Superstar singer, songwriter, and artist M.I.A. ("Maya" to her friends) has come a long way from humble beginnings. Born in Britain, she lived most of her young life in the birthplace of her… More →

Singer and actor Miley Cyrus rose to superstardom playing a character with two names and two lives. In the hit TV series Hannah Montana, Cyrus starred as typical teenager Miley Stewart who… More →

Mother Teresa's alms bowl is discovered by Digby and his sister Hannah in Mr. Rummage's market stall. This inspires Mr. Rummage to tell them the story of the missionary nun and how she helped More →

Mozart's wig is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. Pleased with their find, young Digby and his sister Hannah are thrilled when Mr. Rummage tells them all about the life of… More →

Imprisoned for 27 years, Nelson Mandela became a symbol in the fight against the oppression of the black majority by South Africa's apartheid government. The first in his family to attend… More →

Nobel Prize Winners chronicles the fascinating lives and achievements of remarkable female Nobel winners from around the world. Concepts and ideas explored include religious discrimination,… More →

Meet the boys behind the new British Invasion! This exciting new biography tells the incredible story of pop group One Direction. From their start on the UK TV show X Factor to sold-out… More →

Join Lewis and Clark on their exciting expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Read about… • surviving the bitter winter at Fort Mandan; • meeting Sacagawea, the Shoshone guide; • the heroes'… More →

This inspiring book tells the story of Oprah Winfrey. Born and raised in crushing poverty, she transformed her childhood fascination with the media into a series of jobs on local TV and… More →

Perhaps no two people in history exemplify the spirit of invention better than brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright. Born in the Midwest in the late 1800s, Orville was exceptionally good at… More →