By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of the oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek's time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman-who didn't go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists-change everyone's minds? Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most unexpected people and places, this eye-opening biography celebrates the power of curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence.
Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic. Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world's greatest magician and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes.
Before Amelia Earhart (1897-1939) became a world-famous pilot, she was a little tomboy from Kansas with a taste for adventure. When she visited an airfield and took a short plane ride, she knew she had to be a pilot. She signed up for flying lessons and cropped her hair short so that the other pilots would take her seriously. She became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. With each flight she took and each record she broke, Amelia became more and more of a celebrity. Her final flight was intended to be a trip around the whole world, but her plane disappeared after takeoff-and her disappearance is still a mystery today. Inspirational and full of adventure, Amelia Earhart tells the story of the feminist icon who changed the world of aviation.
The inspiring autobiography of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson, who helped launch Apollo 11.
As a young girl, Katherine Johnson showed an exceptional aptitude for math. In school she quickly skipped ahead several grades and was soon studying complex equations with the support of a professor who saw great promise in her. But ability and opportunity did not always go hand in hand. As an African American and a girl growing up in an era of brutal racism and sexism, Katherine faced daily challenges. Still, she lived her life with her father's words in mind: "You are no better than anyone else, and nobody else is better than you."
In the early 1950s, Katherine was thrilled to join the organization that would become NASA. She worked on many of NASA's biggest projects including the Apollo 11 mission that landed the first men on the moon.
Katherine Johnson's story was made famous in the bestselling book and Oscar-nominated film Hidden Figures. Now in Reaching for the Moon she tells her own story for the first time, in a lively autobiography that will inspire young readers everywhere.
Join the Pro Football Hall of Fame in celebrating the legendary coach, announcer, and video game personality! This new biography is based on interviews with John Madden himself!
Nobody knows more about football than John Madden does. His childhood revolved around sports. When an injury kept him from playing in the NFL, he continued to learn everything he could about football. As head coach of the Oakland Raiders, Madden won more games than any other coach in Raiders history. Then he used his football knowledge as a commentator and the creator of one of the most popular video games ever—Madden NFL. Find out why John Madden is such a beloved member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Game for Life biographies support the Pro Football Hall of Fame's mission to honor the heroes of the game, preserve its history, promote its values, and celebrate excellence everywhere. Don't miss Game for Life: Michael Strahan!
The gripping story of an extraordinary American hero, the most decorated man in U.S. Marine Corps history, from a New York Times bestselling author.
In the glorious chronicles of the U.S. Marine Corps, no name is more revered than that of Lt. Gen. Lewis B. 'Chesty' Puller. The only fighting man to receive the Navy Cross five separate times-a military honor second only to the Congressional Medal of Honor-he was the epitome of a professional warrior. A son of the South, descendant of Robert E. Lee, and cousin to George S. Patton, Puller began his enlisted career during World War I and moved up through the ranks as he proved his battlefield mettle in Haiti and Nicaragua, with the Horse Marines in Peking, in the Pacific Theater of World War II, and in the nightmarish winter engagements of the Korean War.
Fearless and seemingly indestructible, adored by the troops he championed yet forced into early retirement by a high command that resented his 'lowly' beginnings and unwillingness to play politics, Puller remains one of most towering figures in American military history. Bestselling military biographer Burke Davis paints the definitive portrait of this extraordinary marine hero.
Introduce children to the classic American folktale of a giant lumberjack and his companion, a blue ox named Babe. In this tall tale, Paul Bunyan and Babe travel the country cutting down trees and accidentally making some very famous landmarks. With large font and colorful, engaging illustrations, early readers will have fun while reading and following the story of Paul Bunyan and Babe the ox.
Do your hoop dreams seem out of reach? Discover insider secrets from a legendary NBA pro to take your game to new heights.Are you tired of warming the bench? Do daily drills and practice make no difference in your game? Does a career in basketball seem impossible? Steve James has made a lifetime study of Michael Jordan's rise from repeated failure to NBA legend. And now he's here to share the secrets behind Michael Jordan's winning record so you can follow in his footsteps.
Michael Jordan: A Unique Insight into the Career and Mindset of Michael Jordan is an incredible account of the many trials and tribulations the legendary baller overcame so he could dominate the courts. Through Steve James' step-by-step instructions, you'll learn to apply the same unique techniques and training systems that made Michael Jordan a household name. Whether you're a newbie or semi-pro, you'll discover the secrets to awaken your inner Air Jordan.
In Michael Jordan, you'll discover:Detailed daily workouts and training regimes to bring your game into the next leagueDaily inspiration from His Highness' one-of-a-kind rituals and superstitionsThe steps MJ used to overcome his greatest failures and how you can leap your own hurdlesLittle-known facts about the NBA superstar to inspire your own personal journeyThe motivational lesson behind the number 23 and much, much more!Michael Jordan is a practical handbook and inspirational biography that's perfect for any fan of the game. If you like expert advice, easy-to-follow illustrated techniques, and practical success principles, then you'll love Steve James' buzzer-beating biography.
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Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated.
Almost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this Who Was...? book. Readers will learn about their childhoods in Liverpool, their first forays into rock music, what Beatlemania was like, and why they broke up. It's all here in an easy-to-listen narrative!
China! Natasha Yim tells of her experiences of watching dragon races in Hong Kong. Discover the art of a handwriting technique called calligraphy. How is silk made? Discover the women who make silk by hand in Hotan, China. Learn how people in China honor their loved ones who have gone before them. Stories by Natasha Yim, Linda Petrucelli, Gary Hoff, Josanne LaValley, and Christine Liu Perkins.
'ما الأشياءُ التي تعرفينَها على وجهِ اليقينِ؟'
كانَ هذا هو السؤالَ الذي طرحَهُ الناقدُ السينمائيُّ 'Gene Siskel' على 'Oprah' في أحدِ اللقاءاتِ التي أُجريَتْ معَها، وأصبحَ السؤالُ ملهمًا لها لتكتبَ عمودًا في مجلةِ 'O, the Oprah'، ليُصبحَ بعدَ ذلكَ أساسَ كتابِها 'ما أعرفُهُ على وجهِ اليقينِ'.
تُلقي هذه الومضاتُ الضوءَ على أوقاتٍ عصبيةٍ ومهمةٍ في فترةِ طفولةِ 'Oprah' وفي فترة نضوجِهَا على حدِّ السواءِ، وتبدأُ من حَمْلِ والدتها بِها مرورًا بالمخاوفِ الصحيةِ التي أرَّقتْها في منتصفِ الليلِ وتنتهي بكيفيةِ تميزِها لتقهرَ العنصريةَ.
لأسبابٍ واضحةٍ، تترُكُ المصاعبُ التي يمرُّ بها الفردُ أثرًا طويلَ المدى عليهِ. ثمَّ يأتي السؤالُ: كيفَ تقفُ على قدميكَ بعدَ تجربةٍ مروعةٍ؟ كيفَ تتعلمُ حبَّ نفسِكَ؟ إن 'Oprah' لمْ تتغلبْ على المصاعبِ التي وَاجهتْها في بدايةِ حياتِها فحَسْبُ؛ بل حولَتْها إلى نقاطِ قوةٍ! وهذا ما ستقدمُهُ لكَ هذهِ الومضاتُ: ستكشِفُ لكَ عنِ الطريقةِ التي تستغلُّ بها تجارِبَكَ لتُحقِقَ التميُّزَ.
