One of the top tennis players of all time, Serena Williams is both a powerhouse athlete and a philanthropist. This energizing title tells her inspiring story, from learning to play tennis… More →
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Born in California, Shailene Woodley almost became an interior designer before landing a starring role in the TV series The Secret Life of the American Teenager. This book follows the… More →
Shakespeare's quill is discovered in a shop stall in a busy street market. The owner, Mr. Rummage, relates the biography of the great playwright to young Digby and Hannah. The story brings… More →
From online singing sensation to international superstar, boy-next-door Shawn Mendes is one of the world's biggest young stars. Born and raised in Pickering, Ontario, Shawn first gained… More →
Sidney Crosby skated into the limelight from the very start of his hockey career. In only his second season playing in the NHL, "Sid the Kid" became the youngest player ever to get over 100… More →
Hungry for adventure, young Sieur de La Salle didn't think twice before leaving the priesthood in France and setting sail for the New World at the tender age of 22. Young readers will be… More →
American gymnast Simone Biles wowed the world at the 2016 Rio Olympics by winning four gold medals. The first female gymnast to earn three consecutive all-around titles, Biles has been listed More →
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants." This fascinating biography details the life and achievements of Sir Isaac Newton, a scientist and… More →
The quest to find a Northwest Passage from Europe to Asia took centuries to complete. Many explorers were sent to find the legendary route, with one of the most famous voyages commanded by… More →
When England's Queen Elizabeth I asked Sir Walter Raleigh to search for new lands to claim and colonize, her friend and loyal subject pledged to found a colony in tribute to his Queen. This… More →
Digby and his sister Hannah stumble across Sitting Bull's tomahawk in Mr. Rummage's flea market stall. This book relates the biography of the Native American chief's life and his most famous… More →