This book tells the exciting story of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who used the pen name Lewis Carroll. He was a curious student, a math teacher and a church leader at Oxford University. In 1862, while rowing on a river, he made up a fun story for a little girl named Alice about a rabbit hole and a magical world. This story later became the famous books Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.
This book tells the story of Leif Erikson, a brave Viking explorer who may have been the first European to reach North America, about 500 years before Christopher Columbus. Leif was born in Greenland, and his father, Erik the Red, started the first Viking settlement there. The book follows Leif’s exciting journey to a new land called Vinland, which is likely part of Canada today. It also teaches kids about Viking life—how they traveled the seas, explored new places and shared stories and myths.
This book tells the story of life of Alex Trebek, the famous host of the game show Jeopardy. He was born in Ontario, Canada, in 1940. As a child, he loved listening to the radio and dreamed of working in broadcasting. He started his career as a reporter for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in 1961. Later, his calm voice and quick thinking helped him become the host of Jeopardy. He hosted the show for 36 years, becoming a well-loved figure and winning many awards. His kindness and smart style made him admired by both contestants and viewers across the country.
Who Is Pope Francis?tells the story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became known as Pope Francis. He was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he grew up in a loving family and decided to become a priest when he was sixteen. The book shares how he worked hard, cared deeply about the poor, and wanted to make the church more welcoming and kinder.
Who Was Isaac Newton? tells the story of one of the most important scientists in history. He was born in England in 1642 and was a curious and smart child who loved asking questions and learning. When his college had to close because of the plague, he went home and made some of his biggest discoveries, like the laws of motion and gravity. This book talks about his childhood, the cool science he worked on, and how he changed the world with his ideas.
Who Was Napoleon? tells the story of exciting life of an important person in history. He was born on the island of Corsica and started out with very little, but he worked hard and became the Emperor of France. The book talks about his childhood, the battles he won as a great army leader, and the rules he created to help people live better lives. It also explains how things didn’t always go well for him and how he eventually lost power and was sent far away.
Who Was Elvis Presley? tells the story of the "King of Rock and Roll." He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during a hard time in history called the Great Depression. As a child, Elvis loved music, especially blues, gospel, and country. He mixed these styles to create a brand-new sound that made him very famous. The book talks about Elvis’s life growing up, how he became a music star, and how he changed music forever.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful memoir that offers a glimpse into Maya Angelou’s childhood and early life. She talks about her relationships with religion, family and the racial discrimination. She also talks about her trauma using a very eloquent script to talk about her life in general.
This book follows the story of Trevor Noah’s childhood as he explains and explores his experience with the harsh realities of Apartheid South Africa. You are carried along the stories of his struggles facing racial discrimination and poverty that would shape him and this memoir. Filled with both humor and heart-felt moments, Trevor Noah portrays his childhood through this amazing memoir.
This book tells the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who became famous for writing a diary during a very hard time in history called the Holocaust. The book starts with Anne’s childhood in Germany and explains how her family moved to the Netherlands to stay safe from the Nazis. It describes how Anne, her family and some friends had to hide in a secret place for two years. While hiding, Anne wrote in her diary about her life, her feelings and her dreams. The book also talks about what happened after they were found and how Anne’s diary was later published by her father.
