Biography & Autobiography - Kids

Pursuing his calling with singleness of vision, John Wesley (1703 -1791) defied the strength of angry mobs and longwithstanding traditions to offer the hope of Christ to millions of people who were outside the influence of the churches of the day. Passionate and tireless,...

Dozens of books and dime novels have been written about the reckless, daring adventures of Kit Carson's youth. Little has been told of the wisdom and greatness of his later years.--Ralph MoodyIn 1826 an undersized sixteen-year-old apprentice ran away from a saddle maker in...

This extraordinary true story introduces readers to the unforgettable Waterhouse Hawkins: Victorian artist and visionary who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs Can you fathom a time when almost no one in the world knew what a dinosaur looked like? That was...

Jon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable--and 100% true. A star-studded group...

Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed Find out what they learned and how they turned their failures into triumphs with this engaging and youthful guide on how to succeed long term. There is a lot of pressure in today's society to...

Fans of Thirteen Reasons Why, Running with Scissors, and Girl, Interrupted will be entranced by this remarkable true story of teenage despair and recovery. "[The Burn Journals] describes a particular kind of youthful male desolation better than it has ever been described before, by...

Every night, when Naiya's mom tucks her into bed, she tells her about a different woman who helped make the world a better place. Join Naiya as she learns about the diverse careers of 99 Muslim women.Author: Shazia LatifISBN-10: 1737155826ISBN-13: 9781737155829Publisher: ProlanceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/10/2021Pages:...

From "Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens" to "Doe, a deer, a female deer," many people have grown up humming the tunes or singing the lyrics to the songs from the beloved movie The Sound of Music. But what is the real story...

Son of a Scottish trader and an Indigenous mother, Cuthbert Grant became a leader of the M騁is--a distinct group of mixed European and Indigenous people who developed communities along fur trading routes in the 1800s. He saw his people through conflict and change and...

Could you survive trapped underwater? Harrison Okene: Sixty Hours Underwater in the True Survival series explores Okene'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 levels. Clear...

Fans of the New York Times best-selling series can find out what makes a hero with puzzles, mazes, quizzes, and brain-busting challenges. Based on Brad Meltzer's series about historical figures from Martin Luther King Jr. to Sacagawea, this activity book features favorites from the...

The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody's Good at Something, The sequel to Which Forks First, is based on actual events from Prince A Sanders' life. This story embodies two major themes that are commonly faced in today's society; The journey to discovering one's...

Welcome to the disaster zone where awful accidents kill people around the world. Follow along to see how a famous stuntman met his end at the hands (peel) of an orange, a harsh Greek lawmaker was killed by cloaks, and a groundbreaking balloonist died...

Miriam wasn't perfect . . . but with God's power, her courage changed the world.Miriam was given one of the world's hardest babysitting jobs: to hide her infant brother in the Nile River while danger lurked. Her quick thinking protected little Moses and helped...

Welcome to the disaster zone where we can learn all about atrocious animal deaths. We'll see how the father of tragedy was killed by a tragic turtle, a gutsy soldier experienced death by elephant, and a king died from a monkey bite. There's no...

Welcome to the disaster zone where frightful foods are killer. Discover the Swedish king who killed himself by stuffing his gut, the famous philosopher who was taken down by apricots, and how the love for beans killed in ancient Greece. There's so much to...

In one decisive moment, Cameron Townsend understood that God had called him to translate the Bible into the language of his Guatemalan friends. For Cam, the obstacles were small in comparison to the growing reward of helping the diverse people of Guatemala, Mexico, and...

An estimated 13 million students in the United States have dyslexia, a neurologic disorder that impairs reading. Reading quickly and accurately is often the key to success in school. Without it, many dyslexics struggle and fail. Some, however, go on to achieve wild success....

As early as second grade, I discovered a passion for American history. John Lewis marched with Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights movement. John Lewis inspired me to become involved as an advocate for common sense gun control, climate change, racial justice,...

At age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would one day lead hundreds of slaves...

Walter Payton was arguably the greatest running back in the history of professional football. A star for the Chicago Bears from 1974 to 1987, Payton rushed for a National Football League career record of 16,726 yards. Known to football fans everywhere as "Sweetness," he...

Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed! This follow-up to Fantastic Failures offers up a second dose of fascinating stories featuring flops that turned into triumphs.Kids today are under a lot of pressure to succeed, but failure has an important place in...

Long before the trend of canine YouTube stars, Missouri had Jim the Wonder Dog, a Depression Era hunting dog that many believed was either a genius or possessed of clairvoyant skills. Evidence existed for both: Jim predicted seven Kentucky Derby winners and the winners...

Seventeen-year-old Dwight Lyman Moody changed his name, moved to Boston, and began pursuing dreams of becoming a wealthy businessman. But God had other plans for him. Instead of business, evangelism would be his life's work. D.L. devoted his life to proclaiming the gospel, serving...

This is the illustrated story of Gu瀇ur, from the Icelandic saga of Erik the Red and the Greenland sagas. She travelled with the Vikings to Greenland after 1000 CE, and settled in Vinland in North America a few years later. Gu瀇ur gave birth to...

"A wealthy Irish girl rescuing children in India? An English maid preaching the gospel in China? An American pilot serving missionaries in Ecuador? Christian Heroes" Then & Now chronicles the exciting, challenging, and deeply touching true stories of ordinary men and women whose trust...

Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for Who HQ's entertaining biography of P. T. Barnum: politician, businessman, and The Greatest Showman on Earth After moving from Connecticut to New York City in 1834, twenty-four-year-old Phineas Taylor Barnum launched his now-legendary...

As a young boy, Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to becoming a great inventor in this nonfiction picture book from the acclaimed author-illustrator of Pop! and Daredevil. When your ears are cold, you can wear earmuffs, but that wasn't true for Chester...

Hazelle has been living in the Grace Home, an orphanage in New York City, for almost a year. Now she and several other children have been put on a train headed for Texas, where they will be placed with families that want children. But...

Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod's waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark, the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth? Sy Montgomery and Keith...

The Sky is Where My Heart Is is a biography of the first woman pilot in the Republic of Korea named Kim, Kyung O (Kim for short in the story), who is mother of the book's author Jean Jiyoung Lee's. This real life story...

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year The Sun Does Shine is an extraordinary testament to the power of hope sustained through the darkest times, now adapted for younger readers, with a revised foreword by Just Mercy author Bryan Stevenson. In 1985,...

A lot can happen in 12 square meters: you can fall in love, see the world, and go on the greatest adventures of your life. Although small in size, the Fuchur opened up the entire world to Steffen Russak and his beloved wife Marianne....

Henry Ossawa Tanner was one of the true greats. Though slight and spare of body, he never spared himself in a life of devotion to high art. This volume takes the reader through Tanner's life and career, showing his many struggles and sacrifices. Wherever...

The story of a department-store trainee who became the richest man in America and owner of the biggest retail store in the world: Walmart. Sam Walton used the money he earned in the army, along with some financial help from his family, to open...

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...

This book expresses the culture of the Hispanic world through children's poems, rhymes, riddles, tongue twisters, sayings, and recipes for the whole family to enjoy. The poems and recipes were written by the author, Mrs. Rincón. Martha Nguyen, a former student of Mrs. Rincon's,...

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...

From the pioneers of the early days of the sport to the superstars of today, Legends of Women's Basketball tells the stories of the women who have thrilled and inspired fans both on and off the basketball court.Author: Emma HuddlestonISBN-10: 163494299XISBN-13: 9781634942997Publisher: Press Box...

Charging into battle surrounded by smoking fuses, Blackbeard was a terrifying foe to face In this action-packed graphic narrative, colorful illustrations and engaging dialogue tell the true story of Blackbeard, from his days as Edward Teach to his infamous blockade of Charleston. Historical quotes,...

Irenaeus is remembered for his work in helping the church to preserve the faith handed on by the apostles and to defend it when it was attacked. In this simply written and beautifully illustrated book, Simonetta Carr shows young readers the difficulties the early...

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...

From bestselling authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin comes the epic, untold story one of the most powerful Sioux warriors of all time, Red Cloud--now adapted for a younger audience! "I have but a small spot of land left. The Great Spirit told me...

In this edition of one of the most popular educational series for children ever published, young readers will learn about Henry Ford's childhood. Ford's natural curiosity and mechanical ability was apparent during his boyhood on a Michigan farm, leading him to a life of...

Throughout the history of the United States' national pastime, great players have thrilled fans with home run blasts, dazzling pitching performances, and skillful defensive work in the field. This title explores achievements of baseball's greats from over 100 years of Major League competition. The...

Even the most well-known people have struggled to succeed This follow-up to Fantastic Failures offers up a second dose of fascinating stories featuring flops that turned into triumphs. Kids today are under a lot of pressure to succeed, but failure has an important place...

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

Thomas Edison: Inspiration and Hard Work details Edison's rise from humble beginnings and his unceasing struggle to overcome obstacles. His genius and investigative methods shaped the future and continue to influence new generations. With only three months of formal education, Thomas Edison grew up...

Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Boston Celtics pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as Bill Russell.Author: Michael E. GoodmanISBN-10: 1628325690ISBN-13: 9781628325690Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.90h x 8.20w x 0.30dAccelerated...

As an Olympic runner, a bombardier in the Army Air Corps, and a prisoner of war, Louis Zamperini was determined to thrive and survive. Never backing down from a challenge, Louie lived a life of adventure while modeling hope and forgiveness to a generation....