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Topic: Historical figures
The Queen Wins
Three sisters all become professional chess players. Based on and inspired by the true story of the Hungarian Judit Polgár and her sisters.
The Ballad of John Henry
According to legend, the blacksmith, John Henry, had extraordinary physical power which he uses in a race against a machine.
The Girl Who Loved Math
A short biography of Katherine G. Johnson, a Black American mathematician instrumental to the success of the first flights into space.
StoryPlanet Stories
Browse StoryPlanet stories from the free version of our app StoryPlanet English, written in captivating, modern & relevant English for EFL/EAL learners.