Series
Summary
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world. Full description
Summary: |
Explores the childhood of Marie Curie, who overcame adversity to become one of the most respected scientists in the world. |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm |
ISBN: |
9781847809629 1847809626 9781847809612 1847809618 |
Author Notes: |
Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara , born in Barcelona, Spain, is a writer and creative director in constant search of new concepts for children's books. In 2014, she created a book for her two twin nieces for their birthday, which shortly thereafter became the first book in the Little People, BIG DREAMS series. This multimillion-copy bestselling series of picture books explores the lives of outstanding people. From Mahatma Gandhi to Aretha Franklin, to Prince, Sánchez Vegara researches complex careers and makes them accessible to young children, with her unique and mindful style of writing. She works with a diverse team of illustrators to make each book lively, eye-catching and motivating. Working for more than fifteen years for clients in top advertising agencies, her books combine creativity with learning, aiming to establish a new and fresh relationship between children and pop culture. Frau Isa is an artist and illustrator who lives in Vienna, Austria. She paints with acrylics on canvas as well as using digital media. She runs a small graphic design company with her husband, Oliver. www.waldundschwert.com |