The book includes interesting biographical materials about the most famous Russian and foreign writers, artists, composers, scientists. On each spread you can see a portrait of an outstanding person and a brief basic information about him. Real exciting stories about childhood or funny cases from life, written in simple, understandable language, will be of interest to the child. They will create an idea of ​ ​ the life and achievements of people who became famous for their creations and discoveries, and about the era in which they lived. The collection is addressed to younger students, parents, teachers and will be an excellent addition to the lessons, will help make them more intense, emotional, memorable.