Biography & Autobiography - Kids

Discover the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft, in this gripping graphic novel written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Nightmare in Savannah artist Rowan MacColl. Presenting Who...

A follow-up to the popular Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change, this inspiring sequel spans the globe again with true accounts of ordinary kids showing extraordinary character. Thirty short inspirational stories are divided into six character traits (courage, creativity, kindness, persistence, resilience, and responsibility),...

Discover the Salem witch trials through the eyes of Tituba, one of the first women to be accused of witchcraft, in this gripping graphic novel written by Oh My Gods! author Insha Fitzpatrick and illustrated by Nightmare in Savannah artist Rowan MacColl. Presenting Who...

How Roberta Vinci Stunned Serena takes readers inside the famous U.S. Open match between Roberta Vinci and Serena Williams. Provides background leading up to the match, review of the match, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed...

How Roberta Vinci Stunned Serena takes readers inside the famous U.S. Open match between Roberta Vinci and Serena Williams. Provides background leading up to the match, review of the match, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed...

"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." It's common knowledge that these historic words were spoken by Neil Armstrong, the first person to step on the moon. This thrilling volume explains how a young boy from Ohio became arguably...

Join Annie and Nico as they learn about Marie Curie! Who was Marie Curie? Learn about the renowned chemist and Nobel Prize winner with modern-day kids, Annie and Nico. Join them as they go back in time and roam around the globe, learning about...

This book describes the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun...

This book describes the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart and people's theories about what might have happened. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun...

Sacagawea is a well-known Native American because of her role as a guide and interpreter during the Lewis and Clark Expedition. But much of her life is unknown. In this volume, readers explore the history of Sacagawea and the Lemhi Shoshone people, learning how...

The Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876 is a major event in the history of Native Americans in the United States. And Crazy Horse played a big role in his people's success in that battle. This historical biography offers a comprehensive history of Crazy...

Meet the inspiring young Irish people taking on the world!Follow beach-cleaner FLOSSIE DONNELLY on her quest to save the oceans, and join ADAM KING in changing the world one hug at a time. Hit the track with star athlete RHASIDAT ADELEKE, and swim to...

Finalist, Governor General's Literary Award, Translation Each year, more than 400 minors arrive alone in Canada requesting refugee status. They arrive without their parents, accompanied by no adult at all. Alone relates the journey of three of them: Afshin, Alain and Patricia. Their story...

Fearless Trailblazers,11 Latinos who made U.S. History, Pioneros Audaces, 11 Latinos que hicieron historia en Los Estados Unidos, is a bilingual book that highlights 11 Latinos who excelled in their professional careers and made U.S. history by accomplishing something that hadn't been done before...

In 1937, a vision led the high lamas of Tibet to an old house in the mountains, with a turquoise roof. Here lived 2-year-old Lhamo Dhondrub, who would go on to become the 14th Dalai Lama. But how did this toddler grow into one...

With so many colors to choose from, why did Henri Matisse use only three? How can an artist make a three-dimensional picture on a flat sheet of paper? Why is some Aboriginal art described as x-ray style? M is for Masterpiece, a comprehensive guide...

Traveling to be reunited with her family in the arctic, 10-year-old Margaret Pokiak can hardly contain her excitement. It's been two years since her parents delivered her to the school run by the dark-cloaked nuns and brothers. Coming ashore, Margaret spots her family, but...

George was one of those kids. You know, the kind that never stays still. And then one day, the doctor said he was going blind. Did that slow George down? Not for a single second. In fact, he was so fast, he went on...

For use in schools and libraries only. Explains the life and times of King Tutankhamen, an ancient Egyptian ruler, covering the story of his tomb's discovery by Howard Carter in 1922 as well as myths and so-called mummy curses.Author: Roberta EdwardsISBN-10: 1417772328ISBN-13: 9781417772322Publisher: Turtleback...

For the past decade, the same remarkable players have been dominating the headlines for soccer, but, finally, they have met their match Colombia's young star James Rodriguez burst onto the scene in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where he was awarded the Golden...

Cecilia is Catholic. Rose is Jewish. Their worlds seem so different as they struggle to find hope in New York City's crowded tenements in 1911. Fate and circumstance bring the unlikely pair together, but they must keep their friendship secret until they are forced...

A book for everyone who dreams of changing the world.From fearless aviator, Lady Mary Heath, the first woman in the world to parachute from an aeroplane, to Margaret Bulkley, the 18th-century surgeon who lived as a man, meet 28 remarkable Irish women who have...

Many people help out their communities in various ways with various jobs. From police officers to dentists, mail carriers to teachers--everyone has an important role! With examples from both past and present and many engaging images and easy-to-read text, readers will be thoroughly immersed...

Including headline news on North Korean politics and policies, this biography provides a sweeping biography of one of the world's most important, provocative, and potentially dangerous leaders. As a political and cultural history, this is a resource for current events, carefully considered history, and...

Organ donation and organ transplants can be hard to understand for anyone, especially children. Super Zak and the Gift of Life is the true story of Zak Pappachan and how his life was twice impacted by the amazing gift of life-- organ transplant. Super...

Two natural philosophers--now known as scientists--used similar tools but saw the world very differently. Antoine van Leeuwenhoek looked close-up at drops of water, while Galileo Galilei looked far out into the universe. What they discovered shook the foundations of human understanding and led to...

Today, top recruits know that Connecticut embodies excellence in women's basketball. But before Geno Auriemma began his unprecedented run to 11 national championships, the Huskies only brought out bleachers for the biggest games. Auriemma established a culture that would become a model for sports...

This colorful book takes readers back through soccer's history, introducing them to the sport's all time greats. Legendary players with unforgettable stories will inspire sporting enthusiasts and recreational readers alike.Author: Mauricio Velazquez De LeonISBN-10: 1615328696ISBN-13: 9781615328697Publisher: Rosen CentralLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/30/2009Pages: 64Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.90h...

The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of MrBeast! With over 215 million subscribers, MrBeast has the second most-subscribed channel on YouTube, and he is constantly going viral for his attention-grabbing stunts. Packed with fun facts and quick quizzes about the YouTube sensation,...

CM Punk started a revolution in the WWE with his unique style and rebel antics. Detailing his rise as a WWE Superstar, this book is sure to spark interest in any young reader. Featuring full-color photographs, a detailed timeline of key events in Punk's...

In NINETEEN: A Reflection of My Teenage Experience in an Extraordinary Life: What I Have Learned, and What I Have to Share, nineteen-year-old author, Chelsea Krost, authentically shares the simplicity and complexity of her coming of age experience. In NINETEEN, she conjures the curiosity...

Eight Days in a Gum Tree documents the true story experiences Clarence Thomas Bond, a cat, had while stuck in a neighbor's tree for eight days. The book explains how a community filled with love and enlightenment tried several techniques before a news anchor...

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role he played tending to the wounded and dying in Civil War hospitals. This nonfiction picture book highlights Whitman's compassion and teaches an important lesson about empathy,...

Ladies and Gentlemen, children of all ages, step right up for Who HQ's entertaining biography of P. T. Barnum: politician, businessman, and The Greatest Showman on Earth! After moving from Connecticut to New York City in 1834, twenty-four-year-old Phineas Taylor Barnum launched his now-legendary...

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...

This book provides a glance of what life was like prior to cell phones, extension phones, televisions, electronic games, use of helmets in biking, seat belts in automobiles, worries of child abductions, and so forth. Over thirty independent stories with dozens of hand painted...

In the continuing story of Jake the Service Dog, Shay is eagerly awaiting Jake's advice on what to expect on the ins and outs of a typical day. Jake patiently answers all of her questions with examples of how things would be for him...

JOHNNY DEPP BOOK FOR KIDS: Ahoy, young adventurers! Dive into the dazzling world of Johnny Depp with this awesome book made just for you! From pretending to be pirates in his backyard to becoming the legendary Captain Jack Sparrow on the big screen, join...

Eight Days in a Gum Tree documents the true story experiences Clarence Thomas Bond, a cat, had while stuck in a neighbor's tree for eight days. The book explains how a community filled with love and enlightenment tried several techniques before a news anchor...

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...

There are things we all know But too afraid to say But I'm taking a stand in a world so harsh Submitting my life like a diary For you to read Read another point of view, feel another person's thoughts, take a bit of...

Thomas Sowell is an American icon and treasure. His trials and tribulations are those of the common person, but his accomplishments remind us that there is something in all of us that begs to be unleashed upon the world. That some for Thomas Sowell...

Fans of Green's novels get an insider's look at the path he took to becoming a best-selling author and Internet sensation. This captivating resource follows Green from his youth and introduces readers to the teachers and school that served as inspiration for one of...

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER BOOK FOR KIDS: Discover the Remarkable Journey of John D. Rockefeller, the Titan of Industry, in this Captivating Book for Kids!Step into the world of one of history's most influential figures as we unveil the incredible story of John D. Rockefeller....

"History" sounds really official. Like it's all fact. Like it's definitely what happened.But that's not necessarily true. History was crafted by the people who recorded it. And sometimes, those historians were biased against, didn't see, or couldn't even imagine anyone different from themselves. That...

A Scottish inventor and mechanical engineer, his improvements to the steam engine were fundamental to the changes brought by the Industrial Revolution. A genius par excellence, he transformed the world from an agricultural society into an industrial one.In recognition of his immense contribution to...

At one time in his life, author David K. Hudson was a college student who made the Dean's List twice. But one January night, he made an errant decision that sent him to prison for life. In this inspirational memoir, Hudson takes youths on...

When the bloodiest labor dispute in U.S. history burst forth in 1913-14 in the coal fields of Southern Colorado, the miners knew whom to praise, and the owners knew whom to blame. Mary Harris Jones, known from New York to Colorado as Mother Jones,...

By the time she was four, Beverly, or "Bubbles" was performing in public. She learned to sing opera by imitating her mother's records. When her soon to be voice teacher heard Bubbles sing, she laughed out loud. But the teacher agreed to take Bubbles,...

A short poem delving into the depths of what it means to be a mom and a service member, Mommy's Boots will capture your heart and remind you how moms are real superheroes. It's a beautiful tribute to a mother who has had a...