Book Series · 9 Books

Little Guides to Great Lives Books

In order from Leonardo Da Vinci to Maya Angelou.

The Little Guides to Great Lives series is a set of 9 picture books by Isabel Thomas, published between 2018 and 2019. Written for ages 7–11, most books run about 65 pages.

Leonardo Da Vinci
Marie Curie
Amelia Earhart
Nelson Mandela
Charles Darwin
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Leonardo Da Vinci
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Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

Leonardo Da Vinci

By Isabel Thomas, Katja Spitzer (Illustrator)

Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and other historical icons in a vibrant, child-friendly guide.

64 pages
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Summary: Explore the life of Leonardo da Vinci, the genius behind the Mona Lisa, who was also a mathematician, scientist, and inventor. 'Little Guides to Great Lives' introduces children to inspiring figures like Marie Curie and Nelson Mandela. With engaging illustrations, this series brings history's most remarkable people to life, sparking curiosity and wonder. What secrets and stories will you uncover about these extraordinary individuals?
The complete set

Little Guides to Great Lives Series

9 books · Published 2018–2019

Leonardo Da Vinci
Series
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$1139

Leonardo Da Vinci

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

Discover the genius of Leonardo da Vinci and other historical icons in a vibrant, child-friendly guide.

Marie Curie
Series
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$1139

Marie Curie

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

Discover the groundbreaking journey of a scientist whose passion led to both triumph and tragedy.

Amelia Earhart
Series
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$1139

Amelia Earhart

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

Aviation legend vanishes on a daring global flight. Mystery endures.

Nelson Mandela
Series
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$1139

Nelson Mandela

Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

From prisoner to president, Mandela's journey defies adversity.

Charles Darwin
Series
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$1139

Charles Darwin

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2018

Embark on Darwin's journey to prove a world-changing theory.

Anne Frank
Series
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$1139

Anne Frank

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

A young girl hides from Nazis, her diary revealing a world of hope and fear.

Ferdinand Magellan
Series
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$1139

Ferdinand Magellan

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

Embark on a perilous voyage around the world, facing unknown lands and mutiny.

Maya Angelou
Series
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$1139

Maya Angelou

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

Discover how one voice overcame adversity to inspire generations.

Stephen Hawking
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Stephen Hawking

Picture Book · Ages 7–11 · 2019

Discover the universe through the eyes of a legendary scientist who defied all odds.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Little Guides to Great Lives series?

There are 9 books in the Little Guides to Great Lives series. It began with Leonardo Da Vinci in 2018, and the newest book, Stephen Hawking, was published in 2019.

What ages are the Little Guides to Great Lives books best for?

The series is best for ages 7–11, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Little Guides to Great Lives to life.

01

Isabel Thomas

Author
IT
02

Katja Spitzer

Illustrator
KS
03

Anke Weckmann

Illustrator
AW
04

Dalia Adillon

Illustrator
DA
05

Hannah Warren

Illustrator
HW
06

Dan Green

Author
DG
07

Rachel Katstaller

Illustrator
RK
08

Paola Escobar

Illustrator
PE
09

Danielle Jawando

Author
DJ
10

Snir Noa

Illustrator
SN
11

Marianna Madriz

Illustrator
MM

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