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Frida Kahlo: 5-Minute Genius Stories
Series: 5-Minute Genius Stories
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Frida Kahlo: 5-Minute Genius Stories is part of a new series of beautifully illustrated biographical knowledge books, perfect for fans of the Little People, Big Dreams series. Go behind the iconic self-portrait and discover the life and times of Frida Kahlo through ten colourful stories of...
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Frida Kahlo: 5-Minute Genius Stories is part of a new series of beautifully illustrated biographical knowledge books, perfect for fans of the Little People, Big Dreams series.
Go behind the iconic self-portrait and discover the life and times of Frida Kahlo through ten colourful stories of her life as an artist and activist. Readers get an in-depth look into Kahlo's childhood in Mexico, her rise as an artist, her role as a political and social activist, and her journey as an inspirational educator.
Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5-Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young readers genres. The series' unique approach, with each book containing ten exciting standalone stories in the life of a genius, plus bonus informational content on the science, craft and history behind each story, creates an engaging reading experience for young readers.
5-Minute Genius explores a broad range of noteworthy individuals with STEM appeal for readers aged 6-9, from scientists like Albert Einstein and Ada Lovelace, to athletes like Lionel Messi and Simone Biles, to activists like Rosa Parks and the Suffragettes.
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Book Details
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ISBN: 9780734424600
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 July 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: Lothian Children's Books
Audience: General / adult, Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 300g
Pages: 112
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