The inspiring stories of the people who changed history.

The Amazing People readers are collections of short stories in which exceptional people from history tell their story.

Each title includes:

• A CD with a full reading of each person's story

• A COBUILD glossary of the more difficult words

• A timeline to accompany each story

• Free online resources for students and teachers

In this book read about:

Glenn Miller, the leader of the most famous big band in the USA

Perez Prado, the Cuban musician who was known as "the King of Mambo"

Ella Fitzgerald, the most popular female jazz singer in the USA

Luciano Pavarotti, one of the world's best opera singers

John Lennon, member of the famous band The Beatles