Biography & Autobiography - Kids

In 1607 Henry Hudson set sail in search of the Northwest Passage. He turned up empty-handed after two attempts. The following year, the Dutch East India Company hired him to find the Northeast Passage. This journey, too, ended in frustration. In 1610 Hudson made...

In 1540 Francisco V zquez de Coronado marched from northern Mexico in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola, reputed to hold great treasures. He found Cibola, but discovered that this Zuni village didn't have the treasures he sought. Coronado kept searching for gold-filled...

Well before Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, Aleck (as his family called him) was a curious boy, interested in how and why he was able to hear the world all around him. His father was a speech therapist who invented the Visible Alphabet...

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: 1644930633ISBN-13: 9781644930632Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages:...

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:...

George Washington: 25 Great Projects You Can Build Yourself offers a fascinating look into the life and times of our nation's first president. Readers ages 9 and up can explore Washington's years as a young Virginia gentleman, his military battles, and his political contributions...

From forensic scientists and intelligence agents in the field to cyber action teams and counter-terror workers, this exciting book examines the kinds of work done by people in undercover operations. Special attention is given to the skills and education required to do these specialized,...

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

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,...

Endorsed by Donald Trump: "Houston has written a book that should be read by all high school students and parents who are looking for a productive and successful future. 'Schooled for Success' is a terrific handbook for learning the basics in an easy-to-read format....

St Shenouda the Archimandrite is one of the most celebrated monastic leaders of the fifth century. As a young monk, he was unanimously chosen to be the Abbot of the monastery because of his great devotion, holiness and service. During his monastic leadership, the...

Kyle Keegan was like many teenagers: eager to fit in at school, he experimented with alcohol and drugs. Soon, his abuse of these substances surpassed experimentation and became a ruthless addiction to heroin that nearly destroyed his life. Now in recovery, Keegan tells his...

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...

Born in an affluent family, Jawaharlal grew up as a pampered child. A keen observer of news, he was deeply interested in Indian nationalism even while he was studying at Cambridge. Slowly, he got involved in the Indian freedom struggle. While Jawaharlal's speeches reflected...

A book about adventure, about family, about never giving up, and about what we can achieve when we work together. This is an inspirational picture book, published in support of the creation of the Captain Tom Foundation, which tells the incredible story of the...

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...

"Sheroes of COVID: The women leading in the crisis" is a global, crowdsourced collection of stories that recognizes the disproportionate exposure and impact of women during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book focuses on the positive stories happening around the world, recognizing heroines, unsung or...

It's said that New Orleans' "culture doesn't come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets." It is a proud city with interwoven stories of fun and food mixed with the horror of slavery and tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. With that much...

You're living through a very unique time in history. Here you can capture what it was like and look forward to the future.The book has been designed for kids, ages 5+, and is perfect for adults too.This is a great affordable gift for anyone.The...

From the first women who broke through the glass ceiling to the superstars of the modern media environment, Legendary Women in Sports Media tells the stories of the women who fought for equality in sports journalism and inspired a new generation of female sports...

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: 163494285XISBN-13: 9781634942850Publisher: Press Box...

Disguised as a man, Mary Read set sail from Holland in the 1700s. Her thirst for adventure led her into daring acts, from cannonfire-filled raids to heroic duels. This graphic title traces Read's life from her early days in the military to her adventures...

For decades, Spanish colonists in the Caribbean lived in fear of one man: Henry Morgan. Attacking towns that others would not think to attack, Morgan quickly made a name for himself, and piles of gold as well In this graphic narrative, reluctant readers will...

Some of the most important American products and ideas have been developed by people born outside the United States. They have influenced every part of U.S. culture, from what people wear and drive to how they stay healthy, how they communicate with each other,...

Ethan talks about his autism as his super powers and some of the challenges he experiences from having those super powers. This book helps young readers understand how autism affects the way Ethan experiences and interacts with the world. It also offers 5 easy...

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:...