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Kid Athletes
True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends
AvDavid Stabler
Inbunden, Engelska, 2015
169 kr
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Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up.Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you: Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play.Written with humor by David Stabler and illustrated throughout with lively full-color cartoons by Doogie Horner, Kid Athletes brings sports history to life through engaging biographies that celebrate determination, resilience, teamwork, and perseverance. Whether young sports fans ages 8-12 dream of competing on the field, court, rink, or track—or simply enjoy inspiring true stories—this entertaining collection reminds every child that greatness starts with being willing to keep trying. Inside you'll discover:Illustrated childhood biographies of legendary athletes from around the world Featured athletes including Jackie Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Billie Jean King, Tiger Woods, Lionel Messi, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Babe Ruth, Danica Patrick, Peyton Manning, Bobby Orr, Julie Krone, and many more Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent and reluctant readers Inspiring, relatable stories about perseverance, resilience, teamwork, and determination Short chapters ideal for classrooms, libraries, homeschooling, and family reading Meet the kids behind the championships and discover how perseverance, practice, and passion can help you reach your own goals.
Kid Artists
True Tales of Childhood from Creative Legends
AvDavid Stabler
Inbunden, Engelska, 2016
222 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations reveal how Leonardo da Vinci, Beatrix Potter, Keith Haring, and fourteen other great artists in history coped with regular-kid problems.Jackson Pollock’s family moved constantly—he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O’Keeffe lived in the shadow of her “perfect” older brother Francis. And Jean-Michel Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world’s most influential artists.Every great artist was once a kid with big dreams, embarrassing moments, and plenty of mistakes. Kid Artists introduces young readers ages 8-12 to the childhoods of 17 legendary creators, revealing the surprising true stories behind some of history's most imaginative minds—and showing that creativity begins long before fame. Written with humor by David Stabler and brought to life with lively full-color illustrations by Doogie Horner, each short biography celebrates creativity, perseverance, curiosity, and the courage to think differently. Inside you'll discover:Funny, surprising stories from the early lives of seventeen creative legends Full-color cartoon illustrations throughout Featured artists include Leonardo da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Vincent van Gogh, Claude Monet, Georgia O'Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Dr. Seuss, Beatrix Potter, Charles Schulz, and more Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent and reluctant readers ages 8-12Inspiring stories about creativity, resilience, and perseverance Short chapters ideal for classrooms, libraries, and family reading Meet the kids behind the masterpieces and discover how imagination, perseverance, and creativity can inspire your own artistic journey.
Kid Authors
True Tales of Childhood from Famous Writers
AvDavid Stabler
Inbunden, Engelska, 2017
157 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the growing-up years of Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, and 13 other great writers.Did you know that Sam Clemens aka Mark Twain loved to skip school and make mischief (with his best friend Tom, of course!)? That a young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula—or as he called it, “a spider as big as a dragon”? Or that toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her?Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world’s most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Kid Authors shares the funny and completely true childhood stories of 15 celebrated writers, revealing how their earliest adventures, challenges, and interests helped shape the books readers still love today.Written with humor by David Stabler and filled with colorful cartoon illustrations by Doogie Horner, these short biographies make literary history lively, surprising, and relatable. Perfect for curious readers and aspiring storytellers ages 8–12, Kid Authors shows that imagination can begin anywhere—and that every accomplished writer once had to find the courage to start.Inside you’ll discover:Fifteen featured authors including Beverly Cleary, J. R. R. Tolkien, Zora Neale Hurston, Mark Twain, Roald Dahl, J. K. Rowling, Jules Verne, Lewis Carroll, and Stan LeeFunny mishaps, family stories, school experiences, and early creative interestsFull-color cartoon illustrations on nearly every pageShort, inspiring biographies suited to independent and reluctant readersA fun resource for author studies, book reports, classrooms, homeschooling, and family readingA fantastic gift for creative children and enthusiastic readers!Meet the kids behind the books and discover how everyday experiences, wild imaginations, and the courage to keep creating can grow into extraordinary stories.
Kid Scientists
True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars
AvDavid Stabler
Inbunden, Engelska, 2018
199 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, and 12 other brilliant scientists.In this funny and informative collection, bestselling author David Stabler brings the childhoods of sixteen scientific trailblazers to life through stories and vibrant illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Instead of focusing only on groundbreaking discoveries, these engaging biographies show how creativity, perseverance, imagination, and a willingness to ask questions helped shape some of history's greatest minds. An inspiring introduction to the people behind the discoveries that changed our world, these real-life stories transform STEM history into entertaining nonfiction that encourages children to embrace curiosity, overcome challenges, and believe that extraordinary achievements often begin with ordinary childhood moments. Features the childhoods of 16 world-changing scientists like Albert Einstein, Jane Goodall, Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace, Sally Ride, Stephen Hawking, and moreFull-color illustrations and humorous yet informative content makes science history engaging and accessible Builds confidence and encourages perseverance, creativity, and critical thinking Perfect gift for young readers as a summer reading or screen-free activityDiscover the childhoods behind history's greatest discoveries and celebrate how curiosity can change the world.
Kid Olympians: Summer
True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
AvRobin Stevenson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2024
234 kr
Skickas inom 3-6 vardagar
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, including Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, and 12 other incredible Olympians.Discover why Usain Bolt sometimes skipped practice to play video games, how Serena Williams occasionally sent tennis balls over the fence on purpose, and why Tatyana McFadden had to fight for the right to compete on her school’s track team. Readers will also meet Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Michael Phelps, Yusra Mardini, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Wilma Rudolph, Megan Rapinoe, and other unforgettable Olympic and Paralympic athletes.Featuring kid-friendly text from award-winning author Robin Stevenson and vivid full-color illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, Kid Athletes celebrates perseverance, courage, inclusion, and the many different paths athletes take to reach the world stage and inspires sports fans ages 8 to 12 to dream bigger, faster, and higher than ever before! Inside you’ll discover:True childhood stories featuring 16 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes including Simone Biles, Jesse Owens, Naomi Osaka, Tatyana McFadden, Usain Bolt, Serena Williams, Michael Phelps, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Wilma Rudolph, Megan Rapinoe, and moreAthletes representing track and field, gymnastics, swimming, tennis, soccer, fencing, and other Summer Games sportsIllustrated short, kid-friendly chapters for independent and reluctant readersEngaging material for sports history, biography, Olympics, homeschooling, and classroom unitsCheer on the kids that went on to win the medals and discover how persistence, courage, and a willingness to keep trying can carry a dream all the way to the Summer Games.
Kid Olympians: Winter
True Tales of Childhood from Champions and Game Changers
AvRobin Stevenson
Inbunden, Engelska, 2025
156 kr
Skickas
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 13 other inspiring Olympians.All over the world, athletes break records and defy odds to compete in the games—and some were kids themselves when they started dreaming and training! In Kid Olympians: Winter, discover the childhood stories of legends such as:Michelle Kwan, who used to sleep in her skating clothes to get a few extra minutes of sleep before her lessons at dawn!Cindy Ouellet, one of the few athletes to have competed in both the Winter and Summer Paralympics.Apolo Ohno, who started skating because he thought the speed skaters looked like superheroes!Written by award-winning author Robin Stevenson and brought to life with lively full-color illustrations by Allison Steinfeld, Kid Olympians: Winter celebrates athletes from around the globe who competed in figure skating, snowboarding, skiing, hockey, speed skating, and other Winter Olympic and Paralympic sports. These engaging biographies encourage readers to embrace perseverance, believe in themselves, and discover that extraordinary achievements grow from ordinary beginnings. Inside you'll discover:True childhood biographies of 16 Winter Olympic and Paralympic athletes Inspiring stories illustrated in full color featuring Chloe Kim, Johnny Weir, Michelle Kwan, Nathan Chen, Kristi Yamaguchi, Lindsey Vonn, Adam Rippon, Apolo Ohno, Marie-Philip Poulin, Cindy Ouellet, and more Athletes representing figure skating, snowboarding, skiing, hockey, speed skating, and other winter sports Kid-friendly nonfiction perfect for independent and reluctant readers Short chapters ideal for classrooms, libraries, homeschooling, and family reading Journey along with the kids who went on to rule the Winter Games and discover how perseverance, passion, and believing in yourself can turn childhood dreams into world-class achievements.

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