Títulos em Biografias

Nascido na primavera de 1475, Michelangelo, pintor, escultor, poeta e arquiteto italiano, considerado um dos maiores mestres da História da Arte do Ocidente, imortaliza-se com os afrescos da Capela Sistina e de inúmeras outras obras grandiosas. Este livro conta um pouco da infância de Michelangelo, esse grande pintor renascentista que encanta o mundo até os dias de hoje. Os maiores gênios da história já foram criança um dia e por meio desta série queremos convidar você a descobrir seus próprios talentos. E para isso você não precisa se identificar com um ou outro.

Leonardo da Vinci, uma das figuras mais importantes do Renascimento, destacou-se não somente como pintor mas também como cientista, arquiteto, matemático, engenheiro, anatomista, escultor, inventor, botânico, poeta e musico. Neste livro, o leitor poderá encontrar um pouco da trajetória desse grande artista, autor da grandiosa Monalisa, uma das pinturas mais famosas de todos os tempo. Os maiores gênios da história já foram criança um dia e por meio desta série queremos convidar você a descobrir seus próprios talentos. E para isso você não precisa se identificar com um ou outro.

Nereide S. Santa Rosa conta um pouco da história do pequeno Carlos Gomes que, entre seu trabalho em uma alfaiataria, costurando calças e paletós, e suas brincadeiras de infância, encontrava muito tempo para se dedicar ao que mais gostava: a música. Os maiores gênios da história já foram criança um dia e por meio desta série queremos convidar você a descobrir seus próprios talentos. E para isso você não precisa se identificar com um ou outro. Você pode construir seu próprio repertório de referências e inspirações. A vida desses grandes artistas foi marcada por muito amor ao seu ofício e aprendizados.

Saints have over the years inspired many tales that go beyond what we know about them. These pious fictions are delightful and can even be instructive. For the lovely legends of the saints that have come down to us reflect not only the holiness but also the gaiety of the saints. These Irish legends are in that tradition. Patrick, Brigid, Columcille—“the three brightest jewels in Ireland’s crown”—are here, and Canice, Finbarr, Cormac, Finnian, Brendan, Gall, and others.

In this biography collection, meet over twenty people with Down syndrome who have accomplished amazing things in their lives. Excelling in film, sports, business, photography, and more, these people are changing hearts and minds about their disability. Hear about Chris Nikic, the first person with Down syndrome to complete an Ironman Triathlon, and Isabella Springmuhl Tejada, the first designer with Down syndrome invited to showcase her work at London Fashion Week. Learn about the Special Olympics, Best Buddies, and other organizations who support the Down syndrome community.

Jordan and Jasmine’s dad loves history and is always telling them stories about the past. One day when their family is out on a picnic, they start asking if there were any Christians who looked like them who God had used to help the church grow. They are excited when their dad shares inspiring true stories of early Christian leaders—both men and women—from Africa who helped to grow the early church in remarkable and significant ways.

Learn all about the truly epic life of one of the most famous women rulers in history! Cleopatra's legacy as a trailblazing leader and political strategist dazzles in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Celebrate 50+ artists who broke barriers, took risks, and changed the world of entertainment forever! While these creatives came from different backgrounds and overcame unique struggles, they had one thing in common: they would not take "You can't" for an answer. With a don't-give-up attitude, these fearless firsts fought for what they believed in and created a better artistic world.

Venomous spiders, delicate silk, and science experiments filled Nan Songer’s days and nights—her home in California overflowed with many-legged critters. With inspiration from a friend, Nan began to study how spider silk could be harvested. The finely woven material spiders used to create webs was much stronger than it looked, and Nan was eager to unlock its potential and hopefully help her country at the same time. At the height of WWII, she studied different spiders before landing on the poisonous black widow as the perfect spider to experiment with.

Unlock the Power of Basketball to Inspire Resilience, Teamwork, and Diversity—Even Off the Court! Looking for captivating, empowering stories? Epic Basketball Stories is your slam-dunk solution! This action-packed collection showcases basketball’s biggest legends, rising stars, and unsung heroes. More than just a game, these stories highlight perseverance, diversity, and personal growth—perfect for young listeners, whether they love basketball or are just discovering it.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Andrew Wyeth is one of the greatest American painters of the twentieth century. Before he found his creative voice, he was a boy growing up in an artistic family, spending his time in rural Pennsylvania and Maine. Andy, as he was called by his family, was trained by his father, renowned artist N.C. Wyeth, but they didn’t always see eye to eye. Pa wanted his son to work in bold, bright colors, and to fill his compositions with exciting characters and places.

On March 17, 2023, Taylor Swift began the Eras Tour. The historic concert tour would span five continents and include 152 different shows. This spectacular tour included every album Taylor had ever released. Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, Reputation, Lover, Folklore, Evermore, Midnights, and The Tortured Poets Department were all performed at some point. Swifties were thrilled that all of their favorite "eras" of Taylor would be featured in this iconic show.

Zendaya comenzó su carrera como actriz a los trece años, cuando consiguió uno de los papeles principales en Shake It Up de Disney Channel. Desde entonces, la actriz no ha dejado de brillar, protagonizando películas de superhéroes llenas de acción, deslumbrantes musicales cinematográficos y programas de televisión altamente aclamados. Con tan solo veinticuatro años, Zendaya ganó su primer premio Emmy Primetime por su actuación en el exitoso programa Euphoria.

Here is a children’s book that will help guide and inspire all kids to reach their full potential. Temple Did It, and I Can, Too! explains the obstacles Dr. Temple Grandin faced while growing up, then gives the rules she followed to overcome them and become a leading animal scientist. This colorful book was written with the input and guidance of Dr. Grandin, and even includes an introduction by her. The 10th Anniversary edition includes two new life rules!

From the popular Lost Women of Science podcast, comes an empowering collection that recognizes ten trailblazing female scientists whose lives and works have been lost to history...until now. Uncover the truth behind some of the world's greatest accomplishments—and the women who made it happen.

Does your child love baseball? Want them to learn valuable lessons from some of the greatest baseball players ever? This audiobook is packed with real stories about baseball heroes who never gave up and achieved their dreams! "Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers" is full of fun and easy stories about famous baseball players like Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, and other legends. Each chapter teaches important lessons about teamwork, courage, and not giving up.

Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and a terrific role model for young basketball fans across the country.