Charlotte Ager

The perfect antidote to the stuff of life, pottering helps you discover the place where contentment lies. It is the simple joy of doing nothing and something, with a profound truth at its core: the happiness we find when we learn to let go and simply be. Brought to life in Anna McGovern's charming prose, this very British ritual is the perfectly imperfect way to live a little more and stress a little less.

"Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating kids' biography. This compelling book looks at Elizabeth's life, both as a public and private figure. It traces her early years as a princess, her experiences in the women's army during World War II, her coronation and her life as Queen both at home and in the public eye. Learn how Elizabeth has worked alongside 13 British prime...

Martin Luther King Jr. will always be remembered for his famous "I have a dream" speech, which he gave during the March on Washington in 1963. But his life before and after that big event, and his other enormous contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, largely go unspoken. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, learn all about MLK--from his early family life and experiences in education, to his untimely death and the worldwide...

Discover the inspiring story of Helen Keller, whose activism changed the world for blind and deaf people, and many others. --

A bumpy start -- Little money man -- Joining the fight -- Soldier to scribe -- Victory!... and work -- Makin' the laws -- Big money man -- A mistake -- Tough times -- Alexander and his enemies -- The duel and the end -- Alexander's legacy. Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. In this biography, kids learn about how, from humble beginnings as an orphan,...

"Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born at a time when his home country was choked under the oppression of British rule. Many thought that violence was the only way to fight back, but Gandhi disagreed. Instead, he successfully used his teachings of non-violence and civil disobedience to win his country's freedom, and to promote his philosophy of peace and equality. In this biography for kids ages 8-12, see how Gandhi--called Mahatma, or 'great soul,'...

"Complemented by full-color photos, information sidebars and quotes, an early reader biography of the track-and-field Olympic gold medalist describes his childhood on an Alabama farm, his years as a world record-breaking student athlete, the discrimination that challenged his ambitions and his four gold-medal wins at the 1936 games in Berlin."--

"Alexander Hamilton is known not only for his political brilliance, but also for his strong principles and astonishing achievements. In this biography for kids 8-12, read about how, from humble beginnings as an orphan, Hamilton defied all the odds and made a lasting name for himself in many arenas, including politics, finance, and the military."--

"In 1833, Ada Lovelace met mathematician Charles Babbage, inventor of calculating machines. She went on to devise a way of inputting data into Babbage's Analytical Machine, and in doing so became the first ever computer programmer. ...Learn all about Ada Lovelace's fascinating life, including her famous father (celebrated poet Lord Byron), her talent for languages and mathematics, and her predictions for how computers could change our lives."--Amazon.com...

Discover the inspiring story of Florence Nightingale, the unstoppable wartime nurse known as the "Lady with the Lamp."