Funny and totally true childhood biographies and full-color illustrations tell the tales from the challenging yet defining growing-up years of great writers, artists, athletes, and presidents.

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

Soccer is booming in Japan. Fans turn out by the thousands to support the country's national teams. Learn about more than a century of ups and downs for the men's team and how the women's team became a global powerhouse.

Soccer is on the rise in Canada. Its men's national team has had its ups and downs while the women's team has grown into a global powerhouse. Learn about Canada's biggest victories on the pitch and about the stars that have made them happen.

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 Basquiat triumphed over poverty to become one of the world’s mos...

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Football fans celebrate the speed and power of superstar defensive linemen Aaron Donald and Reggie White. The athletes' skills have helped them win many awards and gain incredible stats. Compare their careers side-by-side to decide which NFL player really is the greatest on defense.

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience!Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson are two of the most celebrated point guards in NBA history. From Johnson's passes to Curry's three-pointers, both players have standout stats. But who is better? Explore their career highlights to decide which athlete is the ultimate champion.

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!

Stephen Curry and Magic Johnson are two of the most celebrated point guards in NBA history. From Johnson's passes to Curry's three-pointers, both players have standout stats. But who is better? Explore their career highlights to decide which athlete is the ultimate champion.