Biography & Autobiography - Kids

Come along with Cat on a magical journey through time and space to learn about the history and mission of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. From the founders to the modern-day Sisters, Cat explores the origins, appearance, and important jobs of these sacred clowns....

Reach for the skies with legendary aviator Amelia Earhart. Ten exciting stories follow her rise as she becomes an international sensation. Each book in this collectible series is an exciting combination of the perpetually popular 5 Minute stories format and nonfiction biographies for young...

Sofware expert par excellence, Narayana Murthy strongly believed in putting India on the global map of software technology. He and his friends struggled hard to earn wealth through fair and honest means and founded Infosys, one of the largest software companies in India today.This...

The South African struggle for freedom.Nelson Mandela, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993, was among the great leaders of what is today, an equal South Africa. Read about his life, his struggles against the government, years spent at prison and the final...

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married! Celebrate by reading an all-new illustrated biography about everyone's favorite couple, and then use your imagination to plan their wedding by writing in your ideas and drawing your designs on the interactive pages! Taylor Swift and...

Every kid is shaped by their family--but not every kid has a brother like Rob. In this bright and thoughtful middle grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Gina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside their autistic and nonverbal brother. So...

Who are our amazing pioneers, the people who travelled from distant lands to seek out adventure and fortune in early Singapore? In this series of fully-illustrated books, you'll discover our pioneers' inspiring stories, some of which have never been written out for children before!...

"Mary Slessor of Calabar: Pioneer Missionary" by W. P. Livingstone is a captivating biography chronicling the extraordinary life of Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary who became a trailblazing figure in Africa. Set against the backdrop of colonial Calabar, Livingstone's work illuminates Slessor's remarkable journey...

"The Love Affairs of a Bibliomaniac" is a charming and humorous essay written by Eugene Field, an American author, and journalist in the late 19th century. This fascinating piece is a humorous investigation of bibliomania, or the passion with collecting books, and the intense...

Author: Marilyn BoyerISBN-10: 1683444027ISBN-13: 9781683444022Publisher: Master BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/29/2025Pages: 192Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.49h x 5.63w x 0.50d

""Memoirs of Jean François Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz - Complete by Jean François Paul de Gondi de Retz "" is a captivating autobiography that offers a firsthand account of the intricate political landscape of seventeenth-century France. Written by Cardinal de Retz himself,...

Computers touch our lives everyday, in countless ways, but how do they know what to do? How do we communicate with them and they with each other? Language! Grace Hopper was a pioneer in computer programming, a woman whose scientific research led to computer-language...

When a kindergartner says he wants to be a radiologist he sparks an interesting conversation between the kindergartners and first graders in art class. It all began when the kindergartners joined the first graders for art class. A kindergartner said, "When I grow up...

Sadie is a kind and caring nurse who cares for many people. Sadie represents all the wonderful nurses who work in hospitals and within the community all over the world. She has a wonderful career as a nurse and wants everyone to learn the...

This book is dedicated to all the children who have been thrown into the midst of a pandemic, in hopes of finding something positive and upbeat in every situation, pulling ourselves up and dusting ourselves off to see how to make our lives better,...

Author: Laura Hamilton WaxmanISBN-13: 9798765690697Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2026Pages: 40Format: Paperback

Inspire boys to be confident and caring with the stories of twenty-five fascinating men in the innovative fields of health and education. He Can HEAL: Health and Education tells the stories of men who have followed their dreams, cared for others, and changed the...

The book is an inspiring tale of prominent Indian industrialists, entrepreneurs, scientists and other important personalities who have made outstanding contribution in their chosen fields. Their drive, determination and resourcefulness act like beacon light directing young people all over India and the world to...

Books can change lives -- and here are more than fifty powerful letters from young readers to authors revealing some of the ways that is true. Annie Schnitzer tells Elie Wiesel, "Reading your story allowed me to connect with my own history," explaining how...

The author had the idea for this book as she was thinking about the NGSS elementary topics on the nature of science and biological evolution and remembered learning about the work of Geerat Vermeij when she was a young biologist studying evolution. Researching his...

Dolly's Long Ride Home tells the story of Alex and Dolly and how change can be hard. Fall in love with Dolly, like Alex has, as she navigates the challenges of a new home. This is the real story of a girl and her...

Time magazine called him the 'Man of the 20th Century'. His enormous contributions to physics made him one of the greatest scientists of all time. A German born theoretical physicist, Albert Einstein is best known for his theory of relativity and his famous equation...

Author: Dianna AubinISBN-13: 9798232407667Publisher: Dianna AubinLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/04/2025Pages: 68Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.17lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.16d

The story of a street smart kid who grew up in the City of Memphis, Tennessee. A kid who grew up and challenged individuals by seeking equal rights for African American Firefighters in their city.Author: Antoinette Crawford-WillisISBN-13: 9798886152937Publisher: Inks and Bindings, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/13/2025Pages:...

A man who redefined the nation.A bright child and the top of his class, Naren was famous for asking questions. He always had to know the truth. Little did he know that his quest for the truth would lead to something else-saving mankind. Naren...

An eleven-year-old boy has a secret, and this story of his legendary kindness deserves to be told forever. After thirteen-year-old Jacinta's dad passes away, she shares her insight in understanding the emotion of grief, and how sometimes it's the children who are the heroes...

Discover the fascinating story of Ernő Rubik, the inventor of the world-famous Rubik's Cube, and master of creativity and problem-solving!Ernő Rubik was born in Budapest in Hungary in 1944. His mother was a poet and his father a flight engineer, and as a child...

ALLEY RATS is an autobiography about a young girl that lived through the 50s' & 60s' in a small town she calls "The Burg." G.m. Staley shares her memories with her children so that they can learn a lesson of life in each chapter....

Revered in Asian culture and remembered as an important historical figure, Sun Tzu is known for both his militaristic accomplishments and, notably, as the credited author of The Art of War. This title will allow students to learn about Tzu's unique views and philosophies...

Alexander the Great explores the background, personality, and battle tactics of a legendary conqueror, whose prowess in battle cemented his name in human history. The engaging and comprehensive text depicts Alexander's life, the lives of his soldiers, the stories of his battles, and the...

When he died at the age of 31, Schubert left many compositions, like his "Unfinished Symphony" that have since become well known and loved. However, much of his music was never performed during his lifetime. While his musician friends in Vienna loved his music,...

How long did it take to build the Great Wall of China? Why is the Golden Gate Bridge the most iconic bridge in the world? These and other great structure-related questions are answered in this engaging title. Clever infographics, and infographic-like icons make it...

This book is about Charlie and Chloe, the Williams Sisters. No - not the tennis ones - the Aussie Williams Sisters.Two gorgeous siblings, who are so much alike but also so very different. It proves to children that being different is a good thing...

A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. Houdini is the world's most beloved...

Here's a polished, retailer-ready full description for Viva los Sueños! Vol. 2 that incorporates strong keywords for search engines and catalog listings while still reading naturally for parents, teachers, and librarians. Viva los Sueños! Vol. 2 is a vibrant, bilingual (English-Spanish) children's book celebrating...

My World of Toys & Play, Volume I is one of three books in the My World of Toys & Play series that tells the author's story about some of the simple toys he made and the games he played during his childhood. For...

A fresh and fascinating picture book biography about the iconic magician Harry Houdini, an avid book collector who lived and breathed the idea that books are magic, from the author of Caldecott Honor book The Noisy Paint Box. Houdini is the world's most beloved...

Every kid is shaped by their family--but not every kid has a brother like Rob. In this bright and thoughtful middle grade graphic memoir, debut cartoonist Gina Chadderton examines the fun and difficult parts of growing up alongside their autistic and nonverbal brother. So...

This book is dedicated to all the children who have been thrown into the midst of a pandemic, in hopes of finding something positive and upbeat in every situation, pulling ourselves up and dusting ourselves off to see how to make our lives better,...

LAURIE VINEBERG BUCH lives in Montreal, Canada with her husband Markand their three daughters: Charlie, Casey and Cameron. A teacher by training, Laurie completed a Bachelor degree in Education and a Masters degree in InclusiveEducation at McGill University. Laurie has a daughter living with...

In A Child's Christmas in New England, Robert Sullivan and Glenn Wolff return together to their favorite subject. This is a memoir about a time when, and place where, (in the New England of the '50s and '60s), the snow was always deep and...

Ridgeway Middle School Anthology: Cultures, Changes, and Choices is a collection of students' writings completed during the 2007-2008 school year at Ridgeway Middle School, Memphis, Tennessee. Students from an urban school district were given the opportunity to submit poems and personal essays for publication....

Get inspired by Olympic medalist Simone Biles's story in this winning, easy to read children's book. Fresh off of her summer of historic Olympic records, meet Simone Biles: the girl who loved gymnastics so much that she changed the sport for the better. Simone...

Kids can travel to Tanzania with a young Jane Goodall and study chimpanzees alongside the world's leading expert. Readers discover how Goodall's childhood love for animals leads to a lifetime of studying chimps and advocating for animal rights. After receiving a stuffed chimpanzee from...

Earl's Aim High, Dream Big is an inspiring children's book that shows young readers what's possible when they believe in themselves and never give up.Rooted in perseverance, leadership, and self-belief, this powerful story follows Earl-a little Black boy adopted into a loving family-on his...

Presents some of the Los Angeles Lakers' greatest players and their achievements in pro basketball, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O'Neal, and Kobe Bryant.Author: Annabelle T. MartinISBN-10: 1607537699ISBN-13: 9781607537694Publisher: Amicus High InterestLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 9.50h x 6.60w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level:...

Young Matthew's world shatters when his parents split up and put him in the middle of their custody battle. Desperate to escape their never-ending conflicts, Matthew imitates his hero, Luke Skywalker, and launches an against-all-odds mission to stop Mom and Dad's war of vengeance!...

Autism can be difficult to understand. As a mother to profound Autism, I am always wondering what my girl is thinking and what she needs. But it must be so much more difficult to live in a world that does not understand you. My...

Deepen your faith, discover new heroes, and put your faith into action with this 365-day devotional for kids. Heroes, Dreamers, and Saints is a fascinating journey through history, highlighting 365 notable Christian and Catholic figures who have made a difference in the world.William Tyndale...

Author: Tyaisha DillonISBN-13: 9798894200606Publisher: Bright Communications, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/28/2025Pages: 38Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.32lbsSize: 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.10d