Little People, Big Dreams 5 Books Set Collection, Coco, Frida, Maya, Amelia, Marie

This five-book set from the Little People, Big Dreams series introduces young readers to the lives of outstanding people, spanning designers, artists and scientists. Each biography begins with its subject as a child with a dream, then traces how that early ambition influenced what they later achieved.

The collection brings together stories of Maya Angelou, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel and Amelia Earhart. In Marie Curie, the narrative follows her love of learning and describes her discovery of radium and polonium, presented as helping to revolutionise the fight against cancer. Coco Chanel charts her path from an early life in an orphanage, through work as a cabaret singer and hat maker, to becoming an international fashion designer. Selected titles also include extra facts at the back.

Included titles

• Maya Angelou (Little People, Big Dreams)
• Marie Curie (Little People, Big Dreams)
• Frida Kahlo (Little People, Big Dreams)
• Coco Chanel (Little People, Big Dreams)
• Amelia Earhart (Little People, Big Dreams)

Key details

• Five-book collection from the Little People, Big Dreams series
• Biographical stories featuring designers, artists and scientists
• Includes Maya Angelou, Marie Curie, Frida Kahlo, Coco Chanel and Amelia Earhart
• Marie Curie volume references the discovery of radium and polonium
• Coco Chanel volume covers her early life, cabaret singing, hat making and fashion design
• Extra facts included at the back of selected titles

Synopses

Maya Angelou (Little People, Big Dreams)

A biography from the Little People, Big Dreams series that begins in childhood, introducing a dream that shaped what followed.

Marie Curie (Little People, Big Dreams)

This story follows Marie Curie’s love of learning and describes her discovery of radium and polonium, presented as helping to revolutionise the fight against cancer. Extra facts about her life are included at the back.

Frida Kahlo (Little People, Big Dreams)

A Little People, Big Dreams biography that starts with childhood and the dream that influenced later achievements.

Coco Chanel (Little People, Big Dreams)

This biography traces Coco Chanel from an early life in an orphanage, through work as a cabaret singer and hat maker, to becoming an international fashion designer. Extra facts about her life are included at the back.

Amelia Earhart (Little People, Big Dreams)

A biography from the Little People, Big Dreams series, beginning with childhood and a dream that shaped what came next.