How To Be Extraordinary

Paperback Published on: 01/08/2019
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Synopsis

Could you be EXTRAORDINARY? This book will inspire you with the real-life stories of extraordinary people, showcasing a total variety of personalities and talents. Whoever you are, and whoever you want to be, read about the extraordinary stories of these 15 people, and decide how YOU will be extraordinary too!

From around the world and throughout history, discover unsung heroes - and some well-known faces - brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration.

Meet an artist, scientist, medic, environmentalist, musician, activist, writer, politician, and even a spy . . . above all, discover that there are MANY ways to be extraordinary and to make a real difference in the world.

Featuring the real-life stories of: Aeham Ahmad, David Attenborough, Mo Farah, Keiko Fukuda, Stephen Hawking, Frida Kahlo, Abdul Kalam, Judith Kerr, Wangari Maathai, Nelson Mandela, David Nott, Michelle Obama, Krystyna Skarbek, Alan Turing, Sau Lan Wu

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
  • ISBN: 9780241385401
  • Number of pages: 32
  • Dimensions: 250 x 250 x 4 mm
  • Interest age: From 5 years
  • Weight: 203g
  • Languages: English

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How To Be Extraordinary
A fascinating look at 15 truly extraordinary lives
If you are looking for a really interesting non fiction book to share with the children in your life, then look no further than ‘How to be Extraordinary’. ... READ MORE
Catherine Ward
How To Be Extraordinary
What great role models for young readers!
Sirdeshpande and Tempest really have stuck to the book’s premise – these are true life stories that truly inspire. These are fifteen people who have worked... READ MORE
Emma Perry
How To Be Extraordinary
Delve into the detail
Who knew there were so many extraordinary people out there waiting to share their stories!? We've really enjoyed discovering about some of the lesser known... READ MORE
leisa stewart-sharpe
How To Be Extraordinary
More books like this please!
Loved this. I think what I like most about it is the mixture of different people, some of whom are very famous but some I'd never heard of. The text and pi... READ MORE
Soph
How To Be Extraordinary
Simply brilliant
I cannot state strongly enough how brilliant this book is - it's a picture book, so perfect for kids 3-8, and up to be honest, but I got so much from it as... READ MORE
Lucy Cuthew