Biography & Autobiography - Kids

How does someone become a U.S. army soldier? What do soldiers do? Learn about how U.S. army soldiers work, train, and moreAuthor: M. KirkmanISBN-10: 1543590691ISBN-13: 9781543590692Publisher: Capstone PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.52lbsSize: 9.10h x 7.20w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level:...

Vivid storytelling brings American history to life and place readers in the shoes of twelve people who experienced an iconic moment of U.S. history - the Battle of the Alamo. In early 1836, a small group of Texas volunteer soldiers occupied the Alamo fort...

You know Bill Gates as a wealthy and successful man. You only see the end-result of his struggles because he was not born rich. He made himself rich through years of hardwork and sacrifices. By knowing his story, your child will become encouraged to...

You've probably heard of Magellan in your history books but do you really know his story? You might only know of his achievements and incredible voyages but to know where he got his bravery from, you must first know how he grew up. This...

Surfer Bethany Hamilton paddled out into the ocean for a early morning session with friends. Suddenly, she was attacked by a tiger shark and badly wounded. Learn how Bethany managed to survive losing her arm in this riveting true story.Author: Katie MarsicoISBN-10: 1541523539ISBN-13: 9781541523531Publisher:...

Aron Ralston went for a normal hike on a normal day. But he slipped, got stuck in a canyon for five days, and wound up amputating his own arm to survive. Filled with suspense as well as information about hiking and survival, this gripping,...

Though Johnny Appleseed is a folk hero, he was also a real person--John Chapman. Chapman's life became legendary as he planted apple trees across the Midwest of the United States in the 1800s. In this entertaining volume, readers will learn about an extraordinary man...

Dean Jamieson was murdered on 04/04/2006, leaving an irreplaceable void in the lives of those who held him dear. Dean's mother, Josephine, pens a devastating novel that is a deeply intimate and personal examination of the life and death of her child and the...

Texans are proud of the ranching traditions of their state. The Texas ranchers presented in this book helped develop some of those traditions. They provided some colorful chapters in the state's history. Famous ranchers include such notables as Charles Goodnight, Richard King, George W....

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro tennis player Serena Williams. Describes her childhood, when she started playing tennis, and how he got to be a pro tennis player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.Author: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 1681511398ISBN-13:...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro basketball player LeBron James. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websitesAuthor: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 168151138XISBN-13: 9781681511382Publisher:...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro baseball player Bryce Harper. Describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be an MLB player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.Author: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 1681511355ISBN-13: 9781681511351Publisher:...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on US pro snowboarder Chloe Kim. Describes her childhood, when she started riding a snowboard, and how he got to be one of the youngest pro halfpipe and slopestyle snowboarders. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary,...

A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on pro soccer player Carli Lloyd. Describes her childhood, when she started playing soccer, and how she got to be a pro soccer player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites.Author: Elizabeth RaumISBN-10: 1681511320ISBN-13:...

Introduces readers to the life and work of Pope Francis. Engaging infographics, thought-provoking discussion questions, and eye-catching photos give the reader an invaluable look into Vatican City, the Catholic Church, and the office of its current leader.Author: Kelsey JoppISBN-10: 1641854227ISBN-13: 9781641854221Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of actor Gal Gadot. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about her life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in Gadots...

Many of the products we use every day were invented by African Americans, although these inventors unfortunately have not often been given credit for their contributions. Readers will take a fascinating look at the black men and women who have helped shape the world...

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time...

Could you survive being trapped and stranded in the desert? Aron Ralston: Trapped in the Desert in the True Survival series explores Ralston's shocking survival story. The book is written with a high interest level and lower level of complexity to serve more mature...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of Mr. Potato Head, George Lerner. Follow the story of Lerner as he takes Mr. Potato Head from its start as a cereal-box prize to a kit of pieces that kids stuck into real...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the Monopoly board game, Charles B. Darrow. Follow the story of Darrow as he develops Monopoly from its roots as a tool to demonstrate the benefits of single tax through its evolution to...

In this title, unwrap the life of hot dog manufacturer Oscar F. Mayer Readers will follow Mayer's journey from his early days as an apprentice at Armour & Company to opening his own butcher shop and the development of custom sausages and quality meats....

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of All Stars, Chuck Taylor. Follow Taylor's story from his early years as a basketball star, to his career as a salesman for Converse, and his development of the Chuck Taylor All Star. Entertaining...

Author: Beksultan NurzhekeyevISBN-10: 1499096143ISBN-13: 9781499096149Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/02/2015Pages: 50Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.19lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d

There are many other poker games. I could write another volume on the wild-card games alone. Basically, the play is similar to the popular games so far discussed. Any good player will soon figure a new game to his advantage. Never get into a...

Annie Oakley showed audiences from around the world that she could shoot almost anything. She was one of the most respected and talented sharpshooters in history. Learn more in Annie Oakley, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes seriesAuthor: Jill ForanISBN-10: 1489695680ISBN-13: 9781489695680Publisher:...

Pocahontas was the daughter of a powerful Native American chief. She helped keep peace between the Native Americans and settlers from Europe. Learn more in Pocahontas, one of the titles in the Folk Heroes series.Author: Sandra BeckerISBN-10: 1489695621ISBN-13: 9781489695628Publisher: Av2Language: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library...

In this graphic novel, Simon Schwartz weaves biography and fiction together to explore the life of Arctic adventurer Matthew Henson. Moving between different time periods and incorporating Inuit mythology, Schwartz offers a fresh perspective on the many challenges Henson confronted during his life. As...

Paul Robeson proved his prowess on the football field and excelled in college and law school in an era that offered few opportunities to African Americans. He won international acclaim as a singer and actor, but was blacklisted as a controversial political activist. Today,...

After having a book snatched from her little hand, Mary McLeod, the child of former slaves, resolved to learn to read. Many years later, with 1.50 in her pocket, Mary McLeod Bethune set out to make education a reality for other African Americans. The...

On August 26th, 2005, I traveled with my two sons to Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp where over one million Jews were killed. The three of us made the trip by train, just as my parents were forced to do in 1942, first my...

In The Day I Became a Superhero, seven-year-old Ommeh faces the toughest day in her life during a fatal car crash with her parents. She is alone and frightened at first, but something miraculous happens when she gets in touch with her inner superhero...

Sojourner Truth is best known for her famous speech at the Ohio Women's Rights Convention in 1851 in which she asked, "Ain't I a woman?" Born into slavery in 1797, she escaped to freedom with her baby daughter by 1826. But freedom held hardships...

From the author of Barbaro comes the triumphant story of the 2015 Triple Crown and Breeders Cup winner, American Pharoah. When American Pharoah won the American Triple Crown and the Breeders' Cup Classic in 2015 he became the first horse to win the "Grand...

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 a family she's created, and her efforts to make peace with her past. Ashley Rhodes-Courter spent...

Parents often celebrate their children's achievements by giving them trophies, money, or some sort of prize. But You are a Masterpiece celebrates "running the race," and it demonstrates that the greatest reward comes from within yourself--hearing that little voice inside of you saying, "You...

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...

Readers will follow Tubman as she escapes to freedom and then risks her own freedom and life to rescue others from slavery. The graphic format will make it easy for readers to see what Tubman did for slaves in this country, and a timeline...

A young individual named Dylan was robbed of his youth losing everything every average young man should obtain. He was brought up having nothing having to earn everything on his own. At sixteen he was forced to live on his own holding no work...

Author: Nam BuiISBN-10: 1469196239ISBN-13: 9781469196237Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/20/2012Pages: 138Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are more than their unlikely love story and fairy-tale wedding. Prince Harry has evolved from his early life as son of Princess Diana and Prince Charles and his shenanigans as a young prince. His military service, fundraising for veteran's...

The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from their families,...

The stories of the many women who excel in STEM fields, despite real obstacles, need to be told. This book assembles profiles of Nobel Laureates, as well as those who were overlooked. It introduces the reader to women who received encouragement from their families,...

For many, his name brings to mind both the glory and terrible danger of exploration: Marco Polo. Come along as this informative and engaging book describes Marco's travels from his native Italy past many obstacles, to the farthest reaches of Asia and back home...

In 1325, a young Muslim man named Ibn Battuta set out on a religious pilgrimage to Mecca. It would be nearly thirty years before he returned home. Ibn Battuta was a fourteenth-century pilgrim, traveler, scholar, and writer. He walked, sailed, and rode some seventy-five...

The river in New York State and the Canadian bay both bear Henry Hudson's name. During the 16th century, this English mariner sailed one important voyage after another. This guide covers his quest for the Northwest Passage, his time in the Arctic, his voyage...

Explorer Sir Francis Drake is renowned for being the first Englishman to sail completely around the world. His adventures set England on a course for successfully sailing the seas, but like most explorers, his adventures were full of successes and failures alike. In this...

As one of America's first celebrities, Benjamin Franklin was immensely popular in his time and remains so today. This Founding Father was a diplomat, inventor, traveler, civic leader, librarian, author, and the list goes on. This compelling biography opens the door to Benjamin Franklin's...

In 1619, Dutch traders sold twenty Africans to English settlers for the purposes of slave labor. By the late seventeenth century, enslaved Africans would become the primary source of labor in America, especially in the South. While the North relied more on technology after...

Few people in history have had as significant an impact on the shaping of multiple cultures as Christopher Columbus, the explorer who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492 in search of a sea route from Europe to Asia. He has been widely admired...