Biography & Autobiography - Kids

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...

The Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody's Good at SomethingBy: Prince A. SandersThe Extraordinarily Ordinary Life of Prince: Everybody's Good at Something, The sequel to Which Forks First, is based on actual events from Prince A Sanders' life. This story embodies two major themes...

What does a flight nurse do every day? What character traits are essential for a flight nurse to have? Follow flight nurses as as they work to keep people healthy. These health heroes do the important work of flying injured or sick patients to...

Five-year-old Charissa is looking forward to a fishing trip with Grandpa and the rest of the family, but a huge storm appears to be brewing on the horizon much to her dismay. The weather event is a complete surprise and one they are not...

Winner of the Time Out award for best children's production during its London premiere, this imaginative play with music de mystifies and humanizes Anne Frank's story of tremendous bravery.4 women, 4 menAuthor: Bernard KopsISBN-10: 0573051011ISBN-13: 9780573051012Publisher: Samuel French LtdLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/31/1993Pages: 62Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.18lbsSize:...

Lucy Knisley loves food. The daughter of a chef and a gourmet, this talented young cartoonist comes by her obsession honestly. In her forthright, thoughtful, and funny memoir, Lucy traces key episodes in her life thus far, framed by what she was eating at...

"When Grandma Was a Little Girl" is a hand-written and beautifully illustrated collection of reminisces of growing up on a farm on the Saskatchewan prairies in the mid-1900's.Sit with author Joyce Anders Sproule as she immerses us in her childhood, and shows us what...

Get ready to be inspired by Australia's young, unstoppable entrepreneurs in Epic Entrepreneurs. Dive into ten incredible true stories of kids who've transformed their passions into thriving businesses. These extraordinary youngsters are the embodiment of determination, unwavering passion, and resilience.Meet Miah, the genius behind...

Today's top WNBA players appear on TV, in arenas around the country, and in this book Learn about the most talented players in the top women's pro league in the world. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic...

On July 12, 1962, the Marquis Club in London debuted a new band. Scruffy-looking and irreverent, they performed music that hadn't really been heard on English shores, a combination of the blues, a style of music written and performed by slaves in the American...

As one of the flashiest, most captivating rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s, Queen quickly became one of the most beloved rock bands in the world. This biography explores the lesser-known parts of their story, such as their early days as a student...

Tapping into the harmony as well as the discord of the creative process, Pink Floyd was a pioneer in producing concept albums and including pyrotechnics in live performances. Full-color images, fascinating personal facts, and engaging narratives will pull the reader right into the trials...

Onstage and offstage, the Grateful Dead ran their band on their own terms. Each concert was different from the last, and their fans loved them for it. Many of the band's songs were autobiographical, and their fans could relate to life's ups and downs,...

Led Zeppelin rocketed to fame in 1969 with their first album, simply titled Led Zeppelin, and the band's name has since been synonymous with the best rock and roll ever recorded. Their iconic "Stairway to Heaven" is regarded as one of rock and roll's...

The legacy of ancient Egypt has captivated historians, archaeologists, and the public at large for centuries. This includes the physical relics left behind, primary sources that serve as a window into the lives of the long-gone Egyptians, especially the pharaohs, kings elevated to the...

"When Grandma Was a Little Girl" is a hand-written and beautifully illustrated collection of reminisces of growing up on a farm on the Saskatchewan prairies in the mid-1900's.Sit with author Joyce Anders Sproule as she immerses us in her childhood, and shows us what...

Besides her family, Mrs. Tennant always makes time for three activities: baking, quilting, and weekly Sonshine programs. Over many years, she brings sweetness, warmth, and joy to countless lives. Tea Cakes, Quilts, and Sonshine is a true story full of color, warmth, and hope.Author:...

How is it possible that the century's most successful NFL coach conducts himself as though social media is merely a target for ridicule? While the strategies employed by this gridiron genius seemingly evolve in an eye-blink, Bill Belichick is willfully out of step with...

Read about Bad Bunny, known as the King of Latin Trap, who is among the most groundbreaking and iconic Latinx heroes to have shaped our culture and the world in the latest installment of the Hispanic Star's series of engaging, illustrated biography for young...

What does a therapist do every day? What character traits are essential for therapists to have? Follow therapists as they work to keep people happy and healthy. These health heroes do the important work of helping patients care for their mental health. Discover how...

She lived in a circus truck for over 50 years... Some say Rhena was a celebrity. Others saw an eccentric lady who tended goats by day and roamed the streets of Smackover by night. Which was it? For children of all ages, this 32...