Biography & Autobiography - Kids

W. Nikola-Lisa explores new terrain--his childhood experiences growing up in south Texas during the early 1960s. Unlike his previous books, this is not a book for young children as the author explores the darker elements growing up in a harsh environment. Although the work...

Elizabeth and the Potato Dolly is a nostalgic look at yesteryear too precious to sweep into the dustbin of history. It is sure to charm all lovers of Americana from ages three to one hundred and three. Unique among pioneer stories with its reenactment...

In this collection of biographies, Lucy Elizabeth Bather introduces young readers to some of history's most fascinating figures. From scientists and inventors to artists and writers, these men and women have made lasting contributions to our world. Bather's engaging prose and vivid descriptions bring...

Augusta Savage endured more, far more, than her fair share of sorrow and difficulty. She lost three husbands, one child, and many friends. So it isn't surprising that she sometimes fell into bitterness and despair, but she usually found a remedy for the pain:...

Dale Earnhardt is on the list of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers, and is in fact considered by many to be the greatest NASCAR driver of all time. Readers learn about Dale's seven NASCAR championships, his success as a NASCAR owner, and his tragic death...

Could you survive a storm at sea? Abby Sunderland: Lost at Sea in the True Survival series explores Sunderland's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature students reading at lower...

Could you survive being lost in the Pacific ocean for 38 days? The Robertson Family: Attacked by Orcas in the True Survival series explores the Robertson's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to...

Journey to the enchanting land of Mali, where a young prince named Sundiata faces challenges that test his strength and spirit. Despite being born into royalty, Sundiata's weak legs make others doubt his potential as a future king. Yet, with the unwavering belief of...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional ice hockey player Wayne Gretzky in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

Author: Ahmad SmithISBN-13: 9798991295413Publisher: Ahmad K SmithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2024Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.74lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

The Friend "Ly" Forest: An American Adventure in Adverbs and Adjectives represents our journey through this great country and all the incredible animals we meet along the way. What starts out as a rabbit, "Rich" Ly, chasing a dream and losing his way but...

"Narrative of the Life of Moses Grandy" by Moses Grandy is a poignant autobiography that provides a powerful firsthand account of the brutal realities of slavery in the United States. Grandy, a former slave, recounts his harrowing experiences with vivid detail and emotional resonance,...

Author: Jan AdkinsISBN-10: 0142412449ISBN-13: 9780142412442Publisher: Penguin Young Readers GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/01/2008Pages: 304Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 6.90h x 5.00w x 0.90dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8.6Point Value: 9Interest Level: Middle Grade PlusQuiz #/Name: 117990 / Up Close: Frank Lloyd Wright

"Narrative Of The Life Of David Crockett, Of The State Of Tennessee" is an enthralling autobiography capturing the essence of American frontier life. David Crockett, a Tennessee pioneer, recounts his adventures in the untamed wilderness, embodying the spirit of independence and manifest destiny. Through...

This is the amazing true story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, a legend in his own time who warmed the hearts of a nation. The Scotch collie mix was lost on a family trip from Oregon to Indiana in 1923 and walked all the...

Author: Ahmad SmithISBN-13: 9798991295406Publisher: Ahmad K SmithLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/22/2024Pages: 28Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.07d

The Friend "Ly" Forest: An American Adventure in Adverbs and Adjectives represents our journey through this great country and all the incredible animals we meet along the way. What starts out as a rabbit, "Rich" Ly, chasing a dream and losing his way but...

Ancient Rulers Who Wrecked the World will capture readers' attention with historical tales of murderous madmen and infamous tyrants. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Canadian professional ice hockey player Connor McDavid in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents,...

Taking over the reins of a popular show is never an easy task, especially if you happen to be from a different country. From South African slums to American stardom, Trevor Noah has broken onto the scene through Comedy Central's The Daily Show and...

"New Beginnings, Refugee Children's Tales of Hope and Resilience"A heartwarming collection of real stories from refugee children who journeyed to the United States. This children's book captures their unique experiences, challenges, and dreams. Through their eyes, readers will learn about the courage, hope, and...

A biography of the world-renowned Canadian author of Anne of Green Gables and Emily of New Moon, illustrated in watercolour pencils, the title focuses on Lucy Maud Montgomery as a child and young adult. This part of her life story takes place mostly in...

"I remember we were riding up to Keystone, and it's not very far from Welch. Now you must remember I'm in junior high school, just in the 8th grade, just 14 years old. We're heading to a whore house for the first time, where...

"New Beginnings, Refugee Children's Tales of Hope and Resilience"A heartwarming collection of real stories from refugee children who journeyed to the United States. This children's book captures their unique experiences, challenges, and dreams. Through their eyes, readers will learn about the courage, hope, and...

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Canadian professional ice hockey player P. K. Subban in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of...

It is 1957 and Margie Viccareeza is entering the fifth grade at Mohawk Elementary School in Park Forest, Illinois. After enduring a difficult fourth-grade year, Margie is determined to talk less in class, be a better listener, and stand up for herself. She wants...

It's Just Daddy and Me is a story of a little girl being raised by her father, who sees that not all families look the same and that she can still be loved the same by just one parent. Because of her Daddy's love,...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the innovators of the Slinky, the James family. Follow the story from Richard James's childhood and engineering education at Penn State University where he married Betty Mattas to his naval engineering career at William Cramp &...

Naomi was surrounded by animals on the farm, including their family dog and her brother's dog, Bear, but she longed for her own dog that she could train and show at 4-H. She wanted a companion who would run in the fields and explore...

In 1922, my father was living on the family farm located on a bluff overlooking a river. He decided he wanted to build a camp to be used by himself, friends, and family. With an ax, hammer, and saw, he and his best friend...

Christine Granville has been called Winston Churchill's favorite spy. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will follow the international exploits of this Polish spy as she helps the Allies in their fight against the Nazis in World War II. Detailed illustrations and engaging captions...

Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest figures in the movement to end slavery in the United States, but what about before that? What happened when Tubman was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes...

Harriet Tubman was one of the greatest figures in the movement to end slavery in the United States, but what about before that? What happened when Tubman was younger? What did she do then that led to her being famous later on? Also includes...

Harriet Tubman is known for her work on the Underground Railroad. But she was also an important spy in the Union Army during the Civil War. In this graphic nonfiction title, readers will learn about her daring exploits to help the Union achieve victory...

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary baseball player and he dreamt of following in his footsteps. As...

A female American journalist who walks with a limp does not seem like a threat to Nazi Germany. But Virginia Hall would become known as the most dangerous Allied spy! In this graphic nonfiction title, reluctant readers can follow the exploits of this brilliant...

Ancient Rulers Who Wrecked the World will capture readers' attention with historical tales of murderous madmen and infamous tyrants. Written with reluctant readers in mind, considerate text, engaging stories, and intriguing sidebars and photographs will help open readers' eyes to the wonders of ancient...

Discover how math is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Math - Amazing Math. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and...

100-piece double-sided puzzle: Two puzzles in one! With 100 pieces perfect for little hands Little People, BIG DREAMS: Featuring illustrations and text from the bestselling book series by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vergara that will bring history to life Attractive gift box includes 100 double-sided...

Inspire boys to be confident and caring through the biographies of 50 fascinating men, past and present, from the under-represented fields of health, education, the arts, and literacy (HEAL). Boys and men are struggling. They are falling behind girls in education at all levels....

Santa can't be everywhere all of the time - or can he? For this reason, Santa himself appointed his number 1 elf to teach, tutor, and mentor his best Regional Representatives so that the spirit of giving, happiness, and love could be spread limitlessly...

Edward Teach, otherwise known as the pirate Blackbeard, was a terror of the seas in the 1700s. Merchant ships had little choice but to surrender to his 40-cannon Queen Anne's Revenge. At one point, Teach accepted a pardon but couldn't retire from piracy for...

An accessible way into talking about mental and physical difference.Full of life-affirming, positive stories about famous people who overcame barriers to success.Features original art of recognisable stars from films, TV, politics, art, and more.Author: Alicia WilliamsonISBN-10: 1839352973ISBN-13: 9781839352973Publisher: Mortimer Children'sLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/09/2024Pages: 112Format: Hardcover

Take My HandOne day, while feeling nostalgic because it hit me that my children were grown and moving on to start their life on their own, I started thinking of the first time I took their hands in mine, and every time they took...

The first book of the series "NITA" is based on the true life of Juanita Walker as she grew up on a farm in rural Georgia with her grandparents. As you read the words and view the illustrations, you'll experience Nita's challenges and triumphs....

The first book of the series "NITA" is based on the true life of Juanita Walker as she grew up on a farm in rural Georgia with her grandparents. As you read the words and view the illustrations, you'll experience Nita's challenges and triumphs....

This book dives deep into the life and career of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and...

This book dives deep into the life and career of basketball star Lisa Leslie. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and...

This book dives deep into the life and career of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and...

This book dives deep into the life and career of soccer legend Mia Hamm. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and...