Search Results: Young Adult: Biography from pacaritambo books

Puffin, 2016. 1st Paperback Edition 5th Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Cara Petrus B&W illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2016 Puffin trade paperback, 5th printing. B&W portraits and illustrations by Cara Petrus. CONTENT: From Tina Fey to Vera Wang, and Oprah Winfrey to Maria TallChief, 50 incredible ladies who shaped our history! "The arrangement of contemporary figures alongside those from the distant past should help give readers the sense that history is unfolding all around them." A compilation of biographies profiling some of the most intrepid women in history and today. From athletes, comediennes, and TV personalities, to world leaders, political figures, and activists, these women paved the way for future generations and have proven that hard work and passion will help you achieve just about anything. Chock full of interesting facts and bursts of trivia, plus a glossary and a fun quiz are sure to entertain and inform!

Candlewick Press, 2017. 1st Paperback Edition 7th printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Iacopo Bruno color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2017 Candlewick paperback, first paperback edition, 7th printing. Wonderful color illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. CONTENT: When American inventor Benjamin Franklin arrives in Paris, he is upstaged by a compelling and enigmatic figure: Dr. Mesmer. In elaborately staged shows, Mesmer has Parisians believing he can control a magic force that changes the taste of water, cures illness, and controls thoughts! Can Ben Franklin's approach of observing, hypothesizing, and testing get to the bottom of Mesmer's tricks? A rip-roaring, lavishly illustrated peek into a fascinating moment in history shows the development of the scientific method - and reveals the amazing power of the human mind. (History made fun)

Harcourt Brace, 1996. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Brad Weinman B&W illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 1996 Harcourt Brace hardcover (maroon boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, 2nd printing. B&W illustrations & cover art by Brad Weinman. CONTENT: Long before Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling, there were Gandalf, Bilbo Baggins, and J. R. R. Tolkien. For young readers lucky enough to be familiar with the print versions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, this will bring the creator to vivid life. Where did Tolkien's love for the environment come from? And why those three initials? For those not familiar with the works, this might pique their interest; they will at least be surprised to learn that the anticipation for the third volume of The Lord of the Rings rivaled that of the Harry Potter books. The small trim size and general brevity of the book will broaden the audience appeal, though there are no photos save a single black-and-white shot of an elderly Tolkien sitting among… Read More

Gallery Books, 2015. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "As New?" Short black remainder mark top edges at spine. DJ is new and has title and Author's name in embossed lettering. UNREAD 2015 Gallery Books hardcover (grey boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. CONTENT: trailblazing Seattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman Jr.-the first deaf athlete to play offense in the NFL-tells his inspirational journey of persevering through every obstacle, remaining dedicated to the hard work and a no-excuses attitude that ultimately earned him a Super Bowl victory. Great for readers of all ages. Even at a young age, if anyone told Derrick Coleman what he couldn't do, he'd just reply, "Watch me." Diagnosed as hearing-impaired at age three, he faced a potentially limited future, but neither he nor his family were going to let that happen. Now Derrick shares the story of his remarkable journey toward NFL stardom, of the friends and… Read More

Alfred A. Knopf, 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. B&W photos & art reproductions. CONDITION: UNREAD 2016 Knopf hardcover (pictorial boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. B&W photos & reproductions. Perfect for school library. CONTENT: Uneducated as a boy, Thomas Paine grew up to become one of the most influential writers of the 18th century. He brought the world Common Sense, Rights of Man, and The Age of Reason; simply written, verbal battles against political, civil, and religious ignorance. Dubbed 'The Father of the American Revolution', Paine began his written reign by fervently proposing the idea of American independence from Great Britain, where he lived before emigrating to the United States in his thirties. As one historical event led to another, Paine continued to divulge his ideas to the public, risking his reputation and even his life. Award-winning author Albert Marrin illustrates the hardships and… Read More

Square Fish/Frances Foster Books, 2016. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Peter Sis color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2016 Square Fish large paperback, first paperback edition, first printing. "Loose end pages." Color illustrations by the Author. CONTENT: Darwin was, above all else, an independent thinker who continues even now to influence the way we look at the natural world. His endless curiosity and passion for detail resulted in a wealth of notebooks, diaries, correspondence, and published writings that Peter Sís transforms into a visual treasure trove. A multilayered journey through Darwin's world, The Tree of Life begins with his childhood and traces the arc of his life through university and career, following him around the globe on the voyage of the Beagle, and home to a quiet but momentous life devoted to science and family. Sís uses his own singular vision to create a gloriously detailed panorama of a genius… Read More