Biography & Autobiography - Kids

In this uniquely accessible, fully illustrated nonfiction work for young readers, Chef Flynn McGarry, who at an early age discovered a passion for food and cooking and has since gone on to receive wide-acclaim as a chef, shares his insights and explores the elements...

Heroic Explorer of the Antarctic. At the turn of the twentieth century, Antarctica is the last unexplored continent. The ice is unforgiving. It can break the human spirit. It takes many men willing to face hardship, danger, and years away from home to journey...

Author: Terri B. KellyISBN-10: 1606826301ISBN-13: 9781606826300Publisher: JourneyforthLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/10/2014Pages: 164Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 8.49h x 5.59w x 0.38d

In 2019, our second daughter, Cora, was born with a condition called Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, or in other words, half a heart. Our beautiful baby girl fought hard to recover from open heart surgery, but became too sick to keep going. Cora passed...

A beautifully illustrated picture book about Barbie--the most famous doll in the world--and her visionary creator, Ruth Handler. After noticing how her daughter played with "grown-up" paper dolls, Ruth Handler wanted to create a doll that would inspire little girls to use their huge...

The Ivy Hero is the true story of Sergeant William (Bill) Shemin, child of immigrants, an American soldier who fought in World War I. Dedicated, fearless, and brave, he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in 2015 by President Barack Obama. Why...

Author: Simonetta CarrISBN-10: 1601780737ISBN-13: 9781601780737Publisher: Reformation Heritage BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2013Pages: 62Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.14lbsSize: 8.40h x 10.24w x 0.48d

In this attractive volume, Simonetta Carr introduces young readers to the life, thought, and work of one of the most famous Reformers of the Christian church. She tells about the life of John Calvin from his birth to his death, placing him within the...

This is the story of a beautiful brown girl who learns to follow her heart and follow her dreams. She is constantly contemplating what she wants to do in her life from a very young age, so she tries all sorts of activities. After...

Greeks were history's great men of thought. John Haaren has collected stories from the lives of thirty famous Greek Men, detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. Among these men are Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, and Alexander the Great. Your children will...

A heart-warming and honest book about the love between a step-father and his son, Kirby. Kirby recounts his experiences before and after the loss of his step-father. A wonderful book to inspire children to share their feelings about the loss of someone special in...

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Domino's Pizza innovator Tom Monaghan Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in a Michigan orphanage and foster care. Students can follow Monaghan's success story from college dropout to...

Over the years, many women have made contributions to surfing. Margo Oberg was the world's first female professional surfer and many other athletes soon followed, including Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Stephanie Gilmore, and Carissa Moore. Read this book to learn more about each woman's...

Over the years, many women have made contributions to surfing. Margo Oberg was the world's first female professional surfer and many other athletes soon followed, including Lisa Andersen, Layne Beachley, Stephanie Gilmore, and Carissa Moore. Read this book to learn more about each woman's...

Maria Never Gives Up is a story of hope and bravery when a little girl becomes ill and how life as she knew it changed. Maria was diagnosed with kidney disease at the age of nine. It is based on real life events. This...

Vibrant art and a poetic narration tell the tale of a US Poet Laureate who spent forty years planting the world's most comprehensive palm tree forest--and then gave it all away. All his life, William Stanley searched for a wild place of his own....

"Elena is one of the brightest stars in our game today and an iconic role model." --Lisa M. Borders, WNBA President "Inspiring in many ways." --Kirkus Reviews Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being...

Meet the black Achievers who attained the American Dream-from the early years to modern times "This wonderful book should be required reading for young people, who will learn how some of the nation's most successful Black men and women became role models." -Joyce Ladner,...

Biographical texts of the most prominent characters in the medieval history, including Attila the Hun, Mohammed, Charles Martel, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Frederick Barbarossa, Joan of Arc, Gutenberg etc.Author: A. B. Poland, John HaarenISBN-10: 1449521207ISBN-13: 9781449521202Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2009Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Do the names Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Tony Alba sound familiar? They should! They are the names of professional skateboarders that made the sport famous by performing difficult and complex tricks that amazed skateboarding fans around the world. Informative sidebars and colorful pictures...

ANNE'S True Life Story This Story is about a young girl at the age of 19. Her name is Anne Hill, her mother Maggie Hill, met a man by the name of Donny Harrison, it only took a few short days for her to...

In the dumps and abandoned houses of northern New Mexico, two girls search for treasure, chasing childhood fairy tales and family myths and the secrets beneath the surface of their small town. When their grandfather's house is carefully demolished one August afternoon, the old...

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...

Mike Schott was given one month to live in March 2007. What started as a headache had manifested into a glioblastoma - the most malignant form of brain cancer. Mike began treatment with a cancer medication not yet approved for his type of cancer....

This book spurs your children onto success!It collects little stories of high achieving Americans starting with their childhood, making it more relatable to the young ones. The phrases are simple and the author hyphenates all long words."Learning to read is like climbing a steep...

Emmanuel Ramos misses his mom and dad. They are on the island of Saipan working. He is in Manila, Philippines, with his aunt, cousins and grandparents. Will his parents ever come back for him? Will he ever see them again? Will Emmanuel's big dream...

Author: Chris Kunz, Harry Cripps, Shaun GrantISBN-10: 0733341675ISBN-13: 9780733341670Publisher: ABC BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2023Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.50d

"To say McSherry has lived a 'hard knock' life is an understatement, but the Lehman High School teacher and Brio Award winner has crafted a Bronx version of Angela's Ashes that resonates with hope, wit, and perseverance." -Derek Woods, host of the television program,...

A children's book about a boy struggling through his journey with Alopecia.Author: Noel B. Jackson, Shereena Morrow-JacksonISBN-10: 057851320XISBN-13: 9780578513201Publisher: Brighter 2morrowLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/29/2019Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Joey Moss first became known to many Canadians because of his work with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Joey loved connecting with people. Whether he was singing "Oh Canada" on a jumbotron screen at a hockey game, welcoming a new friend with a...

A ten year-old girl receives a smart and lovable baby pig for her birthday.Author: Deloris Kay WardISBN-10: 1587215179ISBN-13: 9781587215179Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.12w x 0.31d

Scientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which lead her to this world-changing discovery?Author: Nancy DickmannISBN-10: 1977109764ISBN-13: 9781977109767Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.90w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 504016...

Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Cleveland Cavaliers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as LeBron James.Author: Michael E. GoodmanISBN-10: 1628325712ISBN-13: 9781628325713Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.90w x 0.20dAccelerated...

In Tears of Pain: My Life with Autism, Marc Rivera welcomes you to his world of autism and chronicles his daily struggle to fit in to a world so unlike his own. The objective is to help people understand how much individuals in the...

The story of Molly Pitcher highlights a side of the American Revolution not often touched upon in history books--the role of women. The legend of Molly Pitcher tells of a woman who has followed her husband to the war and brings water to the...

In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of athlete all-star Stephen Curry. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in...

Written in free verse, this book tells the life of Michelle Obama from her birth and early years in Chicago through her career and early marriage to Barack Obama and ends with his inauguration.Author: Carole Boston WeatherfordISBN-10: 1477847618ISBN-13: 9781477847619Publisher: Two LionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 34Format:...

In 1995, during her senior year in high school, Brandy Martin tragically passed away following a routine surgery. Devastated and heartbroken by the death of her only daughter, Connie Martin was left struggling with the will to live, questioning her own religious faith, and...

This story takes place in West Africa. It is a true story about a little girl who was abandoned by her young parents at birth. She was left in the custody of her grandmother Nana. She was always sad and full of questions, but...

Why did one of the most prominent patriots of his time defend British soldiers for opening fire on a Boston mob? The answer to this probing question can be found in this thought-provoking book. Readers discover the facts behind the Boston Massacre, which ultimately...

Through centuries of suffering, slavery, inequality, discrimination, segregation, and racist violence, African Americans have endured, resisted, fought, and, increasingly over time, won many battles. These victories were propelled by a groundswell of grassroots action, but they were also motivated and organized by courageous and...

This biography of Tipu Sultan, is a tribute to the Tiger of Mysore who waged wars against the British his entire life, and died a martyr - fighting to save his land. Was he a villain, as some historians make him out to be,...

Ronde and Tiki Barber are two of the most successful football players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support that they give and have given each other. Lively text and interesting sidebars take readers into the world...

These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world. Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories ot these fascinating historical figures. With his unique blend of blues, rock,...

As a fourteen-year-old intent on living a "modern" life, the last thing Isobel Kuhn wanted to grow up to be was a missionary. But as it turned out, this young agnostic's life was redirected"€"from crisis and doubt to hope and strength. Convinced that God...

T-Rextra is back to introducing us to more of the most original people in history. There are more singers, actors, authors, politicians, scientists and so much more! Have lots of fun learning about new people, some of whom may have qualities that you might...

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better...

As a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty Greene had two passions: a love for Christ and a love of flying. As a young World War II WASP pilot, Betty dreamed of combining her two passions by using wings...

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. The second book in the Mighty Muslim Heroes series, featuring 20 Muslim women and men who have shaped, and continue to shape our world. Do you know Muslims come from every part of the world? Do you...

God wants Moses to save his people from slavery. But Moses is afraid. How can he convince the king to let the slaves go?This My First I Can Read book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with...