Extraordinary Lives

Latest release: October 8, 2020
Series
16
Books

About this ebook series

Malala Yousafzai is:

A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
__________

Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity.
From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, she has become an inspiration for people fighting for justice.

Discover what it took for one incredible girl to become the voice of so many, in this beautifully illustrated book that brings Malala's extraordinary story to life.

The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai
Book 1 · Jan 2019 ·
4.2
Malala Yousafzai is:

A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
__________

Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity.
From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, she has become an inspiration for people fighting for justice.

Discover what it took for one incredible girl to become the voice of so many, in this beautifully illustrated book that brings Malala's extraordinary story to life.
The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
Book 2 · Nov 2018 ·
0.0
Michelle Obama is:

A Lawyer
A Writer
An Activist
A First Lady of the United States of America.
__________

She is a role model and feminist icon. Born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then took to the international stage as First Lady.

This beautifully illustrated book tells the extraordinary story of Michelle Obama's life, perfect for young readers everywhere.
The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking
Book 3 · Jan 2019 ·
3.0
Stephen Hawking was:

A physicist
A cosmologist
An author
One of the cleverest people who ever lived.
__________

While studying at Oxford University, Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, which meant that eventually he was completely paralysed, and could only talk via a computer.

But that never held him back, and because of his work on time and space, he changed the way the world thinks about the universe.

Discover more about the life of a man who is known for his incredible contribution to science in this beautifully illustrated book.
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson
Book 4 · Jun 2019 ·
0.0
In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece.

As a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.
The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong
Book 5 · Jun 2019 ·
0.0
One little boy who loved the idea of flying became the first person to set foot on the moon.

On 20 July 1969 Neil Armstrong made history, his 'giant leap for mankind'. From his childhood playing with model planes to becoming one of the most famous astronauts of all time, discover the incredible story of Neil Armstrong's life in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with narrative biography, facts and timelines.
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
Book 6 · Jun 2019 ·
5.0
Her words have become some of the most important in modern history: discover the incredible life story of Anne Frank, whose bravery has inspired so many.

Her incredible story comes to life in this beautifully illustrated book, with narrative biography, timelines, facts and quotes.
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
Book 7 · Sep 2019 ·
5.0
Rosa Parks, the woman known for refusing to give up her seat on the bus, triggered a great shift in the fight for civil rights. Raised in Alabama, Rosa Parks knew all about the racism of her society from an early age. Discover how she became the brilliant activist we know today, in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts to bring her nextraordinary story to life.
The Extraordinary Life of Mary Seacole
Book 8 · Sep 2019 ·
0.0
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.

From growing up in Kingston, Jamaica as the daughter of a doctress to helping soldiers in the war, discover the details of the amazing life that Mary Seacole led in this beautifully illustrated book with real-life stories, timelines and facts.
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
Book 9 · Sep 2019 ·
5.0
From growing up in India and studying in London to becoming a political activist in South Africa and taking on the battle for independence in India, Mahatma Gandhi's legacy has lived on well beyond his years.

Read the life story of this brilliant, strong-willed and influential man in this beautifully illustrated book, complete with real-life stories, timelines and facts.
The Extraordinary Life of Steve Jobs
Book 10 · Oct 2020 ·
0.0
The story of a modern creative genius.

Ever heard of the iPhone? STEVE JOBS, raised in California, was the co-founder of Apple, creator of the iPhone. He also played a major role in making Pixar what it is today. His technology transformed the way we live, and gave us objects we now cannot imagine living without. Get ready to discover his incredible story and the secrets of his success in this real-life account of his life and work.

Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

Collect them all:
Collect them all!
Michelle Obama
Malala Yousafzai
Stephen Hawking
Neil Armstrong
Katherine Johnson
Anne Frank
Mahatma Gandhi
Rosa Parks
Mary Seacole

Coming in 2020:
Greta Thunberg
Alan Turing
Freddie Mercury
Serena Williams
Steve Jobs
Amelia Earhart
Nelson Mandela
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
Book 11 · Aug 2020 ·
5.0
The story of a game-changing tennis champion.

Serena Williams began playing tennis when she was just a child, and is now an Olympic champion who's won more Grand Slam singles titles than anyone else. Throughout her life she's battled many things, from life-threatening illnesses and sports injuries to sexism and racism in the tennis world. Now she's an icon in sport, fashion and activism, an inspiration to every young person who has dared to dream big.

Collect them all!

Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
The Extraordinary Life of Freddie Mercury
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
The Extraordinary Life of Freddie Mercury
Book 12 · Aug 2020 ·
5.0
The story of a man whose music changed the world.

Farrokh Bulsara was a young boy who loved music and was known for being quiet and kind, even when people made fun of his unusual teeth.

Farrokh grew up to be Freddie Mercury, an incredible musician who could command audiences with his charisma and talent, and who would one day say that those teeth were the very reason he was able to sing with such amazing range.

From his childhood in Zanzibar to the formation of rock band Queen, to their record-breaking Live Aid performance, discover the journey Freddie Mercury took to becoming one of the world's most influential musicians.

Collect them all!

Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg
The Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing
Book 13 · Aug 2020 ·
0.0
The man whose maths saved millions of lives.

Alan Turing was a mathematician, scientist and codebreaker who helped defeat the Nazis in the Second World War with his incredible decoding of secret messages from enemy soldiers.

Discover his life story in this beautifully illustrated book, from his childhood as a quiet boy who loved maths, to becoming one of the most important scientists and codebreakers in history.

Collect them all!

Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

OUT NOW:
The Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking
The Extraordinary Life of Neil Armstrong
The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson

COMING THIS YEAR:
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela
Book 14 · Oct 2020 ·
0.0
The story of the first black president of South Africa.

NELSON MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and equality.

Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.

Collect them all:
Collect them all!
Michelle Obama
Malala Yousafzai
Stephen Hawking
Neil Armstrong
Katherine Johnson
Anne Frank
Mahatma Gandhi
Rosa Parks
Mary Seacole

Coming in 2020:
Greta Thunberg
Alan Turing
Freddie Mercury
Serena Williams
Steve Jobs
Amelia Earhart
Nelson Mandela
The Extraordinary Life of Amelia Earhart
Book 15 · Oct 2020 ·
0.0
The story of a pilot who broke records and made history.

AMELIA EARHART
broke flying records, wrote best-selling books, launched a fashion label and fought for the rights of female pilots everywhere. Her disappearance, in the midst of her attempt to circumnavigate the globe, is one of history's greatest unsolved mysteries, and today she is remembered as not only the first female pilot to cross the Atlantic Ocean, but for being a bold, brace and adventurous woman who fought tirelessly for what she believed.

Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining, accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to these amazing people and their achievements.

Collect them all!
Michelle Obama
Malala Yousafzai
Stephen Hawking
Neil Armstrong
Katherine Johnson
Anne Frank
Mahatma Gandhi
Rosa Parks
Mary Seacole

Coming in 2020:
Greta Thunberg
Alan Turing
Freddie Mercury
Serena Williams
Steve Jobs
Amelia Earhart
Nelson Mandela
The Extraordinary Life of Greta Thunberg
Book 16 · May 2020 ·
2.0
The story of a girl who is changing the world.

Greta Thunberg
is an activist best known for calling attention to the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. A bold voice even against people that want to silence her, Greta has become a source of inspiration for millions of people who want to work towards tackling the climate crisis.

From taking part in school strikes and owning that her Asperger syndrome is her superpower, to crossing the Atlantic Ocean in a powerful stand against carbon emissions, this is the incredible story of a schoolgirl who is changing the world.


Collect them all!

Packed full of incredible stories, fantastic facts and dynamic illustrations, Extraordinary Lives shines a light on important modern and historical figures from all over the world.

The Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama
The Extraordinary Life of Malala Yousafzai
The Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank
The Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi
The Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks
The Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams
The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela