Foxton's Icons & Innovators

A Biography Series for Young Readers

Prophet Muhammad SAW

Prophet Muhammad

Discover the remarkable journey of Prophet Muhammad, whose early life of loss and diverse experiences shaped his profound teachings. Explore how his honesty and spirituality forged an enduring legacy that inspires millions worldwide.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was the Prophet Muhammad?
  • CHAPTER 2 The Birth of the Prophet
  • CHAPTER 3 Muhammad the Man
  • CHAPTER 4 Muhammad's Purpose
  • CHAPTER 5 Uniting the Tribes
  • CHAPTER 6 The Legacy
  • CHAPTER 7 The Golden Age
  • The Hajj Fact File
  • Biography Timeline
  • Quiz
EP

Emmeline Pankhurst

How did a determined woman from Manchester become a leading figure in women’s rights? Emmeline Pankhurst championed the suffragette movement, fighting for women’s voting rights. Discover her inspiring life and lasting impact on equality.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Emmeline Pankhurst?
  • CHAPTER 2 Growing Up
  • CHAPTER 3 The Campaigning Begins
  • CHAPTER 4 The Birth of the Suffragettes
  • CHAPTER 5 The First World War
  • CHAPTER 6 Emmeline's Legacy
  • England Fact File
  • Biography Timeline
  • Quiz
MG

Mahatma Gandhi

How did a shy boy from India become one of the world’s most admired figures? Mohandas ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi fought against inequality and inspired India’s freedom through his peaceful and influential leadership across three continents.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Gandhi?
  • CHAPTER 2 Young Mohandas
  • CHAPTER 3 The Barrister Returns
  • CHAPTER 4 The Making of an Activist
  • CHAPTER 5 Life in South Africa
  • CHAPTER 6 Freeing India
  • India Fact File
  • Biography Timeline
  • Quiz
ES

Sir Ernest Shackleton

Discover the life of Sir Ernest Shackleton, a brave explorer who ventured into the Antarctic’s icy unknown in the early 1900s. Learn how he led heroic polar expeditions, protecting and saving his crew and cementing his legacy.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Ernest Shackleton?
  • CHAPTER 2 Young Ernest
  • CHAPTER 3 The First Antarctic Voyage 1901-03
  • CHAPTER 4 The Nimrod Expedition 1904-09
  • CHAPTER 5 Endurance: A New Ambition
  • CHAPTER 6 Patience Camp
  • CHAPTER 7 Destination: South Georgia
  • CHAPTER 8 The Final Expedition
  • Biography Timeline
  • Fact File: The Heroic Age of Polar Exploration
  • Map of Antarctica
  • Quiz
RP

Rosa Parks

Discover the life of Rosa Parks, a key civil rights activist. Despite facing discrimination while growing up in the southern United States, she stood up for equality and worked towards significant changes while advocating for the rights of Black Americans.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Rosa Parks?
  • CHAPTER 2 An Alabama Girl
  • CHAPTER 3 Becoming an Activist
  • CHAPTER 4 That Day on the Bus
  • CHAPTER 5 The Bus Boycott
  • CHAPTER 6 Rosa's Legacy
  • Fact File: Segregation in the USA
  • Biography Timeline
  • Quiz
QE

Queen Elizabeth II

Learn about the fascinating life of Queen Elizabeth II’s life, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch. She was known for her dedication to serving the UK and the Commonwealth over 70 years. People loved and respected her greatly.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Queen Elizabeth II?
  • CHAPTER 2 The Young Princess
  • CHAPTER 3 Becoming Queen
  • CHAPTER 4 The Queen's Duties
  • CHAPTER 5 The Royal Family
  • CHAPTER 6 A 21st-Century Queen
  • CHAPTER 7 The End of an Era
  • Biography Timeline
  • Quiz
BG

Bill Gates

Explore the story of Bill Gates, co-creator of Microsoft and a tech visionary. From a computer-obsessed schoolboy to a billionaire, Gates now dedicates his life to global philanthropy, aiming to improve the lives of the disadvantaged.

  • CHAPTER 1 Who was Bill Gates?
  • CHAPTER 2 Encyclopedia Bill
  • CHAPTER 3 Founding Microsoft
  • CHAPTER 4 Becoming a Billionaire
  • CHAPTER 5 Giving Back
  • CHAPTER 6 Leaving a Legacy
  • Biography Timeline
  • Computer Code Fact File
  • USA Technology Fact File
  • Quiz
WS

William Shakespeare

How did a humble boy from Stratford-upon-Avon become the world’s greatest playwright? William Shakespeare created timeless works that captivated audiences, shaping literature and theatre. Discover his extraordinary life and enduring legacy.