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 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...

¡Los GRANDES DE LA CIENCIA TAMBIÉN FUERON NIÑOS!Esta amena y original colección de minibiografías ilustradas nos revela los momentos más significativos de la infancia de dieciséis grandes científicos.¡Atrapará a lectores de todas las edades!Olvida la llegada a la Luna, los premios Nobel y los grandes inventos. Cuando los científicos más famosos del mundo estaban creciendo, tenían los problemas típicos de cualquier niño. Albert Einstein siempre estaba distraído y no ...

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...

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...

In this funny and informative collection, bestselling author David Stabler brings the childhoods of sixteen scientific trailblazers to life through stories and vibrant illustrations by Anoosha Syed. Instead of focusing only on groundbreaking discoveries, these engaging biographies show how creativity, perseverance, imagination, and a willingness to ask questions helped shape some of history's greatest minds.An inspiring introduction to the people behind the discoveries that changed...

Esta amena y original colección de minibiografías ilustradas nos revela los momentos más significativos de la infancia de diecisiete grandes artistas.¡Atrapará a lectores de todas las edades!Olvida los premios, las grandes exposiciones y las obras maestras. Cuando los artistas más famosos del mundo estaban creciendo tenían los problemas típicos de cualquier niño. La familia de Jackson Pollock no dejaba de mudarse: vivió en ocho ciudades distintas antes de cumplir los diecis...

El delantero de baloncesto Giannis Antetokounmpo ayudó a los Milwaukee Bucks a ganar la final de la NBA en 2021. A los aficionados al deporte les encantará conocer sobre los momentos más grandes del baloncesto de la superestrella, su entrenamiento, la vida fuera de la cancha y mucho más.Basketball forward Giannis Antetokounmpo helped the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Finals in 2021. Sports fans will love learning about the superstar's greatest basketball moments, workouts, life off t...

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 ...

El delantero de fútbol Lionel Messi de Paris Saint-Germain es conocido por su habilidad para hacer goles y su colección de premios. Los lectores se sumergirán en la impresionante carrera y en la vida de Messi.Soccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi's impressive career and life. Now in Spanish!

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.

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...