Dwayne Johnson
Volume 90
(Autor) Maria Isabel Sanchez VegaraIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the true story of Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. Born into a family of Samoan and Black wrestlers, little Dwayne travelled with his parents and watched his family fight in the ring, but he much preferred the football field to wrestling! He trained hard and worked to become a football player, signing with the Calgary Stampeders as a linebacker. But he was cut from the team after just two months. A natural athlete, Dwayne decided to follow in the footsteps of his father and grandfather and decided to pursue professional wrestling. Taking on the persona of 'The Rock' as a wrestler in the WWE, he won 16 championships and millions of fans. After a huge wrestling career, he tried his hand at acting... and today is one of the biggest film stars that Hollywood has ever seen! This inspiring book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the athlete and actor's life. Little People, BIG DREAMSis a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara is a Spanish author known for her popular children's book series "Little People, Big Dreams." Each book in the series tells the story of a famous figure from history, focusing on their childhood and the events that shaped their lives. Sanchez Vegara's writing style is simple yet engaging, making complex historical figures accessible to young readers. Her work has had a significant impact on the genre of children's literature, introducing young audiences to important figures such as Frida Kahlo, Rosa Parks, and Amelia Earhart. One of her most famous works is "Maya Angelou," which tells the inspiring story of the acclaimed writer and civil rights activist. Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara's contributions to literature have earned her widespread acclaim and recognition in the literary world.