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The Story of Thomas Alva Edison, Inventor: The Wizard of Menlo Park
by Margaret DavidsonAn accessible biography that explains the basic scientific principles behind Edison's discoveries as well as his joys, tragedies, and amazing successes.
The Story of Thomas Jefferson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Lisa TrusianiDiscover the life of Thomas Jefferson—a story about big ideas and building a nation for kids ages 6 to 9Thomas Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence and became the third president of the United States. Before he helped create America, Thomas was a young boy who loved to play outside, read, and think about new ways of doing things. He studied law and came up with revolutionary ideas that helped build a new country.Explore how Thomas went from being a curious kid growing up in Virginia to one of America's most important founding fathers.Independent reading—This Thomas Jefferson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Thomas's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—See Thomas Jefferson progress from a curious young boy to a founding father and president of the United States.How will Thomas's bright ideas inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
The Story of Tutankhamun: An Intimate Life of the Boy who Became King
by Garry J. ShawA lively new biography of Tutankhamun—published for the hundredth anniversary of his tomb&’s modern discovery The discovery of Tutankhamun&’s tomb in 1922 sparked imaginations across the globe. While Howard Carter emptied its treasures, Tut-mania gripped the world—and in many ways, never left. But who was the &“boy king,&” and what was his life really like? Garry J. Shaw tells the full story of Tutankhamun&’s reign and his modern rediscovery. As pharaoh, Tutankhamun had to manage an empire, navigate influential courtiers, and suffer the pain of losing at least two children—all before his nineteenth birthday. Shaw explores the boy king&’s treasures and possessions, from a lock of his grandmother&’s hair to a reed cut with his own hands. He looks too at Ankhesenamun, Tutankhamun&’s wife, and the power queens held. This is a compelling new biography that weaves together intriguing details about ancient Egyptian culture, its beliefs, and its place in the wider world.
The Story of Walt Disney
by Diane Disney MillerWritten by Diane Disney Miller, Walt Disney’s eldest daughter, The Story of Walt Disney offers an intimate and heartfelt portrait of the man who created one of the most beloved entertainment empires in history. This book provides a unique perspective on Walt Disney, not just as the visionary behind iconic films, theme parks, and characters, but also as a devoted father, husband, and dreamer.Through Diane’s personal anecdotes and insights, readers are taken on a journey through Walt Disney’s life—from his humble beginnings in rural Missouri to his rise as a creative powerhouse. The book chronicles his early struggles, his unrelenting drive to innovate, and the moments of triumph that cemented his legacy as a pioneer of animation and storytelling.Interwoven with behind-the-scenes stories about Disney’s groundbreaking work, the book also delves into his personal life, offering a rare glimpse of the man behind the magic. Diane’s perspective adds warmth and authenticity, showcasing Walt’s love for his family, his passion for creativity, and his determination to bring joy and inspiration to people around the world.Rich with photographs and heartfelt recollections, The Story of Walt Disney is a touching tribute to a man whose imagination and perseverance left an indelible mark on the world. Perfect for Disney fans, historians, and anyone curious about the life of this cultural icon, this book celebrates the remarkable legacy of a dreamer who dared to believe in the impossible.
The Story of Walt Disney Maker of Magical Worlds
by Bernice SeldenBiographies of inspirational role models are a critical resource for children. In the Famous Lives series we emphasize accessibility and thoroughness. These highly readable volumes trace each subject's early years, the events that shaped their beliefs and adult lives, and how they conducted themselves after winning recognition. It is the complete story, especially the formation of strong beliefs and goals in each person's early years, that provides the guidance and example children need. Each book exceeds 100 pages, making them ideal references as well as inspirational works.
The Story of Walt Disney: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Susan B. KatzDiscover the life of Walt Disney—a story about imagination and invention for kids ages 6 to 9Walt Disney was a talented artist who created magical new worlds in the form of TV shows, movies, and amusement parks. Before he won the hearts of millions with characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck, Walt was an imaginative boy who loved drawing. He learned how to use the newest technology to make cartoons that would entertain and delight viewers all over the world. This essential Disney story explores how Walt went from being a young boy growing up in the Midwest to being a creative genius.Independent reading—This Walt Disney biography book is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—With this Walt Disney chapter book, kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Walt's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Kids will discover some of the history of Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and how Walt changed the world of animation and entertainment for future generations.How will Walt's hard work and love of storytelling inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Fred Rogers, Jim Henson, Stan Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Audrey Hepburn.
The Story of a Cannoneer Under Stonewall Jackson (Civil War Classics)
by Edward Alexander MooreTo commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the end of the Civil War, Diversion Books is publishing seminal works of the era: stories told by the men and women who led, who fought, and who lived in an America that had come apart at the seams. &“(I) now present this volume as the only published record of that company, celebrated as it was even in that matchless body of men, the Army of Northern Virginia.&” This boots-on-the-ground memoir, told by a man who enlisted barely out of childhood and lived through some of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War, will entrance readers with its stirring narrative and attention to detail. Leander Stillwell&’s stories mix the mundane, day-to-day life of a soldier with visceral accounts of fighting in a war.
The Story of a Hypnotist
by Kurt Singer Dr Franz Polgar"Dr. Franz Polgar (April 18, 1900 - June 1979) was a renowned psychologist, hypnotist, lecturer and entertainer. Born in city of Enying, Hungary, he earned a PhD in Psychology from the University of Budapest. In his 1951 autobiography Polgar claimed that he had served as Sigmund Freud's "medical hypnotist" (Polgar's term) in 1924 and had worked in close association with Freud for six months and had assisted in the treatment of Freud's patients. He immigrated to the United States in 1935 and honed his hypnotism skills by working in speakeasy bars in New York City. He married his wife, Lillian, in 1938 and she became his booking and publications manager. They had two children, Julian and Risa."
The Story of a Life
by Aharon AppelfeldAharon Appelfeld was the child of middle - class Jewish parents living in Romania at the outbreak of World War II. He witnessed the murder of his mother, lost his father, endured the ghetto and a two - month forced march to a camp, before he escaped. Living off the land in the forests of Ukraine for two years before making the long journey south to Italy and eventually to Israel and freedom, Appelfeld finally found a home in which he could make a life for himself. Acclaimed writer Appelfeld's extraordinary and painful memoir of his childhood and youth is a compelling account of a boy coming of age in a hostile world.
The Story of a Life: Books 1-3
by Konstantin PaustovskyOne of the most famous works of Russian literature, a memoir about a writer's coming of age during World War I, the Russian Civil War, and the rise of the Soviet era. This is the first unabridged translation of the first three books of Konstantin Paustovsky's magnum opus.In 1943, the Soviet author Konstantin Paustovsky started out on what would prove a masterwork, The Story of a Life, a grand, novelistic memoir of a life spent on the ravaged frontier of Russian history. Eventually expanding to fill six volumes, this extraordinary work of a lifetime would establish Paustovsky as one of Russia&’s great writers and lead to a nomination for the Nobel Prize in Literature.Here the first three books of Paustovsky&’s epic autobiography—long unavailable in English—appear in a splendid new translation by Douglas Smith. Taking the reader from Paustovsky&’s Ukrainian youth, his family struggling on the verge of collapse, through the first stirrings of writerly ambition, to his experiences working as a paramedic on the front lines of World War I and then as a journalist covering Russia&’s violent spiral into revolution, this vivid and suspenseful story of coming-of-age in a time of troubles is lifted by the energy and lyricism of Paustovsky&’s prose and marked throughout by his deep love of the natural world. The Story of a Life is a dazzling achievement of modern literature.
The Story of a Life: Memoirs of a Young Jewish Woman in the Russian Empire (NIU Series in Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies)
by Anna VygodskaiaAnna Pavlovna VygodskaiaÆs autobiography, originally published in 1938, is a rare and fascinating historical account of Jewish childhood and young adult life in Tsarist Russia. At a time when the vast majority of Jews resided in small market towns in the Pale of Settlement, Vygodskaia liberated herself from that world and embraced the day-to-day rhythms, educational activities, and new intellectual opportunities in the imperial capital of St. Petersburg. Her story offers a unique glimpse of Jewish daily life that is rarely documented in public sources—of neighborly interactions, childrenÆs games and household rituals, love affairs and emotional outbursts, clothing customs, and leisure time. Most first-person narratives of this kind reconstruct an isolated and self-contained Jewish world, but The Story of a Life uniquely describes the unprecedented social opportunities, as well as the many political and personal challenges, that young Jewish women and men experienced in the Russia of the 1870s and 1880s. In addition to their artful translation, Eugene M. Avrutin and Robert H. Greene thoroughly explicate this historical context in their introduction.
The Story of a Shipwrecked Sailor
by Gabriel García Márquez Randolph HoganTranslated by Randolf Hogan. In 1955, Garcia Marquez was working for El Espectador, a newspaper in Bogota, when in February of that year eight crew members of the Caldas, a Colombian destroyer, were washed overboard and disappeared. Ten days later one of them turned up, barely alive, on a deserted beach in northern Colombia. This book, which originally appeared as a series of newspaper articles, is Garcia Marquez's account of that sailor's ordeal.
The Story of the Election of Abraham Lincoln (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Zachary KentFollows Abraham Lincoln's political career from his senatorial campaigning in Illinois to his early actions as president, discussing his political opponents and the state of the American government at that time.
The Story of the Great Society (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Leila Merrell FosterDescribes the social reform work done by President Johnson and the significant legislative accomplishments through which he hoped to help blacks and the poor of America.
The Story of the Green Mountain Boys (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by Susan ClintonDiscusses the activities of the Green Mountain Boys under the leadership of Ethan Allen, first working as a private part-time army to defend land ownership rights in the colony which later became Vermont.
The Story of the Powers of the President (Cornerstones of Freedom)
by R. Conrad SteinDescribes the special powers invested in the presidential office and discusses the use of these powers by individual presidents throughout United States' history.
The Story of the Totem Pole: Early Indian Legends
by Chief William SheltonImmerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage and timeless wisdom of the Native American tribes of the Pacific Northwest with Chief William Shelton's The Story of the Totem Pole: Early Indian Legends. This captivating collection offers readers an authentic glimpse into the spiritual and cultural significance of totem poles and the legends that surround them.Chief William Shelton, a respected leader of the Tulalip Tribes, brings to life the ancient stories and traditions passed down through generations. The Story of the Totem Pole is a beautiful anthology of legends that explain the origins and meanings of these magnificent carvings, which serve as symbols of identity, history, and spirituality for many Native American communities.Through engaging and evocative storytelling, Shelton shares tales of heroic deeds, mythical creatures, and the deep connection between the natural and spiritual worlds. Each story is imbued with cultural values and teachings that reflect the beliefs and customs of the Pacific Northwest tribes. Shelton's narrative voice resonates with authenticity and reverence, preserving the oral traditions that have been integral to the cultural fabric of his people.The Story of the Totem Pole: Early Indian Legends is an essential read for anyone interested in Native American cultures, folklore, and art. Chief William Shelton's work serves as a valuable educational resource and a heartfelt tribute to the enduring legacy of the totem pole.Join Chief William Shelton on a journey through the myths and legends of the Pacific Northwest tribes, and discover the profound stories that continue to inspire and teach. The Story of the Totem Pole is a timeless celebration of cultural heritage, offering readers a meaningful connection to the rich traditions of the Native American people.
The Story of the Trapp Family Singers
by Maria Augusta TrappWith nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, six Tony Awards, more than three million albums sold, and five Academy Awards, The Sound of Music, based on the lives of Maria, the baron, and their singing children, is as familiar to most of us as our own family history. But much about the real-life woman and her family was left untold.Here, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp tells in her own beautiful, simple words the extraordinary story of her romance with the baron, their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, and their life in America.Now with photographs from the original edition.
The Story of the Wright Brothers: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
by Annette WhippleDiscover the lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright—a story for kids 6 to 9 about making ideas take flightThe Wright brothers were the first people ever to build and fly an airplane, doing what many people at the time didn't think was possible. Before they made history with their airplane, Wilbur and Orville were curious kids who loved learning about the world around them and how it worked. They fell in love with the idea of flying and taught themselves everything they needed to know to make their dream come true. How will their hard work and big imaginations inspire you?Independent reading—This Wright brothers biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of the Wright brothers' lives, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Explore how the Wright brothers went from young boys growing up in Ohio to world-famous inventors, aviators, and businessmen.See Wilbur and Orville bring their dreams to life in this fun and colorful biography for kids.Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Marie Curie, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Neil Armstrong, and Jane Goodall.
The Story: A Reporter's Journey
by Judith MillerStar reporter for the New York Times, the world's most powerful newspaper; foreign correspondent in some of the most dangerous fields; Pulitzer winner; longest jailed correspondent for protecting her sources, Judith Miller is highly respected and controversial. In this memoir, she turns her reporting skills on herself with the intensity of her professional vocation.Judy Miller grew up near the Nevada atomic proving ground. She got a job at the New York Times after a suit by women employees about discrimination at the paper and went on to cover national politics, head the paper's bureau in Cairo, and serve as deputy editor in Paris and then deputy at the powerful Washington bureau. She reported on terrorism and the rise of fanatical Islam in the Middle East and on secret biological weapons plants and programs in Iraq, Iran, and Russia. She covered an administration traumatized by 9/11 and an anthrax attack three weeks later. Miller shared a Pulitzer for her reporting. She turns her journalistic skills on herself and her controversial reporting which marshaled evidence that led America to invade Iraq. She writes about the mistakes she and others made on the existence in Iraq of weapons of mass destruction. She addresses the motives of some of her sources, including the notorious Iraqi Chalabi and the CIA. She describes going to jail to protect her sources in the Scooter Libby investigation of the outing of CIA agent Valerie Plame and how the Times subsequently abandoned her after twenty-eight years. The Story describes the real life of a foreign and investigative reporter. It is an adventure story, told with bluntness and wryness.
The Storyteller of Jerusalem: The Life and Times of Wasif Jawhariyyeh, 1904-1948
by Salim Tamari Rachel Beckles Willson Nada Elzeer Issam NassarThe memoirs of Wasif Jawhariyyeh are a remarkable treasure trove of writings on the life, culture, music, and history of Jerusalem. Spanning over four decades, from 1904 to 1948, they cover a period of enormous and turbulent change in Jerusalem's history, but change lived and recalled from the daily vantage point of the street storyteller. Oud player, music lover and ethnographer, poet, collector, partygoer, satirist, civil servant, local historian, devoted son, husband, father, and person of faith, Wasif viewed the life of his city through multiple roles and lenses. The result is a vibrant, unpredictable, sprawling collection of anecdotes, observations, and yearnings as varied as the city itself.Reflecting the times of Ottoman rule, the British mandate, and the run-up to the founding of the state of Israel, The Storyteller of Jerusalem offers intimate glimpses of people and events, and of forces promoting confined, divisive ethnic and sectarian identities. Yet, through his passionate immersion in the life of the city, Wasif reveals the communitarian ethos that runs so powerfully through Jerusalem's past. And that offers perhaps the best hope for its future.
The Storyteller's Candle / La velita de los cuentos: La Velita De Los Cuentos
by Lucia GonzalezPura Belpré Author Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA) Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Honor - American Library Association (ALA)Bilingual English/Spanish. A bilingual biography of Pura Belpré, New York City's first Latina librarian.The winter of 1929 feels especially cold to cousins Hildamar and Santiago--they arrived in New York City from sunny Puerto Rico only months before. Their island home feels very far away indeed, especially with Three Kings' Day rapidly approaching. But then a magical thing happened. A visitor appears in their class, a gifted storyteller and librarian by the name of Pura Belpré. She opens the children's eyes to the public library and its potential to be the living, breathing heart of the community. The library, after all, belongs to everyone--whether you speak Spanish, English, or both. The award-winning team of Lucía González and Lulu Delacre have crafted an homage to Pura Belpré, New York City's first Latina librarian. Through her vision and dedication, the warmth of Puerto Rico came to the island of Manhattan in a most unexpected way.
The Storyteller's Daughter
by Saira ShahAfter a childhood in rural Kent spent listening to her father's stories of a magical and exotic Afghanistan, Saira Shah set out to discover this wonderful, shattered land for herself. The truths she learned about the people she belonged to and about herself shocked the westerner she is, yet spoke to the eastern woman she was never allowed to be.
The Storyteller: A Memoir of Secrets, Magic and Lies
by Anne PorterAs a child growing up in the once-beautiful city of Budapest, Anna Porter's grandfather told her stories of heroes and strife and survival, some as old as the Carpathian basin, some still holding the sting of recent war and hardship. <P><P>Some were fanciful, most were true, and all gave her a personal sense of history, both national and familial. This compulsively readable saga blends one family's story with that of its homeland during one of the 20th century's most tumultuous periods.
The Storyteller: Memory, Secrets, Magic and Lies
by Anna PorterThis book is the story of one woman's childhood in Hungary.