Books in Famous People, Famous Lives series

Recounts the life of America's first president, including his youth in Virginia, military career, role in the formation of an independent nation, and leadership of that new country.

An account of the life of a famous person in the FAMOUS PERSON/FAMOUS LIVES series. Includes an outline of Elizabeth I's life, focusing upon one particular event. Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1/2.

A collection of six stories about children in the Bible, including Isaac, Samuel, and David. Features movable flaps that reveal the endings of the stories.

Explores the life of Cleopatra, her role as the last ruler of Egypt before the Roman conquest--a position she had to share first with her brothers and then with her son--and her relationships with the Romans Julius Caesar and Marc Antony.

Suitable for National Curriculum Key Stage 1-2, a look at the life of Helen Keller, whose illness in infancy left her both deaf and blind, but who, with the help of her teacher, went on to achieve great things in her life. In the FAMOUS PEOPLE, FAMOUS LIVES series, illustrated by Nick Ward.

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A collection of six stories about heroes in the Bible, including Moses, Joshua, and Peter. Features movable flaps that reveal the endings of the stories.

A biography of the puppeteer who created over 2000 Muppets, including Kermit the Frog, old Waldorf, and Link Hogthrob.

This series features entertaining stories of real famous lives and great events in a picture book format. Written by successful authors, the books include colour illustrations which add a touch of humour and help pace reading.

Describes the life and many notable accomplishments of the American printer, businessman, inventor, community leader, and statesman.

Chronicles the life of Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, from her birth in London in 1900 to her marriage in 1923 to Prince Albert, who was to become King George VI, to her hundredth birthday.