Not All Heroes Wear Capes: 10 Things We Can Learn From the Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things by Ben Brooks
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir
What do you think of when you hear the word 'hero'? Is it the wall-climbing, cape-wearing, villain-fighter you see in comics and films? Heroes can actually come in all forms, shapes and sizes. Some cook for the hungry. Some nurse the poorly back to health. Others raise money for important causes. From s ...Show more
Tenzing Norgay (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS Ser.
From the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Tenzing Norgay tells the story of this brave mountain climber. From the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Tenzing Norgay, one of the first two people to reach the summit of Mou ...Show more
Ben Simmons (Basketball Legends) by Kit Cross
$12.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Legends Of... Ser.
Is Ben Simmons your favourite basketballer? Did you know that he was born in Melbourne, and was picked FIRST OVERALL in the NBA draft? Did you know he is a triple-double machine, and the first Australian to ever win Rookie of the Year? Did you know that Ben loves animals, and playing Call of Duty? Ben i ...Show more
David Bowie (Little People, Big Dreams) by Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little People, Big Dreams
New in the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of David Bowie, the starman who dazzled audiences with his music. As a child, young David had a head full of songs and ideas. He was inspired by the pop and mod scenes in Britain to pick up the saxophone. After earning h ...Show more
Simone Biles (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little People, BIG DREAMS Ser.
In this book from the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the story of Simone Biles, one of the most decorated gymnasts of all time. Growing up in foster care, Simone's gymnastics training was an anchor in her life. An energetic child, she loved to tumble and spin ...Show more
Sister Secrets: Life Lessons from the Pool to the Podium by Cate Campbell, Bronte Campbell
$24.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Reading Level: 12-18
The lane is your own private arena. Like a pane of aqua glass spread before you.One big breath in.'Take your marks.'My front leg is shaking.And then it begins. Nothing left to do but fight.Cate and Bronte Campbell stand among the true greats of Australian swimming. In their own words, Sister Secrets fol ...Show more
Shout Out to the Girls: A Celebration of Awesome Australian Women by Various
$29.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir
Let's give a shout-out to 50 awesome Australian women with these easy-to-read biographies of their incredible achievements. From Cathy Freeman to Turia Pitt, Edith Cowan to Julia Gillard, Cate Blanchett to Olivia Newton-John, plus rally car drivers, molecular biologists, and more, this book is a celebra ...Show more
Wilma Mankiller (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little People, Big Dreams
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to be elected as Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. Growing up, little Wilma was surrounded by her Cherokee heritage. Her parents taught ...Show more
Trailblazers : 33 Women in Science Who Changed the World by Rachel Swaby
$14.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir
Florence Nightingale. Sally Ride. Ada Lovelace. These names and others are etched in history and included here as part of an awe-inspiring collection of profiles of thirty-three of the most influential women in science-women whose vision, creativity, passion, and dedication have changed the world.Aspiri ...Show more
Little Guides to Great Lives: Marie Curie by Isabel Thomas
$14.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little Guides to Great Lives
Madame Curie was a brilliant scientist who coined the term "radioactivity," discovered polonium and radium, and helped develop treatments for cancer. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, but her dedication to physics ultimately caused her death from radiation poisoning. Full color.
Boss the Bestseller List Like J. K. Rowling (Work it, Girl) by Caroline Moss
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Work It, Girl
In this new series for aspiring future girl #bosses, discover the life of JK Rowling, the famous author. Be inspired by her remarkable story, and learn 10 key lessons from her life and work. Featuring inspiring quotes and mantras, this is a book for all girls wanting to forge their own career path. ...Show more
Louise Bourgeois (Little People, Big Dreams) by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
$19.99 AUD
Category: Biographies & Memoir | Series: Little People, Big Dreams
In this book from the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Louise Bourgeois, the inspiring French-American sculptor and installation artist.When Louise was a little girl, her mother died. She learned to express her feelings through drawing--and when she grew up, sh ...Show more