Books in Start Up English Biographies series

Dick King-Smith worked as a farmer, a salesman, a shoemaker and a teacher before becoming a children's author. Now he is world famous for his books about animals, including The Sheep-Pig, which was remade into the movie Babe.

Mary Seacole (1805–1881) was born in Kingston, Jamaica. She learned about the healing powers of plants from her African mother and devoted her life to caring for the sick. She became famous during the Crimean War when she nursed wounded soldiers. She was one of the first true nurses in Victorian Britain.

Born in 1961, Barack Obama lived in Hawaii and Indonesia as a child. After becoming a lawyer, Barack entered politics, inspiring many with his speeches. After becoming a senator in Illinois, he became the first African-American President of the United States in 2009.

Roald Dahl (1916–1990) was one of the 20th century's most successful storytellers for both children and adults. He is best known for such children's books as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The Witches, but he also worked as a fighter pilot, a spy, and an inventor.

Martin Luther King (1929–1968) was born in Atlanta. During his brief life he became a leading figure in the fight for black people's rights. He organized many peaceful marches and protests and inspired millions of people with his speeches. In 1964, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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