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...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2008-09-04 6,49 €
CHARLI D'AMELIO ES LA ESTRELLA DE TIKTOK. En este libro descubrirás sus secretos para que brilles siendo tú. ***El regalo perfecto para esta Navidad*** #1 en TikTok Más de 85 millones de followers Conocida en todo el mundo Pero ¿quién es realmente Charli D'Amelio detrás de las cámaras? Por primera vez, Charli está preparada para compartirlo TODO: qué significa para ella su familia, cómo le ha afectado la fama, quiénes son sus verdaderos amigos... ¡y cómo ha conseguido pasar de los h...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-12-03 7,99 €
No me cuentes cuentos recoge las vidas únicas y fascinantes de cien mujeres españolas dignas del mejor de los cuentos. Hay un montón de mujeres extraordinarias, está demostrado. Y algunas están asombrosamente cerca. Este libro recoge, en forma de cuento, las vidas extraordinarias de cien mujeres españolas. Gloria Fuertes, Alaska, Carmen Balcells, Montserrat Caballé, Lola Flores, Margarita Salas, Rosalía de Castro y muchas más mujeres que cambiaron el mundo. Nuestro mundo. No me cuentes ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-11-21 8,99 €
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...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-10-30 14,99 €
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2002-11-11 4,49 €
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 ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2014-08-28 5,49 €
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...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2001-05-31 4,99 €
Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic. This book is not authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Wal...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2009-04-16 4,49 €
Un libro en el que encontrarás a los auténticos héroes de la historia, personajes de carne y hueso, tan reales como tú y como yo, que hicieron del mundo un lugar mejor . La mayoría de héroes que conocemos son seres extraordinarios con poderes mágicos y una capa ondeando en sus hombros. Pero también existen héroes de carne y hueso, tan humanos como tú y como yo, que algunas veces se equivocan y otras aciertan a lo grande. Con este libro, conocerás a 50 inspiradoras figuras que te dejar...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2022-02-14 9,99 €
In 1940, after Germany invaded the Netherlands, Anne and her family couldn't leave the country, so they decided to hide in a warehouse in an attempt to escape the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. For over two years, Anne wrote in her diary with an awareness that was extremely mature for her age. She detailed her experiences and insights while she and her family were in hiding, living in a constant fear of being arrested. The Diary of Anne Frank' is a record of her understanding...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-02-24 1,99 €
De la serie MIS PEQUEÑOS HÉROES, nace un volumen dedicado exclusivamente a las mujeres más creativas de la historia: Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel, J. K. Rowling, Ella Fitzgerald, Astrid Lindgren y muchas más actrices, escritoras y cantantes reunidas en un precioso libro ilustrado en el que podrás recorrer los episodios más importantes de sus vidas y, a la vez, conocer sus hitos y obras más destacadas. ¡Porque las mujeres también hacen historia!
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-02-24 8,99 €
Winner at the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. From the beginning, honesty and true values have always guided the great tennis player Rafa Nadal through success. “Once upon a time, there was a little boy who loved tennis and soccer, just like so many other children in every corner of the world. He was four years old and he spent the whole day kicking a ball around and glued to a tennis racket”. Rafa Nadal developed an innate talent for tennis as a child, and he always had a beacon of l...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2017-02-20 9,99 €
Bill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was...? biography, children will learn of Gates' childhood passion for computer technology, which led him to revolutionize personal computers. Through the success of his now-world-famous software company, Microsoft, Bill Gates became one of the wealthiest philanthropists in history.This fascinating story of a child technology genius is sure to captivate all audienc...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2013-03-21 4,49 €
Introduces children to a historical genius and helps encourage a life-long love of reading. Each book in this ebook series is specially crafted to suit the interests and learning stages of beginning readers. It tells the story of the greatest inventor of the modern age, and how his creations have changed our world. This multi-level reading programme guaranteed to capture a child's interest while developing reading skills and general knowledge. "Highly readable, worthwhile overviews for young peo...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-04-10 3,49 €
In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title 'Mother of the Civil Rights Movement.' This biography has blackand- white illustrations throughout.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2010-12-23 4,49 €
Diana Spencer grew up to be the princess of Wales. But when she was a little girl, she did not dream she would become a princess. When she was still quite young, her older sisters went off to boarding school and her parents decided to live apart. This was very difficult for sensitive Diana, and her self-esteem began to suffer. Things were not helped when she began feeling inferior to not only an accomplished older sister, but also her clever younger brother. Diana was a good athlete and was gift...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2010-05-11 8,99 €
In her amazing diary, Anne Frank revealed the challenges and dreams common for any young girl. But Hitler brought her childhood to an end and forced her and her family into hiding. Who Was Anne Frank? looks closely at Anne’s life before the secret annex, what life was like in hiding, and the legacy of her diary. Black-and-white illustrations including maps and diagrams provide historical and visual reference in an easy-to-read biography written in a way that is appropriate and accessible for y...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2007-01-18 4,49 €
Los grandes personajes de la historia vivieron en distintas épocas y lugares, pero todos tenían una característica en común: con su labor influyeron en la vida de muchísima gente. Se trata de artistas, políticos, científicos o filósofos. ¿Te gustaría poder viajar en el tiempo y conocerlos? En este libro descubrirás a estrategas como Aníbal y Napoleón, a reinas poderosas como Cleopatra y Catalina la Grande, a músicos de la talla de Mozart y Beethoven, y a admirables escritores como ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-03-04 8,99 €
An astronaut who completed spacewalks on two Hubble missions tells his inspiring story in this middle grade adaptation of his bestselling adult memoir, Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe . Fans of The Right Stuf f and Apollo 13 will be thrilled by this astronaut's real life adventure. From the time he was seven-years-old and saw Apollo 11 land on the moon, Mike Massimino dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Long Island is a long way from space. Kids like...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-04-07 5,49 €
A Neil Armstrong siempre le gustaron los aviones y las exploraciones estelares. Por eso, cuando por primera vez en la historia quisieron enviar una nave pilotada por personas a la Luna, se apuntó como astronauta sin pensarlo. ¡Y lo escogieron! Junto con sus amigos y colegas Buzz y Collins, subió al Apolo 11 rumbo a la Luna, y, con su traje de astronauta, Armstrong se convirtió en la primera persona que ponía un pie en su superficie.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-05-27 5,99 €
Mucha gente sabe que Benjamin Franklin descubrió la electricidad a través de un rayo, ¡pero también fue un gran inventor y ayudó a escribir la Declaración de Independencia! Los jóvenes lectores aprenderán sobre la vida de Franklin en esta atractiva biografía que ha sido traducida al español y presenta muchas imágenes vibrantes, textos de apoyo, cuadros de "Datos curiosos" y una línea de tiempo, glosario e índice.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-06-06 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,...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2016-01-05 2,49 €
The must-have Christmas gift for all 1D fans, don’t miss the year’s only official book from the world’s favourite band… Harry, Liam, Louis and Niall have had one busy year – from touring the world to writing their new album and racking up even more awards to add to their trophy cabinets, they have lots to share! With tonnes of never-before-seen photos, the latest news and goss from their on- and off-tour adventures, plus buckets of exclusive interviews, get to know One Direction on a w...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2015-08-27 5,49 €
This must-read biography of Steve Jobs provides an “absorbing, detailed account of Apple’s first heady days” ( School Library Journal ) and beyond, and is specially written for a younger audience. Visionary. Pioneer. Little terror. Entrepreneur. Inventor. College dropout. Creative genius. These are just a few of the words used to describe the late Steve Jobs, cofounder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Apple Inc. In this comprehensive biography for middle grade readers, discover th...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2015-06-09 8,49 €
You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to i...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2013-12-26 4,49 €
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films of all time and has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. From Jaws to Lincoln , young readers and aspiring filmmakers will be fascinated by the life of this famous director.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2013-12-26 4,49 €
As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country’s first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...? series.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2013-12-14 4,49 €
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 amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2002-02-18 5,49 €
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...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2005-09-08 4,49 €
Steve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and technology at an early age led him to co-found and run Apple, in addition to turning Pixar into a ground-breaking animation studio. A college dropout, Jobs took unconventional steps in his path to success and inspired the best and the brightest to come with him and “change the world.”
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-03-29 4,49 €
Walt Disney siempre le encantaba entretener a la gente. A menudo se metía en problemas.. Una vez pintó cuadros con alquitrán en el lado de la casa blanca de su familia. Su familia era pobre, y el tiempo más feliz de su infancia transcurrió en una granja en Missouri. Su afecto por la vida pueblerina se refleja en los Calles Principales de Disneyland. Con ilustraciones en blanco y negro, esta biografía revela el hombre detrás de la magia. Este libro no tiene autorización, licencia o ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2012-08-16 5,49 €
When Walt Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. Walt Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of Disneyland and Disney world. This is his story.
Fecha de lanzamiento: 1989-10-01 3,49 €
“IN THE FUTURE EVERYBODY will be world famous for 15 minutes.” The Campbell’s Soup Cans. The Marilyns. The Electric Chairs. The Flowers. The work created by Andy Warhol elevated everyday images to art, ensuring Warhol a fame that has far outlasted the 15 minutes he predicted for everyone else. His very name is synonymous with the 1960s American art movement known as Pop. But Warhol’s oeuvre was the sum of many parts. He not only produced iconic art that blended high and popular culture; ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2004-10-12 5,49 €
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...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 1995-01-05 5,49 €
This board book adaptation of the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces your little reader to the lives of extraordinary Rebel women, past and present, from around the world. Welcoming new Rebels into the fold, Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: Baby's First Book of Extraordinary Women features artists and inventors, athletes and activists in its colorful, inviting pages. Readers will meet dancer Misty Copeland, pilot Amelia Earhart, swimmer Yusra Mardin...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2022-07-19 6,49 €
Descubre las biografías de 100 mujeres que cambiaron la historia. ¿Sabes quién es la escritora más leída de todos los tiempos? ¿Y quién fue la primera hacker de la historia? ¿O quién inventó la tecnología que permitió la creación de Internet? 100 mujeres que cambiaron el mundo te descubrirá las historias de científicas, como Marie Curie, filósofas, como María Zambrano, políticas, como Clara Campoamor, o escritoras, como Agatha Christie y Rosalía de Castro. Mujeres brillantes, ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2018-10-18 7,99 €
The inspirational true story of Ruby Bridges. Es 1960 y Ruby Bridges, de seis años, se acaba de mudar con su familia de Misisipi a Nueva Orleans en busca de una vida mejor. Cuando un juez sentencia que Ruby debe asistir al primer grado de la Escuela Primaria William Frantz, en la que todos son blancos, la niña debe encarar las furiosas turbas de padres que no quieren que sus hijos vayan a la escuela con ella. Contada con el poderoso estilo narrativo de Robert Coles y dramáticamente ilustrada ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2021-09-07 3,99 €
The story of Queen Elizabeth II, who famously said ‘if I wore beige, no one would know who I was’, told through her clothes and jewellery. The Queen’s Wardrobe is a gorgeous gift to treasure, celebrating a long life devoted to service. This book tells the story of a young princess who grew into one of the world's best-loved and longest-serving royals, touching on wartime truck-fixing, ration-book wedding dress making, splendid gowns, the Crown Jewels, and her trusty wellies. Includes a for...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2021-04-01 5,99 €
A new series of unauthorized biographies on the world's biggest names and rising stars in entertainment, sports, and pop culture! Complete with quizzes, listicles, trivia, and a full-color pull-out poster of the star, this is the definitive collection to get the full Scoop! and more on your favorite celebrities. What's the hype? Charli D'Amelio was your average high school sophomore. You know, like algebra, social studies, and after-school dance class. But when she posted a duet video to TikTok ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-10-06 4,49 €
A new series of unauthorized biographies on the world's biggest names and rising stars in entertainment, sports, and pop culture! Complete with quizzes, listicles, trivia, and a full-color pull-out poster of the star, this is the definitive collection to get the full Scoop! and more on your favorite celebrities. Taylor Swift. Where to begin? Has made Time 's 100 most influential people in the world list. Three times...so far... Holds six Guinness book of world Records. Yes, six. Has won 10 Gramm...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2021-02-16 4,49 €
Behind-the-scenes stories and sophisticated artwork will give lifelong buffs and new fans alike a rare glimpse into the world of one of the most iconic bands ever, the Ramones! The Ramones are punk rock. It started in Queens, New York in the early seventies. Four shy boys who couldn't even play instruments got a couple guitars, found some ripped jeans and black leather jackets, and took over the world of punk. Lifelong rockers and new fans alike will love learning more about Joey, Johnny, Tommy,...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-10-06 5,99 €
Una biografía Little Golden Book acerca de la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo, escrita para niños de edad preescolar. Este Little Golden Book capta la esencia de Frida Kahlo para los más pequeños lectores. Desde como superó enfermedades, fue una de pocas niñas admitidas a su escuela en México, y alcanzó a ver sus pinturas expuestas en museos, el libro sirve de inspiración a futuros pioneros, así como a sus padres. Presenta un informativo texto e ilustraciones llenas de colorido inspiradas...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2021-01-12 4,49 €
Esta es la historia real de Sadako Sasaki, la niña que, por su gran tenecidad, se convirtió en un símbolo de las víctimas de Hiroshima. Diez años después de que la bomba atómica cayera en Hiroshima, la joven Sadako Sasaki murió de una leucemia provocada por este desastre humanitario. Sin perder la determinación que la caracterizó durante su vida, Sadako se propuso hacer mil pájaros de origami con la esperanza de que, como cuenta la leyenda, los dioses la sanasen. Sus familiares y amig...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-09-17 6,99 €
An inspiring picture book biography about British Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid, who was a pioneer in her field against all odds, told by debut author-illustrator Victoria Tentler-Krylov.The city of Baghdad was full of thinkers, artists, and scientists, the littlest among them Zaha Hadid. Zaha knew from a young age that she wanted to be an architect. She set goals for herself and followed them against all odds. A woman in a man's world, and a person of color in a white field, Zaha was met with resi...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-12-01 9,99 €
¿Te imaginas un verano sin calor ni sol ni piscina? Pues así fue el verano en que empezó todo para Mary Shelley. Estaba con unos amigos en Suiza, y se aburrían tanto que uno de ellos propuso un reto: ganaría el que inventara la historia más espeluznante que hubieran escuchado jamás. Así nació la novela más famosa de Mary, Frankenstein o el Prometeo moderno, en la que un doctor un poco especial da vida a un muerto. Con ella, Mary puso las bases de un nuevo género literario, el de la ci...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-02-24 5,99 €
Discover the incredible story of a young daughter of immigrants who would grow up to be the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American ever elected Vice President of the United States in this moving picture book biography of Kamala Harris. When Kamala Harris was young, she often accompanied her parents to civil rights marches—so many, in fact, that when her mother asked a frustrated Kamala what she wanted, the young girl responded with: “Freedom!” As Kamala grew from a...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-08-25 12,99 €
The story of a modern creative genius. Ever heard of the iPhone? STEVE JOBS , raised in California, was the co-founder of Apple, creator of the iPhone. He also played a major role in making Pixar what it is today. His technology transformed the way we live, and gave us objects we now cannot imagine living without. Get ready to discover his incredible story and the secrets of his success in this real-life account of his life and work. Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-10-08 6,49 €
Discover the inspiring story of Leonardo da Vinci, the artist, inventor, and engineer of the Italian Renaissance, in this fascinating kids' biography. Leonardo was a creative genius who wanted to understand how things worked. This ebook traces his life, from his birth in a hilltop village near Florence, Italy, through to his work as a painter, sculptor, and engineer. Leonardo made hundreds of drawings and paintings, including the Mona Lisa - probably the most famous painting in the world. Learn ...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-02-06 3,49 €
Louis Pasteur es el científico que comenzó la pasteurización. Esta atractiva biografía en español destaca la vida y los logros de Pasteur y cómo tuvo un gran impacto en el mundo de la ciencia de los alimentos. ¡Además de aprender sobre la dedicación de Pasteur al estudio de diversos mohos, bacterias y levaduras, se animará a los lectores a descubrir aún más a través de una actividad de laboratorio simple y estimulante!
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2019-11-13 10,99 €
An inspiring and kid-accessible biography of one of the world's most famous poets. Emily Dickinson, who famously wrote "Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul," is brought to life in this moving story. In a small New England town lives Emily Dickinson, a girl in love with small things—a flower petal, a bird, a ray of light, a word. In those small things, her brilliant imagination can see the wide world—and in her words, she takes wing. From celebrated children's author Jenn...
Fecha de lanzamiento: 2020-02-18 9,99 €