{"title":"Illustrated by Maggie Cole","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780711246683","title":"Hedy Lamarr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the critically acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Hedy Lamarr, the actress and inventor whose curiosity broke boundaries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYoung Hedy Lamarr was fascinated with machines. She love to sit with her father and hear all about scientific theories. A \u003cb\u003egifted musician and actress,\u003c\/b\u003e she soon found fame on the stage, but\u003cb\u003e her scientific curiosity never stopped.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronics, chemistry, engineering – whatever Hedy put her mind to, she came up with\u003cb\u003e ingenious inventions\u003c\/b\u003e, blazing a trail for women in science and making great strides towards science. As well as a glittering film career, Hedy developed technology that formed the basis of Wifi and Bluetooth used in our world day. This inspiring book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of Hedy’s astonishing life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS \u003c\/b\u003eis a \u003cb\u003ebestselling biography series for kids\u003c\/b\u003e that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The \u003cb\u003eboard books\u003c\/b\u003e are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The \u003cb\u003ehardback\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epaperback\u003c\/b\u003e versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the \u003cb\u003etreasuries\u003c\/b\u003e each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in \u003cb\u003eboxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eActivity books\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003ejournal\u003c\/b\u003e provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people \u003c\/b\u003ewho will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128879677618,"sku":"9780711246683","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780711246683.jpg?v=1786014581"},{"product_id":"9780241433966","title":"The Extraordinary Life of Freddie Mercury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFreddie Mercury was:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA musician \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA songwriter \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiration \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarrokh Bulsara was a young boy who loved music and was known for being quiet and kind, even when people made fun of his unusual teeth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFarrokh grew up to be Freddie Mercury, an incredible musician who could command audiences with his charisma and talent, and who would one day say that those teeth were the very reason he was able to sing with such amazing range. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom his childhood in Zanzibar to the formation of rock band Queen, to their record-breaking Live Aid performance, discover the journey Freddie Mercury took to becoming one of the world's most influential musicians.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore other extraordinary lives:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Alan Turing \u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201589575858,"sku":"9780241433966","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241433966_50455c31-d6c8-40d5-810d-95b259e9f3d0.jpg?v=1786012794"},{"product_id":"9780241375440","title":"The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKatherine Johnson was:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA trailblazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA mathematician for NASA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn inspiration\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running the numbers that ensured they got there and back in one piece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs a child, Katherine Johnson loved maths. She went on to be one of the most important people in the history of space travel. Discover her incredible life story in this beautifully illustrated book complete with narrative biography, timelines and facts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore other extraordinary lives:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Stephen Hawking\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Michelle Obama\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Anne Frank\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Mahatma Gandhi\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Rosa Parks\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Serena Williams\u003cbr\u003eThe Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43406075461810,"sku":"9780241375440","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780241375440.jpg?v=1786013046"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-maggie-cole.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}