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Usborne Famous Lives

6 books · Ages 7–11 · Chapter Books

Usborne Famous Lives is a 6-book series for ages 7–11 by Lucy Lethbridge. Each book stands alone — start anywhere.

Where to Start

Start anywhere — each book stands alone.

That said, Florence Nightingale and Napoleon are great first picks.

All Books

No particular order needed — browse and pick what catches your eye.

Florence Nightingale

Florence Nightingale2004

Cleopatra

Nelson

Napoleon

Captain Cook

What This Series Covers

Resilience & Perseverance History Adventure Growing Up Justice & Fairness Discovering a Talent

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Cover of Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

Movers, Shakers, & History Makers

Bessie Coleman: Bold Pilot Who Gave Women Wings

For the child who needs to see that no barrier is too high when you have a dream. This biography follows Bessie Coleman

Cover of Famous Women

The Usborne Book of

Richard Dungworth, Philippa Wingate

For the child who needs to see that one person can change the world. These bite-sized stories of grit and genius inspire

Cover of Stranded

For the child who feels underestimated and is ready to prove their strength while protecting the natural world.

Cover of Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Captain Cook

2004

Winston Churchill

Winston Churchill2006

Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs

Mary E. Lyons

Through secret letters, nine-year-old Joseph Jacobs records his life in 1839 North Carolina as he searches for the truth

Ages 9–13

Cover of Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

What the Artist Saw

Frida Kahlo: She Painted Her World in Self-Portraits

For the child navigating physical challenges or looking for their own unique voice. Discover how Frida Kahlo transformed

Cover of Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree

Katie McCabe, Jabari Asim

For the young reader seeking inspiration from a real-life hero who fought for fairness and equality in the face of deep-

Cover of Whistling Clough

Whistling Clough

For the young teen finding their footing in a new place, this atmospheric adventure explores the grit and courage needed

Cover of Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Our Story Begins: Your Favorite Authors and Illustrators Share Fun, Inspiring, and Occasionally Ridiculous Things They Wrote and Drew as Kids

Elissa Brent Weissman

Peek into the childhood notebooks of famous creators to see the quirky, imperfect, and inspired early works that launche