great britain

A biography of British actress Millie Bobby Brown, discussing her childhood, family life, and career in acting.

"A celebration and a tribute, this is a dazzling pictorial account of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, her family, and the history of the British monarchy. This revised edition includes the latest special events, from new royal births to the marriage of prince Harry and Meghan Markle"--Back cover.

Part memoir, part big idea book, the model and activist, reflecting on individuality, evolution and the ever-changing nature of identity, uses an intersectional approach to deconstruct the stigma, bias, and prejudice within ourselves and one another, redefining what it means to be transitional.

Text and illustrations look at the life and work of illustrator, Quentin Blake.

"Explores the life and career of actor Tom Holland. Learn about Holland's childhood, family, and career, including how he got his start and his rise to fame"--Provided by publisher.

"Down the road from a working-class pub, along a narrow brick alley, you just might find the entrance to Slade House. A stranger will greet you by name and invite you inside. At first you won't want to leave. Later, you'll find that you can't. Every nine years, the residents of Slade House extend an invitation to someone who's different or lonely: a precocious teenager, a recently divorces policeman, a shy college student. But what really goes on inside? For those who find out, it's already too late.... "--Back cover.

This engrossing, timely, and highly illustrated biography of the father of modern surgery reveals the shocking practices of surgeons before Joseph Lister proved where infections come from. In 1841, a quiet, curious boy who stuttered when nervous committed to becoming a surgeon--a profession then more feared than respected. Through study, persistence, and careful research, Joseph Lister proved that unsanitary conditions contribute to infections. Despite others scoffing at his ideas, Lister slowly changed the way all surgeons work, saving countless lives. Sibert Honor-winner Lori Alexander's accessible and lively biography of Lister contains fun--and sometimes gory--facts about the history of science and engaging illustrations by Daniel Duncan.

"[Explores] how the Windsors have evolved and thrived, as the modern world has changed around them"--Jacket flap.

"[A biography of Stephen Hawking who was] diagnosed with ALS at the age of twenty-one . . . [but] overcame that challenge to become an expert on the origin of the universe and black holes"--Back cover.

"Blowing snow and frigid temperatures were no match for even the bravest explorers. Robert Falcon Scott led his men to their death amidst the frozen landscape near the South Pole in 1912. Follow along with the true story of a doomed expedition to uncharted land. Then, review what you've learned with a recap timeline and a quick quiz to check how much doomed history you remember"--Provided by publisher.