Biography & Autobiography - Kids

This is about a boy who was born in California and raised in Kentucky. He hitchhiked two thousand miles at the age of fifteen and got into the military life.Author: Douglas JonesISBN-10: 8887632308ISBN-13: 9798887632308Publisher: Newman SpringsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/23/2023Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w...

Childhood should be a time of love, safety, and security. Childhood shouldn't be hard. But for Dr. Christopher Smith, what shouldn't have been was. This is the true inspiring story of Dr. Smith, who overcame being a homeless teenager to become a physician at...

This true story, "Faith in the Middle" is Ms. Holwerda's account, from a 4 1/2year-old's perspective, of her family's 1941 experience and its impact on her life. What was to have been an ordinary ocean voyage, turned disastrous. Her words vividly capture her Mother's...

Sonia Sotomayor is the first Hispanic person to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read about her path in life that brought her to this high office.Author: Stephanie GastonISBN-10: 1039661939ISBN-13: 9781039661936Publisher: Crabtree SeedlingsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/01/2022Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.60h x 8.10w x 0.30dAccelerated...

This book is an enjoyable read about stories of different type of students. You will be amazed as to how each of the students are different from one another. As they say do not judge a book by its cover.Author: Mr ReddISBN-10: 196060547XISBN-13: 9781960605474Publisher:...

Childhood should be a time of love, safety, and security. Childhood shouldn't be hard. But for Dr. Christopher Smith, what shouldn't have been was. This is the true inspiring story of Dr. Smith, who overcame being a homeless teenager to become a physician at...

After being in a dog rescue for two years, Charlie finds his forever home. Mr. Bill and Miss Pat havebeen searching for another dog to fill the void in their hearts, after the loss of their beloved dog, Storm Cloud.Based on the true story...

This book will provide every girl with s-heroes who will show you how you too can achieve anything you choose. From a successful writer and author (like Gloria Steinem), to a champion tennis player (like Billie Jean King), to a Nobel Peace Prize winner...

When many young children visit the dentist for the first time, they don't know what to expect. It's a new environment with various kinds of noises and sounds. When a stranger wants them to open their mouth for close to an hour, many children...

This book will provide every girl with s-heroes who will show you how you too can achieve anything you choose. From a successful writer and author (like Gloria Steinem), to a champion tennis player (like Billie Jean King), to a Nobel Peace Prize winner...

Eugenia was inspired to write this book using her wise and affectionate Siamese Blue Point Cat to tell the story of her frenetic life on the DO OH DA AH Ranch in New Mexico. PYE describes the constant activity of the comings and goings...

Do you know the story of Rosa Parks? How are unsolved crimes connected to a bus boycott? The history stories you think you know may not be what they seem. Find out how and why myths took the place of fact over time, and...

Une histoire lyrique, inspirée de faits réels, de deux meilleurs amis qui, quand ils sont enfants, décident d'escalader le mont Everest quand ils seront grands. Ils ont suivi leur plan, après avoir grandi, être allés à l'université, ils ont économisé et se sont entraînés...

Award-winning nonfiction picture book creator Meghan McCarthy tells the story of how Chester Greenwood went from having cold ears to becoming a great inventor in this nonfiction picture book. Earmuffs keep people warm and cozy on cold days, but who invented the wintertime accessory?...

Lonek's Journey tells the true story of an 11-year-old Jewish boy's escape from Nazi-occupied Poland and his subsequent deportation to a Siberian gulag. When he is freed from the Russian slave labor camp, he begins a two-year journey over thousands of miles of sea...

Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk is known as one of the greatest athletes of all time, but he hasn't done it alone. From his family who introduced him to the sport to his time as a member of the Bones Brigade to his recent Boom...

As DM of Banda, Dr. Heera Lal's notable achievements and projects include - Startup Innovation Summit in Banda district, 90 plus awareness campaign to increase voting percentage, prison reform program, 'Save the pond' campaign in summer to deal with water crisis, eradication of malnutrition...

"Keep Moving Forward, Henry" is a children's book that is a great read-aloud based on the true story of Henry Luvert, one of the first African Americans to serve as a firefighter in 1981 in the small college town of Eugene, Oregon. This beautifully...

Author: Jennifer Macbain-StephensISBN-10: 1435890957ISBN-13: 9781435890954Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2003Pages: 116Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.30d

David Milgaard was a troubled kid, and he got into lots of trouble. Unfortunately, that made it easy for the Saskatoon police to brand him as a murderer. At seventeen, David Milgaard was arrested, jailed, and convicted for the rape and murder of a...

She is one of the most iconic performers of her generation. From her early days in Destiny's Child to her career as a highly successful solo artist, she has created numerous hit albums, starred in many films, and performed for legions of passionate fans...

In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of blue jeans, Levi Strauss. Follow Strauss's story from his early years as a dry goods merchant to his invention with Jacob Davis of the denim jeans. Fun facts, a helpful timeline, a glossary,...

There's a new teacher at school, and everyone in Mrs. Madden's third-grade class is curious about her. She walks around on crutches all the time The students have many questions. Because Mrs. Madden doesn't know all the answers, she invites the new teacher, Miss...

This is a book about how love can destroy all the bravery in one's life and how I managed to fix it again. This is a book about dreams that don't come true and those that do. This is a book about catching the...

This unique and hopeful biography collection explores the lives of 29 individuals from diverse backgrounds who turned their childhood struggles - their personal "troublemakers" - into strengths that enabled them to live their lives to the fullest. Troublemakers and Superpowers is filled with hopeful...

As long as there are lessons to learn, the shaping and forming of the tapestry of our lives will perhaps always begin through instruction and teachable moments. When a young girl with a true love of learning and reading goes on to become an...

Papa Benny is a grandfather that loves to spend time with his grandchildren. The grandchildren enjoy riding around in Big Red, playing outside, completing homework, while listening to their grandfathers wisdom and knowledge. He makes friends with everybody that he meets. Everyone loves and...

The Zinda Family is at it again. This time, the boys use the girls as their test dummies to see if a raft they made in the backyard floats Watch as the kids float down the mill pond before Snapper saves the day Author:...

Stars of the NFL includes profiles of twenty-eight top players. This includes great quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes, other offensive powerhouses like Ja'Marr Chase and Travis Kelce, defensive mainstays like Aaron Donald and T. J. Watt, and special team standouts like Justin...

Millions of Jews were murdered during the Holocaust. Those people fortunate enough to survive had their lives destroyed by the Nazis. Survivors had to rebuild their lives, often from nothing: no homes, no jobs, and no family. Author Betty N. Hoffman details stories of...

More than anything in the world, little Joe wanted to grow up and become a police officer just like his dad. The problem was, Joe was born with birth defects giving him a speech impediment, bad eyesight, and flat feet. The bullies at school...

Welcome to the world of real possibility Our award-winning children's book is packed with adventure, inspiration, and interests that will get your 9-11 year old child ready to take on the world. Written for both boys and girls, this role-model book is styled like...

Santa can't be everywhere all of the time - or can he? For this reason, Santa himself appointed his number 1 elf to teach, tutor, and mentor his best Regional Representatives so that the spirit of giving, happiness, and love could be spread limitlessly...

This is a memoir of my personal and professional experiences working with seniors and their families. As a social worker I've worked with individuals with both physical and cognitive impairments in both the community and various long-term care settings. Although lots of supports exist...

Author: Melanie ApelISBN-10: 143589099XISBN-13: 9781435890992Publisher: Rosen Publishing GroupLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/01/2003Pages: 112Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.46lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.29d

Come be inspired by fifteen heroes that helped shape the world we live in Learn what they did and the impact their actions had on people all over the world. Through short poems, young readers will learn about the incredible accomplishments of these famous...

Aaron Dorisca was born on October 28, 2007. He is 12 years old and is the oldest of two siblings. He is a courageous warrior who has been battling Anaplastic Astrocytoma which is a rare and very aggressive brain tumor since the tender age...

This high-interest history of the National Football League's Denver Broncos highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as John Elway.Author: Jim WhitingISBN-10: 1640261397ISBN-13: 9781640261396Publisher: Creative Education/Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2019Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 10.40h x 9.00w x 0.40dAccelerated...

This high-interest history of the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys highlights memorable games, summarizes seasonal triumphs and defeats, and features standout players such as Emmitt Smith.Author: Jim WhitingISBN-10: 1640261389ISBN-13: 9781640261389Publisher: Creative Education/Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/15/2019Pages: 48Format: Library BindingWeight: 1.00lbsSize: 10.40h x 9.00w x 0.40dAccelerated...

On August 21, 2017 the path of totality stretched across the United States from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. My husband (John), son (Jeremy), and I drove north to Nebraska to be in the path of totality. Our destination lay east of...

In the West during the late 1800s, guns were tools-as good or as bad as the men who used them. Buffalo hunters used guns to earn their living. Many Westerners hunted wild game to feed themselves and their families. Outlaws used their guns for...

After carrying their story around for years, a mother and daughter share their personal recollection of a tornado hitting their hometown. Sally was in the middle of the storm, and Mary, her daughter, was across town on the other end of the phone. Experience...

Journey of a 10-year-old girl who escaped Vietnam and found freedom in America. Despite encountering many obstacles on her path, she was able to endure and transform them into a happy and successful life. This inspirational true story is to be enjoyed by children,...

These are the real-life teenage diaries of Marita A. Hansen written between 1988 and 1993, where boys, sport, boys, and family, and boys are her major priorities, and did I mention boys? You will either cringe or laugh out loud as she blunders her...

Cheryl's Dad had a crazy plan. He wanted to build a cement boat and take the entire family, including a newborn, on a voyage around the world. They would leave their home on the eastern coast of Australia, sail to India, around Africa, and...

Author: Diamond TaylorISBN-10: 1462867952ISBN-13: 9781462867950Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/13/2011Pages: 102Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.68lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d

This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have...

The Innocence of youth, contrasted with critical world events unfolding beyond their little town, occurs in the simple and sometimes frightening daily occurrences in the life of Raymond and his brother Allan. Living in Boston Bar, a Canadian railroad town, during World War Two,...

The Amazing Rise of Jeremy Lin takes readers inside the unexpected NBA career rise of Jeremy Lin during his 2011-2012 season with the New York Knicks. Provides background leading up to Lin's mega-popularity, review of the season, why the world was shocked, and what...

This story tells about one of my favorite childhood experiences. Every year our cousins would spend part of the summer with us. Since we lived on a farm, we had a large world to explore with our play limited to our imagination. Stopping our...