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Get to know the Oscar-nominated star of Wonka, Dune, and A Complete Unknown! This is the perfect read for young movie fans, aspiring actors, and theater kids. Timothée Chalamet grew up in a family of artists and performers in New York City. From a young age, he knew that he wanted to be a great...

How did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series! In 1936, the life of ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member of the British Royal...

Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! Who Was Abigail Adams? By True Kelley; read by Ann Marie Lee. Listen to find out more about a smart and independent colonial girl, both the wife of a president and the mother of a president, and...

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of California with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the stars of Hollywood to the miles of coastal views in this audiobook for young listeners. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. From black cats and broomsticks to spellwork and rituals, what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to the history of witchcraft? Find out the truth about witches in this nonfiction book for young...

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Are wizards based in fact or fiction? Do they have supernatural powers to heal, shape-shift, and control the weather? Discover everything we know about these magical, legendary sorcerers. Famous wizards...

For more than one hundred years, people have been captivated by the disastrous sinking of the Titanic that claimed over 1,500 lives. Now young readers can find out why the great ship went down and how it was discovered seventy-five years later. At 2:20 a.m. on April 15, 1912, the Royal Mail...

Isaac Newton was always a loner, preferring to spend his time contemplating the mysteries of the universe. When the plague broke out in London in 1665 he was forced to return home from college. It was during this period of so much death, that Newton gave life to some of the most important...

Learn about the showstopping life of one of the most famous entertainers of all time in this book about Frank Sinatra from the #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! Before Frank Sinatra became the international superstar that we remember him as today, he was just a young boy singing for spare...

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was born in 1869 in British-occupied India. Though he studied law in London and spent his early adulthood in South Africa, he remained devoted to his homeland and spent the later part of his life working to make India an independent nation. Calling for non-violent...

Learn all about the geography, mapping, and exploration of the equator in this newest addition to the Who HQ library, including a fold-out map! In 1736, French and Spanish geographers went on a ten-year mission to map the equator and determine the shape of the earth. This expedition produced the...

Where Is New Jersey? Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a...

How did a shy boy from Burbank, California, become one of cinema’s most imaginative directors, known for his stop-motion animation and uniquely gothic imagery? Find out in this biography about the life and career of Tim Burton. Tim Burton grew up within an arm’s length of movie studios...

How did a sensitive boy from Chile become an international movie star known as a father figure to all? Learn about the inspiring life and career of actor Pedro Pascal in this newest addition to the Who HQ library. From science fiction projects such as The Mandalorian, action films like Gladiator...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Oregon in this new installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Oregon? introduces you to the state, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like...

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Wyoming in this new installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Wyoming? introduces you to the state, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks...

Learn all about one of Broadway's most beloved figures in this inspiring biography about Stephen Sondheim that highlights his award-winning musicals and fan-favorite songs! Stephen Sondheim is one of Broadway's most cherished songwriters and the creator of American theater blockbusters like Into...

Learn how Martha Stewart went from babysitting to becoming an expert in cooking, hosting, gardening, decorating, and so much more. Martha Stewart is a global superstar who has built businesses, written more than one hundred books, and become an icon. All before social media was invented or...

Learn about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and what makes him one of the greatest players of all time! Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later...

Discover why comedian and actress Carol Burnett is one of the most iconic entertainers of the twentieth century. From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and...