Biography & Autobiography - Kids

Biographical texts of the most prominent characters in the medieval history, including Attila the Hun, Mohammed, Charles Martel, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Frederick Barbarossa, Joan of Arc, Gutenberg etc.Author: A. B. Poland, John HaarenISBN-10: 1449521207ISBN-13: 9781449521202Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/17/2009Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Do the names Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, and Tony Alba sound familiar? They should! They are the names of professional skateboarders that made the sport famous by performing difficult and complex tricks that amazed skateboarding fans around the world. Informative sidebars and colorful pictures...

ANNE'S True Life Story This Story is about a young girl at the age of 19. Her name is Anne Hill, her mother Maggie Hill, met a man by the name of Donny Harrison, it only took a few short days for her to...

In the dumps and abandoned houses of northern New Mexico, two girls search for treasure, chasing childhood fairy tales and family myths and the secrets beneath the surface of their small town. When their grandfather's house is carefully demolished one August afternoon, the old...

It is 1957 and Margie Viccareeza is entering the fifth grade at Mohawk Elementary School in Park Forest, Illinois. After enduring a difficult fourth-grade year, Margie is determined to talk less in class, be a better listener, and stand up for herself. She wants...

Mike Schott was given one month to live in March 2007. What started as a headache had manifested into a glioblastoma - the most malignant form of brain cancer. Mike began treatment with a cancer medication not yet approved for his type of cancer....

This book spurs your children onto success!It collects little stories of high achieving Americans starting with their childhood, making it more relatable to the young ones. The phrases are simple and the author hyphenates all long words."Learning to read is like climbing a steep...

Emmanuel Ramos misses his mom and dad. They are on the island of Saipan working. He is in Manila, Philippines, with his aunt, cousins and grandparents. Will his parents ever come back for him? Will he ever see them again? Will Emmanuel's big dream...

When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States in 1861, he faced the most severe crisis the nation had ever experienced. The Southern states had broken from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America, challenging the authority of the president and...

Author: Chris Kunz, Harry Cripps, Shaun GrantISBN-10: 0733341675ISBN-13: 9780733341670Publisher: ABC BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/31/2023Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.50d

"To say McSherry has lived a 'hard knock' life is an understatement, but the Lehman High School teacher and Brio Award winner has crafted a Bronx version of Angela's Ashes that resonates with hope, wit, and perseverance." -Derek Woods, host of the television program,...

A children's book about a boy struggling through his journey with Alopecia.Author: Noel B. Jackson, Shereena Morrow-JacksonISBN-10: 057851320XISBN-13: 9780578513201Publisher: Brighter 2morrowLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/29/2019Pages: 28Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.69lbsSize: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Joey Moss first became known to many Canadians because of his work with the NHL Edmonton Oilers hockey team. Joey loved connecting with people. Whether he was singing "Oh Canada" on a jumbotron screen at a hockey game, welcoming a new friend with a...

A ten year-old girl receives a smart and lovable baby pig for her birthday.Author: Deloris Kay WardISBN-10: 1587215179ISBN-13: 9781587215179Publisher: 1st Book LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/20/2000Pages: 108Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.12w x 0.31d

Sometimes the smallest thing-even a pair of socks-can help someone who's struggling. For Rose Bigras, growing up gay involved tough times. The older she got, the more different she felt. She lied to fit in and kept her daydreams to herself. Even when she...

Scientist Marie Curie discovered radioactivity. What were the steps Curie took which lead her to this world-changing discovery?Author: Nancy DickmannISBN-10: 1977109764ISBN-13: 9781977109767Publisher: Pebble BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 32Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 8.80h x 7.90w x 0.30dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.8Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 504016...

Jump into the NBA action with this high-interest account of the Cleveland Cavaliers pro basketball team, including league championships won and star players such as LeBron James.Author: Michael E. GoodmanISBN-10: 1628325712ISBN-13: 9781628325713Publisher: Creative PaperbacksLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/11/2018Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.90w x 0.20dAccelerated...

In Tears of Pain: My Life with Autism, Marc Rivera welcomes you to his world of autism and chronicles his daily struggle to fit in to a world so unlike his own. The objective is to help people understand how much individuals in the...

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...

In this book, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of athlete all-star Stephen Curry. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life. A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in...

Written in free verse, this book tells the life of Michelle Obama from her birth and early years in Chicago through her career and early marriage to Barack Obama and ends with his inauguration.Author: Carole Boston WeatherfordISBN-10: 1477847618ISBN-13: 9781477847619Publisher: Two LionsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/21/2014Pages: 34Format:...

In 1995, during her senior year in high school, Brandy Martin tragically passed away following a routine surgery. Devastated and heartbroken by the death of her only daughter, Connie Martin was left struggling with the will to live, questioning her own religious faith, and...

This story takes place in West Africa. It is a true story about a little girl who was abandoned by her young parents at birth. She was left in the custody of her grandmother Nana. She was always sad and full of questions, but...

Why did one of the most prominent patriots of his time defend British soldiers for opening fire on a Boston mob? The answer to this probing question can be found in this thought-provoking book. Readers discover the facts behind the Boston Massacre, which ultimately...

Through centuries of suffering, slavery, inequality, discrimination, segregation, and racist violence, African Americans have endured, resisted, fought, and, increasingly over time, won many battles. These victories were propelled by a groundswell of grassroots action, but they were also motivated and organized by courageous and...

This biography of Tipu Sultan, is a tribute to the Tiger of Mysore who waged wars against the British his entire life, and died a martyr - fighting to save his land. Was he a villain, as some historians make him out to be,...

Ronde and Tiki Barber are two of the most successful football players of all time. Their success is in part due to the encouragement and support that they give and have given each other. Lively text and interesting sidebars take readers into the world...

These riveting personalities each achieved excellence, but even greater than their individual accomplishments is the positive Hispanic image they collectively represent to the world. Photographs, illustrations, and lively text tell the stories ot these fascinating historical figures. With his unique blend of blues, rock,...

As a fourteen-year-old intent on living a "modern" life, the last thing Isobel Kuhn wanted to grow up to be was a missionary. But as it turned out, this young agnostic's life was redirected"€"from crisis and doubt to hope and strength. Convinced that God...

T-Rextra is back to introducing us to more of the most original people in history. There are more singers, actors, authors, politicians, scientists and so much more! Have lots of fun learning about new people, some of whom may have qualities that you might...

In the first picture book written by a DACA Dreamer, Areli Morales tells her own powerful and vibrant immigration story. When Areli was just a baby, her mama and papa moved from Mexico to New York with her brother, Alex, to make a better...

As a young girl growing up on the shores of Lake Washington, Betty Greene had two passions: a love for Christ and a love of flying. As a young World War II WASP pilot, Betty dreamed of combining her two passions by using wings...

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. The second book in the Mighty Muslim Heroes series, featuring 20 Muslim women and men who have shaped, and continue to shape our world. Do you know Muslims come from every part of the world? Do you...

God wants Moses to save his people from slavery. But Moses is afraid. How can he convince the king to let the slaves go?This My First I Can Read book, with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, is perfect for shared reading with...

Welcome to the disaster zone where blundering bodies lead to the downfall of all who enter. Catch up with the famous philosopher who was killed by laughing, the Austrian mayor who experienced death by beard, and the polite astronomer who crossed his legs for...

In this title, unwrap the lives of talented Milky Way bars and M&M's makers, Frank Mars and Forrest Mars Sr.! Readers will enjoy getting the scoop on this Food Dude family, beginning with Frank's childhood in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Students can follow his success...

Sir Anthony van Dyck was known for his paintings of some of the most important people in 17th century England, including King Charles I and his family. Van Dyck was sent to school to learn to be a painter when he was only 10...

Readers have likely drawn pictures of themselves and their friends. If so, they've drawn self-portraits and portraits. Rembrandt was a Dutch painter and etcher famous for his dramatic portraits and self-portraits. Readers learn about the history of Rembrandt's storied artistic career as they view...

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,...

When he was a young man, Thomas Gallaudet saw a young girl who could not hear, and he taught her how to spell hat and her name, Alice. The girl's father encouraged him to start a school for the deaf. Gallaudet traveled to Europe,...

It's fun to learn the Who Was? way! The latest addition to this workbook series explores even more vocabulary and reading comprehension topics for curious kids and Who Was? fans alike. Fans of Who Was?, the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series, are sure...

The abolitionist movement grew from a small group of people opposed to slavery to a huge network of people who published newspapers, gave speeches, and influenced political decisions. Readers discover the rich history of the abolitionist movement, from the introduction of slavery in the...

Learn how two brothers, Chris and Martin Kratt, became televsions favorite wildlife explorers! Meet Chris and Martin Kratt, two brothers who turned a love of animals into an amazing career! They have produced, written, directed, and starred in several PBS series and specials over...

"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...

"An eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company." --School Library Journal "A great story about how an ambition turned into a business...serves as a guide for accomplishing great things." --VOYA In this young reader's edition of the New York...

New York Times bestselling author James Swanson delivers a riveting account of the chase for Abraham Lincoln's assassin.Based on rare archival material, obscure trial manuscripts, and interviews with relatives of the conspirators and the manhunters, Chasing Lincoln's Killer is a fast-paced thriller about the...

Everyone has played with LEGO(R) toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention.This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desperate situation into the most popular toy in history. With...

Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful picture book illustrated by award-winner Loren Long that's made to be treasured In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and...

*Amazon Editors' 2023 Holiday Gift Pick* Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury featuring 50 dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series. Learn more about each of your favourite dreamers with...

Learn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. You don't have to be an adult to make a difference This volume is the perfect introduction to...