-Titulo Original : Who Is Michael Phelps? (Who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Find out how a mischievous boy became a phenomenal swimmer and the greatest Olympian of all time in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series! Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Michael Phelps began swimming at age seven at the urging of his mom. As a young boy, Michael was brimming with energy--more energy than most other kids his age--and Mrs. Phelps thought this sport could help keep him calm and focused. As Michael grew older, his skills improved, and he transformed into one of the greatest swimmers in the world, winning twenty-eight Olympic medals. Outside of the pool, Michael became an advocate for mental and physical health for adults and children. He even founded an organization that teaches water safety and promotes healthy living. Young readers can learn more about Michael Phelpss thriving legacy in this illustrated middle-grade biography...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Derek Jeter? (Who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite. Retiring from baseball in 2014, Derek Jeter leaves behind a legacy. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Wayne Gretzky? (Who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: After breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, its no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as The Great One. Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the sport, he threw himself into the game practically from the time he first laced up a pair of skates. When he retired from the NHL in 1999, he had led several teams to Stanley Cup victories, competed in the Olympics, and changed the way hockey was played forever. Known for his love for family and as a truly decent human being, Wayne Gretzky is revealed as more than a sports legend in this easy-to-read biography...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Megan Rapinoe? (Who HQ Now)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Learn about the bold and courageous life of soccer champion and activist Megan Rapinoe in the new Who HQ Now format of #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. On July 7, 2019, Megan Rapinoe ran out onto the field to play in her third Womens World Cup final. Determined to succeed after having to sit out of the semifinals due to an injury, Megan scored the first goal of the match. Thanks to this goal, Team USA won the Womens World Cup and Megan added yet another victory to her impressive record. In her career, Megan has won Olympic gold medals, several World Cup trophies, ESPY Awards, and more. Not only is Megan a fierce competitor on the field, shes also a brave activist who stands up for the rights of LGBTQIA+ individuals like herself. Learn about Megan Rapinoes incredible soccer career and inspiring life as an activist in this book for young readers! ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Blackbeard?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Though much of his early life remains a mystery, Blackbeard most likely began his life as Edward Teach in the sailing port of Bristol, England. He began his career as a hired British sailor during Queen Anne s War. He eventually settled in the Bahamas under Captain Benjamin Hornigold who taught the young sailor to go a-pirating. Soon enough, Blackbeard was commanding his own fleet and stealing ships around the Caribbean and up and down the Eastern seaboard. Known for his thick, black beard and fearsome reputation, the legend of Blackbeard has influenced pirate legend and lore for over 300 years. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Is David Beckham? (who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Whether you call it football or soccer, theres no disputing that David Beckham is one of the best players in the history of the game! Whenever a young David Beckham was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, hed always answer with the same response: I want to be a footballer. This English native got his wish when he joined the Manchester United team in 1991. Since then, he has been crossing, bending, and free-kicking his way to stardom. In his twenty-year career as a professional soccer player, he has won nineteen major trophies, and appeared at three FIFA World Cup tournaments. David Beckham has become an international cultural icon for his soccer skills, his charity work, and his fashionable wife and family. Young soccer fans are in for a treat with this Who HQ book. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Maya Angelou?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Born in Missouri in 1928, Maya Angelou had a difficult childhood. Jim Crow laws segregated blacks and whites in the South. Her family life was unstable at times. But much like her poem, Still I Rise, Angelou was able to lift herself out of her situation and flourish. She moved to California and became the first black and first female streetcar operator before following her interest in dance. She became a professional performer in her twenties and toured the U.S. and Europe as an opera star and calypso dancer. But Angelous writing became her defining talent. Her poems and books, including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, brought her international acclaim. ...

-Titulo Original : What Is The Super Bowl? (What Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: With over 110 million viewers every year, the Super Bowl is one of the most watched television events in the United States. The final showdown between the two best football teams in the NFL attracts some of the biggest musicians to perform at the half-time show. But the Super Bowl is more than just a spectacle – it s a high-stakes game to win the championship and claim a place in history. Go back in time and relive all the magic from years past – from excruciating fumbles to game winning plays. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Selena?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Discover why Selena, the Queen of Tejano music, became one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the twentieth century! As a young girl, Selena Quintanilla sang in a band called Selena y Los Dinos with her brother and sister. The family performed at fairs, weddings, quinceañeras, and on street corners in their native Texas. Selena learned how to sing in Spanish and soon became hugely popular within the Latino community--so much so that she became the best-selling Latin artist of the 1990s. Selena was poised to be a great success, but her life was cut short after being fatally wounded by the president of her fan club. Selenas contributions to music and fashion during her life made her one of the top Latin musicians in the 1990s, and readers will want to know more about the woman who introduced the world to Tejano music. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Bob Marley?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Get Up, Stand Up! for the king of reggae music! Bob Marley was a reggae superstar who is considered to be one of the most influential musicians of all time. Born in rural Jamaica, this musician and songwriter began his career with his band, The Wailing Wailers, in 1963. The Wailers went on to spread the gospel of reggae music around the globe. Bobs distinctive style and dedication to his Rastafari beliefs became a rallying cry for the poor and disenfranchised the world over and led to a hugely successful solo career. After his death in 1981, Bob Marley became a symbol of Jamaican culture and identity. His greatest-hits album, Legend, remains the best-selling reggae album of all time. Who Was Bob Marley? tells the story of how a man with humble roots became an international icon. This title in the New York Times best-selling series contains eighty illustrations that help bring the story to life. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Malala Yousafzai? (Who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Malala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner of Pakistan and realized that words can bring about change. She has continued to speak out for the right of all children to have an education. In 2014 she won the Nobel Peace Prize. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Oprah Winfrey? (Who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: The story of how a young Southern girl who was raised on a pig farm became one of the most influential and inspiring people in the world. We all know Oprah Winfrey as a talk-show host, actress, producer, media mogul, and philanthropist, but the Queen of Talk wasnt always so fortunate. She suffered through a rough childhood and went on to use her personal struggles as motivation. Oprahs kindness, resilience, and determination are just some of the many reasons why her viewers--and people all around the world--love her. The richest African American person of the twentieth century, Oprah is often described as the most influential woman in the world. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Roberto Clemente?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. ...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Muhammad Ali?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed The Greatest, Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the world s most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover The Greatest. ...

-Titulo Original : Quin Es Bad Bunny? (who Hq Now) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Lee acerca del rapero y cantante puertorriqueño Bad Bunny y su increible carrera en este libro de la serie ¿Quien es? (Who HQ), que presenta los temas y los protagonistas de la actualidad. Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Bad Bunny, cuyo nombre real es Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, es uno de los artistas mas populares en la actualidad. Comenzo compartiendo su musica en Soundcloud, y en 2016, su cancion Diles lo llevo a firmar con una importante discografica. Desde entonces, Bad Bunny ha actuado en Coachella y colaborado con superestrellas como Cardi B, J Balvin y Drake. Rompiendo barreras linguisticas, Bad Bunny es uno de los artistas mas escuchados a nivel internacional en Spotify. Con 3 premios Grammy y 10 premios Billboard de la Musica, Bad Bunny recien esta empezando su dominio musical. Y eso no es todo, Bad Bunny esta muy involucrado en espacios de activismo ¡e incluso lucha desde el terreno profesional! Aprende mas sobre Bad Bunny y prolifica carrera en esta biografia ilustrada para jovenes lectores. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of todays most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song Diles got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers...

-Titulo Original : Quin Es Bad Bunny? (who Hq Now) -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Lee acerca del rapero y cantante puertorriqueño Bad Bunny y su increible carrera en este libro de la serie ¿Quien es? (Who HQ), que presenta los temas y los protagonistas de la actualidad. Read about Puerto Rican rapper and singer Bad Bunny and his incredible career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Bad Bunny, cuyo nombre real es Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, es uno de los artistas mas populares en la actualidad. Comenzo compartiendo su musica en Soundcloud, y en 2016, su cancion Diles lo llevo a firmar con una importante discografica. Desde entonces, Bad Bunny ha actuado en Coachella y colaborado con superestrellas como Cardi B, J Balvin y Drake. Rompiendo barreras linguisticas, Bad Bunny es uno de los artistas mas escuchados a nivel internacional en Spotify. Con 3 premios Grammy y 10 premios Billboard de la Musica, Bad Bunny recien esta empezando su dominio musical. Y eso no es todo, Bad Bunny esta muy involucrado en espacios de activismo ¡e incluso lucha desde el terreno profesional! Aprende mas sobre Bad Bunny y prolifica carrera en esta biografia ilustrada para jovenes lectores. Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio, is one of todays most popular artists. He made his start posting his music on Soundcloud, and in 2016, his song Diles got him signed to a major record label. Since then, Bad Bunny has performed at Coachella and collaborated with superstars like Cardi B, J Balvin, and Drake. Breaking language barriers, Bad Bunny is now one of the top streamed artists internationally on Spotify. Bad Bunny is just getting started with his music takeover, having won 3 Grammys and 10 Billboard Music Awards. Not only that, Bad Bunny is heavily involved in activism spaces and even wrestles professionally! Learn more about Bad Bunny and his diverse career in this illustrated biography for young readers...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Taylor Swift? (who Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville. As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and fitting in with her peers, and she performed these and other tunes at open mic nights and karaoke events. Breaking into the music industry took longer than she expected because record executives thought there was no place in country music for her songs. But Taylor was fearless and proved them wrong. Since the release of her self-titled debut album in 2006, Taylor Swift has dominated the music charts, reinvented her sound, won numerous awards, shaken off public criticism, and spoken up for herself and others. Whether youre a lifelong Swiftie or someone who just loves learning about musicians, this enchanting book will teach you all about the experiences that helped Taylor Swift become the successful superstar many kids and adults looks up to...

-Titulo Original : Stephen Curry #1 (stephen Curry Sports Superheroes)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: The first official graphic novel from NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who overcame the odds to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Stephen Curry is considered one of the-if not the-greatest shooters of all time. But his road to greatness was filled with plenty of bumps and obstacles. Coaches and players always told him he was too small and too short to be truly great. Even when Curry declared his eligibility for the NBA, a scouting report noted that he “lacks great height, length or strength, and possesses below average lateral quickness…making him a potential defensive liability.” Proving all of his doubters wrong, today Stephen Curry is a four-time NBA Champion, two-time league MVP, and Finals MVP winner. Read all about Curry’s underdog story and meteoric rise to becoming a Sports Superhero-brought to life by illustrator Damion Scotts vibrant and dynamic art...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Lionel Messi? (who Hq Now)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Read all about Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi and his legendary career in this book from Who HQ Now, the series featuring the trending topics and news makers of today. Lionel Messi loved soccer from an early age, often playing with his family members with encouragement from his grandmother. Now, he is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time! He is also one of the most decorated footballers in the world--having won 44 collective trophies, including seven Ballon dOr awards, 2009 FIFA World Player of the Year, 2019 and 2022 Best FIFA Mens Player, and more. From making his first team debut at just sixteen years old in 2003 to breaking numerous longstanding records in 2012, to helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup, Messi continues to wow fans with his finesse of the soccer ball. However, Lionel Messi stays true to his roots, never forgetting a small tribute to his grandmother each time he scores a goal by looking up and pointing to the sky. Learn about Lionels epic career and his lifelong love for soccer in this illustrated biography for young readers...

-Titulo Original : What Are The Summer Olympics? (what Was?)-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Back in 775 BC, athletes from all over Ancient Greece came together to compete in various games. The contests were held every four years and winning athletes brought honor and respect to their homelands. The tradition of the Olympic Games faded over time until 1896, when they were brought back to life. The first modern Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, with over two hundred athletes from fourteen countries. Today, nearly three thousand years after the first Games, the Summer Olympics attract one hundred thousand top athletes from over two hundred countries. Billions of fans around the world cheer on their national teams to bring back the gold...

-Titulo Original : What Is The Story Of Godzilla?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Who HQ brings you the stories behind the most well-known characters of our time. In this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series, young readers will discover the exciting story of one of the worlds favorite monsters...Godzilla! In 1954, Godzilla appeared on screen for the first time in a Japanese film directed by Ishir Honda. Awakened by nuclear radiation, the enormous sea monster has appeared in over thirty other films, making Godzilla the longest-running film franchise in history. Known as the King of the Monsters, Godzilla has earned a huge fanbase worldwide. The dinosaur-like amphibian has been featured alongside friends and foes such as Mothra and Mechagodzilla, in TV shows, books, video games, and more. There is even a Godzilla star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! Learn about the lasting legacy of this iconic character in this nonfiction book for young readers...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Galileo?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Like Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name--a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo contributed to the eras great rebirth of knowledge. He invented a telescope to observe the heavens. From there, not even the sky was the limit! He turned long-held notions about the universe topsy turvy with his support of a sun-centric solar system. Patricia Brennan Demuth offers a sympathetic portrait of a brilliant man who lived in a time when speaking scientific truth to those in power was still a dangerous proposition...

-Titulo Original : Who Was Davy Crockett?-Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing him to run between two trees. Fact or fiction? Find out the real story of this folk hero, who did love to hunt bears, served as a congressman for Tennessee, and fought and died at the Alamo...

-Titulo Original : Quin Fue Pel? -Fabricante : Penguin Workshop-Descripcion Original: La historia de un niño pobre de Brasil que se convirtio en el mejor jugador de futbol de todos los tiempos y uno de los atletas mas importantes del siglo XX. The story of a poor boy from Brazil who became the greatest soccer player of all time and one of the most important athletes of the twentieth century! Tal vez sus padres lo hayan llamado Edson Arantes do Nascimento, pero para el resto del mundo, era conocido como Pele. El delantero de futbol sorprendio a Brasil cuando comenzo a jugar para el club de futbol Santos a los quince años. Luego, cautivo al mundo cuando se unio al equipo nacional de futbol de su pais y los ayudo a ganar tres campeonatos de la Copa del Mundo. Aunque fue aclamado como un heroe nacional por sus logros en el futbol, Pele tambien fue una persona influyente tanto dentro como fuera del campo. Su trabajo con organizaciones como UNICEF ayudo a mejorar las condiciones de los niños en todo el mundo. Los jovenes lectores pueden aprender mas sobre el hombre que conecto el futbol con la frase El Juego Bonito. His parents may have named him Edson Arantes do Nascimento, but to the rest of the world, he is known as Pele. The now-retired professional soccer forward stunned Brazil when he began playing for the Santos soccer club at age fifteen. He then went on to captivate the world when he joined his countrys national soccer team and helped them win three World Cup championships. Although hes hailed as a national hero for his accomplishments in soccer, Pele has been an influential person both on and off the pitch. His work with organizations like UNICEF has helped improve conditions for children around the world. Young readers can learn more about the man who connected soccer with the phrase The Beautiful Game...