Incredible lives for young readers

Presents a picture book biography of American poet William Carlos Williams, who studied to become a doctor, but still found time to write poetry.

Introduces readers to the life and accomplishments of Henri Rousseau, a self-taught painter who faced harsh criticism but persevered and succeeded.

Abraham Dee Bartlett knew from a young age that he wanted to spend his life working with animals. But in Victorian London, there weren't many jobs that provided an opportunity to do that. Still, Abraham spent years gaining knowledge and pursuing his dream until he eventually became superintendent in the London Zoo. Driven by his compassion for the animals, Abraham dramatically improved the conditions of the zoo to ensure that the animals could be...

The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) Outstanding International Books List - PreK-2 (2024)
A memorable, inspiring introduction to a groundbreaking figure in STEM history.

Growing up in southern India during British rule, Srinivasa Ramanujan was fascinated by numbers: they made patterns only he could see. Soon he spent as much time as he could in the world of mathematics, exploring concepts and

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