Biography & Autobiography - Kids

Life is very different now in the rambling Gilbreth house.When the youngest was two and the oldest eighteen, Dad died and Mother bravely took over his business. Now, to keep the family together, everyone has to pitch in and pinch pennies. The resourceful clan...

This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique essential to our understanding of birds thanks to his lifelong love...

A book that kids can write (and draw) about their birthday--with a little help from Dr. Seuss This hardcover collectible activity book based on Happy Birthday to You has the easy-to-read and easy-to-fill-in style of Dr. Seuss's classic My Book About Me. Elementary school-age...

Pura Belpre Honor winner for The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano and one of America's most influential Hispanics--'Maria' on Sesame Street--delivers a beautifully wrought coming-of-age memoir.Set in the 1950s in the Bronx, this is the story of a girl with a dream. Emmy award-winning actress...

Who HQ has way more than 57 reasons why you'll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz--the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses. Learn how this son of German immigrants from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, turned his small food-packaging company...

A beautiful omnibus edition of the award-winning biographies Last Airlift: A Vietnamese Orphan's Rescue from War and One Step at a Time: A Vietnamese Child Finds Her WayTuyet remembers little about life before the Saigon orphanage, before polio left her limping and in constant...

In a twist that only God could orchestrate, this spirited young girl who grew up to become the most educated woman in the American South would ultimately find her calling as a missionary to China. As Lottie watched her fellow missionaries fall to disease,...

Modern day kids Annie and Nico go on a magical history tour to find out how modern-day India became the way it is. Much of which is due to one man who practiced peaceful resistance... Gandhi. This man, a tireless defender against oppression, fought...

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...

The story that inspired the major motion picture Beautiful Boy featuring Steve Carell and Timoth e Chalamet. This New York Times bestselling memoir of a young man's addiction to methamphetamine tells a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful tale of the road from relapse to...

Age Range: 8 and up Saints are the men and women who best love Christ and His Church. They may be kings or queens, statesmen or soldiers, scholars, visionaries, workmen or beggars. They teach us the real meaning of human history, and they show...

When high school senior Gaby faked a pregnancy as a project to challenge stereotypes, she also changed her life. Discover this compelling memoir from an inspirational teenage activist, now a Lifetime movie. It started as a school project, but it turned into so much...

Black people have fought in every war the United States has been in, even when they weren't able to officially serve. Readers will discover the bravery and achievements of Black soldiers and units--including the storied 6888th battalion of tenacious Black women. The Racial Justice...

2023 Finalist AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science BooksSTARRED REVIEW! "A fun series that kids will enjoy."--Booklist starred review Meet a rodent with a life-saving sense of smell. Magawa is an African giant pouched rat with a special skill: sniffing out buried land...

"Published ... by arrangement with HarperCollins Children's Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers"--Title page verso.Author: Margot Lee ShetterlyISBN-10: 1432850253ISBN-13: 9781432850258Publisher: Thorndike Press Large PrintLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2018Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.80dLarge PrintAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 8.2Point Value: 6Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 187011...

In this new series, based on real-life animal tales, discover that not all heroes wear capes - some have four legs, a wet nose, and a brave heart. Big or small, fall in love with animal friends who have lived truly wild lives. Read...

From the groundbreaking women who fought to compete in early track meets to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Track and Field tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the track.Author: Emma HuddlestonISBN-10:...

Did you know that many of America's Founding Fathers--who fought for liberty and justice for all--were slave owners? Through the powerful stories of five enslaved people who were "owned" by four of our greatest presidents, this book helps set the record straight about the...

"Bob lived in the big city. The city was very crowded." A true story about Bob Redman, a New York City boy who built a series of intricate treehouses hidden in Central Park. This charming picture book tells the true story of Bob Redman,...

The Sweetest Scoop is a picture book biography of the entrepreneurial activist duo behind Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream and their rocky road to success, from author Lisa Robinson and award-winning illustrator Stacy Innerst. Chunky Monkey. Cherry Garcia. Truffle Kerfuffle. Legendary ice cream makers...

Gurpreet Goes to Gurdwara, by Harman Singh Pandher, is the story of a young Canadian kid with an active imagination and a healthy curiosity. Every Sunday morning, the Singh family goes off to Gurdwara: the Sikh place of worship. But what for? And why...

Joey's Journey is a children's book series based on the true story of a foundling. The aim of this series is to motivate parents and young children to believe, to encourage adoption, inspire young people in the foster care system, or facilitate conversations about...

As America's first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson spent thirty-eight years working in Burma, then one of the most hostile countries on earth. Judson was ignored, mocked, beaten, and tortured, yet he never lost sight of his goal to translate the Bible into the Burmese...

Each book in the True Horse Stories focuses on a contemporary horse from a different part of the world, and each animal is, in his or her own way, a hero. PBJ Decks Smokin Gun (Gunner) is an American Paint Horse, one of the...

From the first women to compete in open-water contests to the Olympic superstars of today, Legends of Women's Swimming tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both in and out of the pool.Author: Emma HuddlestonISBN-10: 1634943031ISBN-13: 9781634943031Publisher: Press Box...

A picture-book biography about science superstar Stephen Hawking, whose visionary mind revolutionized our concept of reality and whose struggle with ALS inspired millions. Perfect for parents and teachers looking to instill curiosity and a love for STEM. As a young boy, Stephen Hawking loved...

It's fun to learn the Who Was? way! Introducing a new series of workbooks that explore language arts topics in Phonics, Writing: Spelling and Grammar, and Vocabulary for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike. Fans of the Who Was? series are sure to...

In the sequel to the New York Times bestselling memoir Three Little Words, Ashley Rhodes-Courter expands on life beyond the foster care system, the joys and heartbreak with the family she's created, and her efforts to make peace with her past. Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent...

My Papa is a children's book about a little girl who is thankful for and appreciative of everything her grandfather does for her, such as taking her on her first plane ride, going to parks and museums with her, and introducing her to family...

Discover Rachel Carson's big ideas about protecting ecosystems and ways even the youngest kids can help, too! Even little children can make a positive impact on the environment. Rachel Carson was an environmentalist who studied the way the land, plants, and animals interact with...

Neymar the Wizard is the fascinating coming-of-age story of Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, the skinny kid from Mogi das Cruzes, who has been called the next Pel . Neymar has taken Brazil and the world by storm and continues to inspire millions of...

In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama. This seemingly small act triggered civil rights protests across America and earned Rosa Parks the title OMother of the Civil Rights Movement.O This biography has blackand- white...

Rennon is 6 years-old and in kindergarten. He is nonverbal and uses sign language to communicate, but he really wants to make friends.In her lovely, illustrated children's book Need A Friend?, Nicole Latimer teaches kids and their parents about the world as seen through...

A book for kids by kids that takes you on a tour around Chicago's neighborhoods. Veteran journalist Alina Dizik interviews school-aged children around the city to learn about their likes, dislikes and what they are really thinking. A fun read with a focus on...

A little girl, Nia, discovers magic in the fashion world. In Fashion is Like Magic! - Nia is Creative, Nia learns basic fashion design lessons but most importantly she learns to appreciate her uniqueness without seeking approval from others. Nia is someone who will...

Discover Wangari Maathai's big ideas about restoring nature and ways even the youngest kids can help, too! Even little children can make a positive impact on the environment. Wangari Maathai grew up in Kenya, and her childhood was spent playing beneath mugumo fig trees....

It's Time to Be Brave Growing up as a slave girl, Miriam learned how to be brave--and smart. When her baby brother, Moses, was in grave danger, Miriam and her mom saved his life. As Miriam matured, she became a gifted musician and discovered...

Discover Aldo Leopold's big ideas about preserving nature and ways even the youngest kids can help, too! Little children can make a big impact on the environment. Aldo Leopold transformed his childhood love for nature into a life dedicated to protecting and preserving the...

From tween advocate for limb difference and founder of Project Unicorn Jordan Reeves and her mom, Jen, comes an inspiring memoir about how every kid is perfect just the way they are. When Jordan Reeves was born without the bottom half of her left...

When Milton Hershey's famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant companions for the famous chocolatier and philanthropist - a man with a fourth-grade...

As a poor Canadian farm boy, Jonathan Goforth had no idea that he would spend most of his life braving disaster, danger, and disease to share God's love with the people of China. But when God led him to do just that, nothing, not...

In 1934, Admiral Richard Byrd spent an entire winter by himself in a small cabin in Antarctica, recording the weather and confronting life, completely alone, in harsh conditions. Robert Burleigh "paints mesmerizing word pictures" (Booklist) that are supplemented with excerpts from Admiral Byrd's firsthand...

Every grade level is designed with colorful, powerful images and readable text to make Social Studies more relevant than ever before.Author: McGraw-Hill EducationISBN-10: 0021513465ISBN-13: 9780021513468Publisher: McGraw-Hill EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2007Pages: 304Format: Hardcover

Join in and share this whimsical short story about the magic of being a hairdresser! This story is to help remove the fear of being at the hairdressers, as well as encourage future generations to express creativity and become hairdressers!Author: Lindsay O'NeilISBN-10: 0228850290ISBN-13: 9780228850298Publisher:...

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace. How could he--a Gandhi--be so easy to anger? One thick, hot day, Arun...

Missionary trio Mildred Cable and Evangeline and Franscesca French were the first Englishwomen to cross the infamous Gobi Desert, living for years among the diverse peoples of northwestern China in places few Europeans ever reached. Educated and rich, Mildred Cable once planned to be...

A Parents' Choice Recommended Award Winner A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection From New York Times bestselling authors Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski comes the young readers edition of an unbelievable memoir about an unlikely friendship that forever changed the lives of a...

In this New York Times Notable Children's Book and winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award, follow the life stories of ten Black men in American history and the legacies they left that forever changed the country.Hand in Hand presents the stories of...

Get to know your favorite historical figures in a brand-new way with Mad Libs Our Mad Libs is the perfect interactive book for fans of the Who Was? series. It features 21 original stories about some of the most popular subjects in the series,...

In this beautiful and chilling memoir, twenty-five-year-old Samantha Abeel describes her struggles with a math-related learning disability, and how it forced her to find inner strength and courage.Samantha Abeel couldn't tell time, remember her locker combination, or count out change at a checkout counter...