Who Was / Is? Series
A series of illustrated biographies for young readers featuring significant historical figures, including artists, scientists, and world leaders. Perfect Books for Beginners!
这是为年轻读者编写的一系列插图传记，介绍重要的历史人物，包括艺术家、科学家和世界领袖。非常适合英语初学者！
Take these five books as an example.
今天就以下面这五本书为例。
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01
Who Was Albert Einstein？
“Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein, but what exactly did he do? How much do you really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do you know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here's the story of Albert Einstein's life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.”
“大家都听说过爱因斯坦，但他到底做了什么？除了有趣的头发和天才的标签，你对爱因斯坦到底了解多少？比如，你知道他小时候曾被学校开除吗？在这本书里，就有爱因斯坦的人生故事，以有趣的方式讲述，清晰地探讨了他所生活和改变的世界。”
02
Who Were The Brothers Grimm？
“Known as the keepers of modern-day fairy tales, The Brothers Grimm are as legendary as their stories. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were born in 1780s Germany and were inseparable throughout their childhood. While pursuing their law degrees, the two became fascinated with folktales and folk songs. Together, they researched and published centuries of folklore in their famous early nineteenth-century compilation, Children’s and Household Tales. Thanks to the Brothers Grimm, German folk tales like “Rumpelstiltskin”, “Little Red Ridinghood” and “Hansel and Gretel" are enjoyed by children everywhere. ”
“格林兄弟被誉为现代童话的守护者，他们的故事一样具有传奇色彩。雅各布格林和威廉格林出生于1780年代的德国，在他们的童年时期就形影不离。两人在攻读法律学位时，迷上了民间故事和民歌。他们一起研究并出版了几个世纪的民间故事，编成了19世纪初著名的《儿童和家庭故事》。多亏了格林兄弟，德国的民间故事如《侏儒怪》、《小红帽》、《汉塞尔和格雷特》等被世界各地的小朋友们所喜爱。”
03
Who Was Bruce Lee？
“Bruce Lee was an action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in the films, in the process, he became an iconic figure known throughout the world. Although he died at the young age of 32, Bruce Lee is widely considered to be the one of the most influential martial artists of all time.”
“李小龙是一位功夫电影明星、武术教练、电影人、哲学家。他的电影将传统的武侠电影提升到一个新的水平，受到人们的欢迎和好评。通过《龙门飞甲》和《龙门飞甲》等影片，李小龙改变了亚洲人在电影中的表现方式，在这个过程中，他成为了一个举世闻名的标志性人物。虽然李小龙年仅32岁就去世了，但他被广泛认为是有史以来最有影响力的武术家之一。”
04
Who Was Marco Polo?
“Marco Polo was seventeen when he set out for China . . . and forty-one when he came back! More than seven hundred years ago, Marco Polo traveled from the medieval city of Venice to the fabled kingdom of the great Kublai Khan, seeing new sights and riches that no Westerner had ever before witnessed. But did Marco Polo experience the things he wrote about . . . or was it all made-up? ”
“马可·波罗17岁出发去中国……回来时是41岁! 七百多年前，马可·波罗从中世纪的威尼斯城到传说中伟大的忽必烈所在国土，看到了西方人从未见过的新景象和财富。但马可·波罗是否经历过他所写的事情......还是全部都是虚构的？”
05
Who Was Walt Disney?
“Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic.”
“沃尔特·迪斯尼总是喜欢捉弄人们，这常常给他带来麻烦。比如有一次，他就用柏油在他家的白房子边上画画。他家很穷，童年最快乐的时光是在密苏里州的一个农场里生活。他对小镇生活的喜爱在世界各地的迪斯尼乐园的主要街道上都有所体现。这本传记通篇都是黑白插图，揭示了这位魔法背后的人。”
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