Who Is Pope Francis?tells the story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became known as Pope Francis. He was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he grew up in a loving family and decided to become a priest when he was sixteen. The book shares how he worked hard, cared deeply about the poor, and wanted to make the church more welcoming and kinder.
Who Was Isaac Newton? tells the story of one of the most important scientists in history. He was born in England in 1642 and was a curious and smart child who loved asking questions and learning. When his college had to close because of the plague, he went home and made some of his biggest discoveries, like the laws of motion and gravity. This book talks about his childhood, the cool science he worked on, and how he changed the world with his ideas.
Who Was Napoleon? tells the story of exciting life of an important person in history. He was born on the island of Corsica and started out with very little, but he worked hard and became the Emperor of France. The book talks about his childhood, the battles he won as a great army leader, and the rules he created to help people live better lives. It also explains how things didn’t always go well for him and how he eventually lost power and was sent far away.
Who Was Elvis Presley? tells the story of the "King of Rock and Roll." He was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, during a hard time in history called the Great Depression. As a child, Elvis loved music, especially blues, gospel, and country. He mixed these styles to create a brand-new sound that made him very famous. The book talks about Elvis’s life growing up, how he became a music star, and how he changed music forever.
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a powerful memoir that offers a glimpse into Maya Angelou’s childhood and early life. She talks about her relationships with religion, family and the racial discrimination. She also talks about her trauma using a very eloquent script to talk about her life in general.
This book follows the story of Trevor Noah’s childhood as he explains and explores his experience with the harsh realities of Apartheid South Africa. You are carried along the stories of his struggles facing racial discrimination and poverty that would shape him and this memoir. Filled with both humor and heart-felt moments, Trevor Noah portrays his childhood through this amazing memoir.
This book tells the story of Anne Frank, a Jewish girl who became famous for writing a diary during a very hard time in history called the Holocaust. The book starts with Anne’s childhood in Germany and explains how her family moved to the Netherlands to stay safe from the Nazis. It describes how Anne, her family and some friends had to hide in a secret place for two years. While hiding, Anne wrote in her diary about her life, her feelings and her dreams. The book also talks about what happened after they were found and how Anne’s diary was later published by her father.
This book tells the story of Frida Kahlo, a famous artist from Mexico. When she was young, she had a bad accident that made her sick and in pain for most of her life. Even though life was hard, she began painting to show how she felt. Frida is known for painting pictures of herself that show her emotions. She loved Mexican culture, and you can see that in her art. The book also talks about her marriage to another artist, Diego Rivera, and how they both loved art and Mexico. Frida’s paintings are still loved by people all over the world.
This book tells the exciting story of America’s 26th president. The book starts with his childhood, when he was often sick but loved animals and learning about nature. As he grew older, he became a cowboy, a soldier and an explorer. He became the youngest U.S. president at age 42. The book talks about many cool things he did. He was the first president to win a Nobel Peace Prize, ride in a car and fly in an airplane. He loved the outdoors and worked hard to save forests, animals and parks. As president, he helped make rules to protect nature and wanted life to be fair for all people.
This book tells the inspiring story of J.K. Rowling, the author who wrote the famous Harry Potter books. It starts with her childhood, when she loved to read and make up stories. As she grew up, life was sometimes hard, she didn’t have much money and raised her daughter on her own. One day, while riding a train, she got the idea for Harry Potter. Even though many publishers said no to her book, she didn’t give up. She kept trying until someone finally said yes and her books became loved all around the world.
