Little Guides to Great Lives

Anti-apartheid revolutionary, politician and philanthropist, Nelson Mandela’s journey from political prisoner to the president of South Africa is an incredible tale of triumph in the face of adversity. Follow the story of his extraordinary life and discover an entire country’s fight for freedom.

Why is Frida Kahlo an art icon?   

    She endured great pain and hardship, but used her bold, daring paintings to express her emotions and celebrate her identity. 

    Discover one of the twentieth century’s most fascinating artists in this colorful guide to her amazing life.

He was an artist, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician, sculptor and scientist, he painted some of the world's most famous works of art and dreamt up over 400 machines that were spectacularly ahead of his time - he even invented the helicopter! Discover one of history's most brilliant minds in this entertaining guide to his extraordinary life.

He was full of curiosity about the natural world and asked questions that would take a lifetime to answer. Charles Darwin’s ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous people in history. From his voyage across the high seas to years of research, discover how Darwin developed a theory that would change the world.