Zaha Hadid

As part of the critically acclaimed Little People, Big Dreams series, Zaha Hadid tells the inspiring true story of the visionary Iraqi-British architect. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, surrounded by music. A curious, confident child, she designed her own modernist bedroom at the age of nine. As a young student at Beirut University, she was described as the most outstanding student her teacher had ever met. Fueled by her incredible vision and belief in the power of architecture, she founded her own firm and designed some of the world's most remarkable buildings, including the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre. This inspiring book features elegant, quirky illustrations and bonus facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photographs and a detailed profile of the architect's life. Little People, Big Dreams is a best-selling children's biography series that explores the lives of iconic figures, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. They all achieved amazing accomplishments, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This inspiring series of books offers inspiring messages for children of all ages, in a variety of formats. The stories are told in simple sentences, ideal for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions offer expanded stories for beginning readers. With text rewritten for older children, each of these books brings together a large group of dreamers in one volume. You can also collect a selection of books by theme in gift-wrapped sets. Activity books and journals provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of remarkable people who will change the world with "Little People, Big Dreams"!