Series: Trailblazers

How did Albert Einstein become one of the greatest minds in history? With his radical theory of relativity, Einstein changed the way we think about everything – from atoms to galaxies. Expelled from school and told nothing would ever come of him, find out how this trailblazer came to be considered a total genius.

How did Beyoncé find her voice and become an international superstar? ​As a child, she may have been shy in the classroom, but when Beyoncé stepped out on stage she transformed into a powerful performer. After singing and dancing in local talent shows, Beyoncé went on to front best-selling girl band Destiny’s Child, before setting out on a solo career...

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Harriet Tubman help hundreds of enslaved people reach freedom? Born into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Harriet’s life was full of hardship. In 1849, she made the brave decision to run away, journeying north on the Underground Railroad. Despite the dangers,...

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Jane Goodall become the world’s leading chimpanzee expert? Having dreamed of studying animals in their natural habitat since she was little, she jumped at the first opportunity to set sail for Africa and observe primates – even though many people were...

Be inspired by the lives of trailblazers past and present in this fun and factual biography series! How did Lin-Manuel Miranda become the multi-award-winning creator behind a hit Broadway show? As a child, Lin-Manuel spent his time listening to the sounds and rhythms of New York. Taking part in school productions and writing his own plays, he knew early on...

How did Simone Biles become a superstar athlete and gold medalist? On a day trip to the local sports centre, Simone discovered her natural talent for gymnastics. She signed up for regular training sessions and was soon performing incredible routines at competitions. Despite a challenging start in life, Simone went on to become one of the world’s greatest athletes. Find...