Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Barack Obama, and other presidents-to-be faced kid-sized problems growing up in America.Every president started out as a kid! Forget the legends, tall tales, and historic achievements—before they were presidents, the future leaders of the United States had regular-kid problems just like you.John F. Kennedy hated h...

Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legendBaseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school.Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.”And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tan...

Every great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world’s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you.**Jackson Pollock’**s family moved constantly—he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old.Georgia O’Keeffe lived in the shadow of her “perfect” older brother Francis.And Jean-Michel Basq...

Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you.Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course!A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula—or as he called it, “a spider as big as a dragon.”Toddler Zora Neale H...

From the time Connor McDavid picked up a hockey stick at four years old, it was clear he’d one day become a star. As a teenager, he earned MVP honors with the Erie Otters. At 18, he was drafted into the NHL by the Edmonton Oilers with the number one pick. McDavid’s playing was so impressive he became the youngest team captain in NHL history at just 19. Follow Connor McDavid’s journey from practicing in his garage to the goals that made him an NHL superstar.

Every great scientist started out as a kid. Before their experiments, inventions, and discoveries that changed the world, the world's most celebrated scientists had regular-kid problems just like you.Stephen Hawking hated school, and preferred to spend his free time building model airplanes, inventing board games, and even building his own computer.Jane Goodall got in trouble for bringing worms and snails into her house.An...

Head to the home of country music in Nashville and hit the Opry House stage in this fascinating history of the longest-running radio show in America.Since 1925, radio listeners have enjoyed the music, comedy, and camaraderie of the Grand Ole Opry. Learn about how the Opry live show got its start, the star-studded Opry 100 celebration, and everything in between in this guide to the most historic venue in Music City, USA.Did you know the Opry is still broadca...

Ja Morant is known for his epic slam dunks. But the Memphis Grizzlies standout started out practicing jumps on tractor tires with his dad. Soon, Morant realized backyard games couldn't contain his quick runs and neat passes. He played in youth leagues, on his high school team, and at Murray State University. After his incredible college play, it was no surprise when Morant joined the NBA as the Grizzlies' new point guard. Learn all about up-and-coming superstar Ja Morant, including his die...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated forwards around. In 2018 he became the first player to ever win five Champions League titles. And he’s scored over 700 goals! Find out how Ronaldo went from watching soccer scrimmages from the sidelines to leading the Champions League in most goals ever scored in 2021. And learn more about what ...

Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is one of the best forwards in soccer history. He has scored more goals in international games than any other South American player. And he has won seven Golden Ball awards! Even when he’s not playing soccer, fans still enjoy following his training and diet, charity work, and more. Discover how Lionel Messi became one of the greatest of all time, and learn more about his impressive career and life.

Learn how a boy from Texas with an early talent for music grew up to become one of the most legendary country artists of our time in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Willie Nelson showed interest and promise in music at a young age. After being gifted a guitar by his grandpa at age six, Willie wrote his first song at age seven. He continued to be involved in music throughout his youth, singing in dance halls and honky-tonks to earn...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Tom Brady and Joe Montana are the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history. Together, they won 11 Super Bowl titles. But which Super Bowl-winning quarterback is the best? Compare their stats and careers, and then make your decision. Who will you choose? Let the smackdown begin!