Little People, Big Dreams: Trailblazing Women 5 Books Gift Set by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara - Ages 5+ - Hardback Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd

The Little People, Big Dreams book series is a collection of illustrated biographies that aim to introduce children to inspiring individuals who have made significant contributions to society. Written by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara and illustrated by various artists, each book in the series tells the story of a notable figure, highlighting their childhood, struggles, and accomplishments. In this book set you will get a fantastic collection of books about five inspiring women; Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, and Jane Goodall. For more from this amazing series, check out our Little People Big Dreams collection. Title In This Set: Amelia Earhart Marie Curie Rosa Parks Harriet Tubman Jane Goodall Amelia Earhart was an aviation pioneer and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. In Amelia Earhart, Vegara tells the story of Earhart's childhood, where she was fascinated by aeroplanes and dreams of flying. Despite the societal norms of the time, Earhart pursued her passion for aviation and eventually became a record-breaking pilot. The book also touches on Earhart's advocacy for women's rights and her determination to break barriers in a male-dominated field. The illustrations in the book, by Mariadiamantes, are colourful and vibrant, capturing Earhart's adventurous spirit and courage. Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the field of science, including the discovery of radium and polonium. In Marie Curie, Vegara highlights Curie's early life in Poland and her struggle to receive an education, as well as her groundbreaking research and achievements in the field of radioactivity. The book also touches on Curie's personal life, including her marriage to fellow scientist Pierre Curie and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. The illustrations, by Frau Isa, are both beautiful and educational, showing Curie's scientific experiments and highlighting the significance of her discoveries. Rosa Parks was an African American civil rights activist who famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott. In Rosa Parks, Vegara tells the story of Parks' upbringing in Alabama and her lifelong dedication to fighting for racial justice. The book also touches on the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the impact it had on the civil rights movement. The illustrations, by Marta Antelo, capture Parks' quiet strength and resilience, as well as the determination of the civil rights activists who fought for equality. Harriet Tubman was an abolitionist and activist who escaped slavery and helped others to do the same through the Underground Railroad. In Harriet Tubman, Vegara tells the story of Tubman's childhood in slavery and her journey to freedom, as well as her work as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and her later activism in the suffrage movement. The book also touches on Tubman's bravery and determination, as well as the... ...