Greta fürs Klima....

Erscheinungsdatum: 2019-08-15 6,99 €

New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Simone de Beauvoir, the great French philosopher and mother of feminism. When Simone de Beauvoir was a little girl, her father would proudly boast that she had the brain of a man—whatever that meant. But later, after years of studying, Simone would write a book that challenged the role of women in society, sending shock waves around the world. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrat...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2018-10-04 10,99 €

„100 Menschen, die man kennen sollte", lautete der Arbeitstitel für dieses Biografien-Projekt. Philosophen, Entdecker, Politiker, Wissenschaftler, Künstler und besonders außergewöhnliche Menschen – sie veränderten und verändern die Welt. Wie leben sie? Was treibt sie an? Was ist das Geheimnis ihres Erfolgs? Wie nehmen ihre Zeitgenossen sie wahr? Ob Realisten oder Fantasten, sie alle eint die Leidenschaft für ihre Berufung und der unbedingte Wille, ihre Vision zu verwirklichen. Man...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2017-07-10 19,99 €

Wissenschaftler, Künstler, Politiker und Abenteurer - sie alle verändern die Welt. Wie leben sie? Was treibt sie an? Was ist das Geheimnis ihres Erfolgs? Ob Weltverbesserer oder Fantasten - sie eint die Leidenschaft für ihre Berufung und der unbedingte Wille, ihre Vision zu verwirklichen. Manfred Mai porträtiert von Otto Lilienthal über Coco Chanel bis Mark Zuckerberg fünfzig berühmte Persönlichkeiten, die es sich lohnt, besser kennenzulernen.

Erscheinungsdatum: 2015-09-07 15,99 €

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2015-02-05 6,99 €

Jede Menge Vorlesegeschichten mit wertvollem Inhalt: Noch nie wurden Geschichten aus der Bibel so pfiffig erzählt wie von Pauls Oma! Der vierjährige Paul kommt mit allem, was ihn beschäftigt, zu seiner Oma. Ob es ums Aufräumen oder Haareschneiden, um Eifersucht oder Ärger im Kindergarten geht - stets hat Oma eine passende Geschichte aus der Bibel parat. Unterbrochen wird sie immer wieder von Paul, der genau die Fragen stellt, die jedem Kind beim Zuhören in den Sinn kommen würden. Dadurch ...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2013-07-23 7,99 €

A very special Ladybird souvenir e-book to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's 60-year reign has seen many changes but her reputation as the world's most famous and beloved monarch continues to this day. Read about her early childhood, coronation, family life, and the way she has shaped the modern monarchy over the last sixty years. There are also fascinating facts about the number of Prime Ministers and leaders she's known, all the countries visited, her offici...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2012-05-28 4,99 €

Zlata Filipovic was given a diary shortly before her tenth birthday and began to write in it regularly. She was an ordinary, if unusuallyintelligent and articulate little girl, and her preoccupations include whether or not to join the Madonna fan club, her piano lessons, her friends andher new skis. But the distant murmur of war draws closer to her Sarajevo home. Her father starts to wear military uniform and herfriends begin to leave the city. One day, school is closed and the next day bombardm...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1995-01-05 5,49 €

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Pelé, Brazil’s all-time King of Football. With a sock full of rags for a ball, Pelé honed his skills in a poor neighbourhood in Brazil. He believed that, one day, he would lead his country to World Cup victory – and he was right! With Pelé and his super skills on the team, Brazil lifted the trophy three times. Today, he is widely regarded as the greatest footbal...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2020-09-01 10,99 €

Keith's grandfather, Theodore Augustus Dupree lived near Seven Sisters Road, in a house filled with instruments and cakes. A nostalgic look back at happy childhood days as the Rolling Stone star remembers his grandfather - a former big band player who encouraged his grandson to take up the guitar, in this charming picture book whimsically illustrated by Keith Richards' daughter.

Erscheinungsdatum: 2014-09-09 3,99 €

HE STARTED LEARNING to play the piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Today he is one of the world’s most outstanding pianists. In this engrossing life story, adapted by Michael French, Lang Lang not only recounts the difficult, often thrilling, events of his early days, but also shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. He thoughtfully explores the differences between East and West, especially in the realm of classical music and cultural life. Shining through hi...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2008-07-08 5,49 €

U.S. Air Force pilot Captain Scott O'Grady was shot down in his F-16 over Bosnia while helping to keep the peace. The plane exploded, and Captain O'Grady fell 5 miles to the ground below. In exciting detail, Captain O'Grady tells how he evaded capture and how, with little water and no food, he was able to survive on his own in enemy territory. This is a thrilling look at an American hero--a hero not because the captain survived, but because of the skill, faith, and courage he displayed and the d...

Erscheinungsdatum: 1997-05-12 5,49 €

Publishers Weekly Best Book * ALA Best Book for Young Adults * ALA Notable Children's Book * ALA Booklist Editors' Choice Moving, honest, and deeply personal, Red Scarf Girl is the incredible true story of one girl’s courage and determination during one of the most terrifying eras of the twentieth century.  It's 1966, and twelve-year-old Ji-li Jiang has everything a girl could want: brains, popularity, and a bright future in Communist China. But it's also the year that China's leader, Mao...

Erscheinungsdatum: 2010-10-26 5,49 €