Biography & Autobiography - Kids

The year is 1775. America is a grand experiment. Colonists are writing anonymous pamphlets about their hopes for this new country. British redcoats walk the streets. Enslaved African American women and men work on tobacco and sugar plantations. A young lawyer named Patrick Henry...

Tippytoes the Urban Raccoon is Karen E. Smith's fourth children's book about discovering nature literacy. The rhyming story is about a family of raccoons who invade a city back lane, trying to find food in garbage cans while a man and a young boy...

Chien-Shiung Wu overcame tremendous discrimination and hardship in her lifetime. As a female child in China, it was difficult for her to get a proper education, so at the age of twenty-four, she moved to the United States to study physics. She eventually became...

Extreme sports have become some of the most popular sports among young people and they have begun to create their own superstars. Dave Mirra is one such star. This biography gives readers an intimate look at the master of BMX's rise to fame.Author: Aaron...

It takes fierce determination and expert training to be part of a special forces team. Have you got the right stuff? This compelling book looks at the work special ops members do and what kind of training and aptitude is required for various careers.Author:...

From enlisted sailor to officer, full-time or reserve, joining the navy is a simple process. The harder part is choosing a career from the dozens of different options. This helpful book describes how each career in the navy works and what skills are required...

Major Mary Jennings Hegar helped fight off a group of 150 Taliban soldiers while landing a U.S. air force helicopter. Compelling real life stories in this book about careers in the air force will help you picture whether one of these jobs is for...

Janet Ivey, Emmy-award winning PBS children's TV host and president of Explore Mars, tells the fascinating story of Mary Anning, the fossil hunter from Lyme Regis, England who introduced to the modern world a revolutionary, scientific approach to understanding prehistoric life. Using the device...

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

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of professional snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of...

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

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

Introduces readers to the development of women's softball, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: A. W. BuckeyISBN-10: 1644931427ISBN-13: 9781644931424Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages:...

Introduces readers to the development of women's track and field, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: Sheila LlanasISBN-10: 164493065XISBN-13: 9781644930656Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Introduces readers to the development of women's hockey, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: Kaitlyn DulingISBN-10: 1644930609ISBN-13: 9781644930601Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format:...

Introduces readers to the development of women's basketball, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Author: A. W. BuckeyISBN-10: 1644930595ISBN-13: 9781644930595Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages:...

Our expert author picks the best players in the 20-plus year history of the WNBA. Find out what made the players stars and how they helped build the league into what it has become. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of...

Winner at the 2017 Moonbeam Spirit Award and at the 2017 International Latino Book Awards. Pablo Pineda is the first European with Down Syndrome to obtain a university degree. This is his endearing story, which reminds us that the only disability is not understanding...

This title focuses on John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry, guiding readers through its historical context, goals, and legacy. Critical thinking questions and two "Voices from the Past" special features help readers understand and analyze the various views people held at the time.Author: Kelsey...

Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs, was once a young atheist determined to experience everything the world had to offer. Yet he regretted that God did not exist, wishing that a heart of love beat somewhere in the universe. When the Romanian...

Like many artists before her, Zora Neale Hurston received virtually no recognition for her work until after her death. Hurston began her career as an anthropologist, observing and documenting the tension of race relations in the American South. She strove to expose the horrific...

His was the greatest of talents, concealed beneath a carefree exterior. Duke Ellington possessed musical genius, which he claimed to exert for the glory of God and on behalf of his fellow African Americans. Readers will get to know the many sides of the...

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are a shining example of a young couple who are not only successful in their careers, he as a tech entrepreneur and she as a pediatrician, but who also serve as role models for socially conscious...

A world without telephones? Impossible for most young readers to imagine. Let them know they can thank inventor Alexander Graham Bell for every ringtone Filled with facts and photos, Bell's story highlights the scientific process he followed, failures and all, from identifying a problem...

The light bulbs we use today in our schools and homes are thanks to Thomas Edison. What were the steps Edison took that led him to the world-changing invention we know him for today?Author: Lucia RaatmaISBN-10: 1977109748ISBN-13: 9781977109743Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Walt Disney forever changed the world when he made his animation and entertainment dreams come true. For millions of people, Disney and magic are inextricably connected. But what was Walt like as a child? He fed his imagination by going to parades and plays,...

This delightful book is perfect for kids aged 4-7 who want to learn more about the amazing work that chefs do to provide for their community. With its easy-to-understand text and eye-catching photos, young readers will be captivated as they explore the world of...

What is a Master ? He is someone who has put all his strength and all his qualities to work to achieve something great. You can become a master of karate, a master of ballet or a master of computer science. But you can...

Years and years ago a little five-year-old boy knelt at his mother's knee and repeated this little prayer, phrase by phrase, after her: "And, dear Lord, when I grow up, may I be a missionary-at the four corners of the earth-preaching the gospel-for Jesus'...

Juan Ponce de Leon was a young soldier in Spain when Christopher Columbus made his first voyage to the New World. De Leon accompanied him on his second voyage, and later became Governor of Puerto Rico. On voyages of his own, he explored other...

Emma Marques is "Emma the Brave." Emma was diagnosed with DIPG, an aggressive and inoperable brain tumor, and she was notorious with her doctors for being a "Warrior Princess" during her extensive treatment regimen. Emma went through radiation treatments, sometimes close to two hours...

Brings to light 12 forgotten Americans who made history such as Mary Elizabeth Bowser who pretended to be a slave so she could spy on a powerful Confederate family; Dave Kopay who was the first professional athlete to publicly declare he was gay; Henrietta...

Frances Ridley Havergal: A Poet for the King takes one on an adventure of this famous, English hymn writer and her surprisingly ordinary life. This is the story of a young woman who came to know and love God so deeply that His glory...

Plows in the 1830s were not suitable for sticky sod, so John Deere invented a smooth, steel plow that worked for many farmers. He continued to press on by creating his own company and building a brand that is well-known today. In this title,...

Ellen Degeneres is one of the most successful women in entertainment today. The talk show host and comedian has won fans for years with her sense of humor and her fun personality. While many people watch Ellen on TV, few know the real story...

In this title, unwrap the life of talented McDonald's restaurants builder, Ray Kroc! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in Oak Park, Illinois. Students can follow Kroc's success story from his education at Oak Park and...

In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Kellogg's cereal pioneer, Dr. John Harvey Kellogg and W.K. Kellogg! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on these Food Dudes, beginning with their childhood in Battle Creek, Michigan. Students can follow their success story from John's...

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Hershey's chocolate creator, Milton Hershey! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Students can follow Hershey's success story from his apprenticeship at Royer's Ice Cream Parlor...

In this title, unwrap the life of talented Wendy's founder Dave Thomas Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood love of restaurants. Students can follow Thomas's success story from his teenage years in the restaurant business, to...

In this title, unwrap the life of talented KFC creator Colonel Harland Sanders Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude, beginning with his childhood in rural Indiana. Students can follow Sanders's success from his early days as family cook to his...

Religious freedom, economic security, and the allure of a second chance drew thousands of settlers away from their European homeland to the shores of what would one day become the United States. Under their tireless watch, new colonies were established, new traditions, customs, and...

Exciting book of extreme sports adventures by daring, lifelong adventurer, Gary PaulsenAuthor: Gary PaulsenISBN-10: 1905665148ISBN-13: 9781905665143Publisher: Pollinger LimitedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2006Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.36lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.22dLarge PrintAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 6Point Value: 3Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 65168 / How Angel Peterson Got...

Louis Riel is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or...

Isobel Kuhn wasn't always a missionary - she wasn't always a Christian.Her teachers discouraged a belief in God and promoted evolution. Isobel sometimes doubted whether there was anybody there at all to hear her prayers. "They don't go beyond the ceiling you know," she...

Sofie Koborg Br sen is eleven years old and, like other children of her age, goes to a mainstream school, loves reading comics and being with her family and her cat, Teddy. But Sofie is not the same as everyone else - she has...

Eugenie Clark is known as "The Shark Lady." She worked to show that sharks were important to ocean life. Find out more in Eugenie Clark, one of the titles in the My First Science Biography series.Author: Margaret WeberISBN-10: 1791111343ISBN-13: 9781791111342Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format:...

A historical account of Martin Luther King's assassination, including the events leading up to it, the people involved, the conditions of racial tension, and the lingering aftermath.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1608187470ISBN-13: 9781608187478Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2016Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.30h x 8.80w x 0.40dAccelerated...

A historical account of John F. Kennedy's assassination, including the events leading up to it, the people involved, conspiracy theories surrounding his death, and the lingering aftermath.Author: Valerie BoddenISBN-10: 1608187462ISBN-13: 9781608187461Publisher: Creative EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2016Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 10.30h x 8.80w x 0.40dAccelerated...

Tells the story of an ambitious man who was heralded as a heroic conqueror, a ruthless explorer who presented his king with a territory nine times larger than Spain itself, and a skilled military commander whose actions forever altered the land that we know...

Throughout his life, Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (the Truthful) provided a role model to all those around him. Wishing only to earn the pleasure of Allah and His Messenger, he donated all his possessions in the way of Allah and was unswerving in his support...