Biography
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Susan, Linda, Nina & Cokie: The Extraordinary Story of the Founding Mothers of NPR
$17.00 Add to cartA group biography of four beloved women who fought sexism, covered decades of American news, and whose voices defined NPR.
National Bestseller “Particularly moving . . . Their solidarity was inspiring- Author: Napoli, Lisa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: March 08 2022
- ISBN10: 1419750410
- Language: English
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Sacagawea
$10.99 Read moreTaking a rare look beyond the myths and legends surrounding Sacagawea’s life, this extraordinary illustrated history recounts the known facts about a remarkable woman and her contribution to one of Am
- Author: Erdrich, Liselotte
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1728492998
- Language: English
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How We Are Smart
$11.95 Add to cartMusician Tito Puente. Ballerina Maria Tallchief. Explorer Matthew Henson. Congresswoman Patsy Mink. These are some of the people profiled in this book. They are well known for different reasons, but t
- Author: Nikola, William
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 01, 2002
- ISBN10: 1600604447
- Language: English
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C. S. Lewis: A Biography
$14.99 Add to cartThis is the true story of C.S. Lewis – one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century – whose books for children and adults have become much-loved classics.
Part of the story of C.S. Lewis has b
- Series: Biography
- Author: Green, Roger Lancelyn
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 480
- Publish Date: August 04 2003
- ISBN10: 0007157142
- Language: English
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Little People, Big Dreams: Treasury: 50 Stories of Brilliant Dreamers
$39.99 Add to cart*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 cr- Series: Little People, Big Dreams
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: November 09 2021
- ISBN10: 0711264171
- Language: English
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Headstrong Hallie!: The Story of Hallie Morse Daggett, the First Female Fire Guard
$16.99 Add to cartHallie Morse Daggett loved spending time outdoors, hiking among the tall trees of the forests in California’s Siskiyou Mountains. She wasn’t afraid of the bears, coyotes, and wildcats. But Hallie was … [more below]
- Author: Bissonette, Aimee
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 15 2021
- ISBN10: 1534110615
- Language: English
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A Burning in My Bones: The Authorized Biography of Eugene H. Peterson, Translator of the Message
$21.00 Add to cartThis essential authorized biography of Eugene Peterson offers unique insights into the experiences and spiritual convictions of the iconic American pastor and beloved translator of The Message.
“In t- Author: Collier, Winn
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: March 29 2022
- ISBN10: 0735291640
- Language: English
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Sky Walking: An Astronaut’s Memoir
$24.95 Add to cartA gripping first-hand account of life in space and the making of an astronaut. What is it like to fly the space shuttle and work on and in the International Space Station? Veteran NASA astronaut Tom J… [more below]
- Author: Jones, Tom
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 370
- Publish Date: December 20 2016
- ISBN10: 1588344045
- Language: English
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The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution
$21.99 Add to cartFollowing his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson’s New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed The Innovators is a “riveting, propulsive, and at times deeply moving” (The Atl
- Author: Isaacson, Walter
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 560
- Publish Date: October 06, 2015
- ISBN10: 1476708703
- Language: English
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Queer as All Get Out: 10 People Who’ve Inspired Me
$18.99 Add to cart“Unique in both format and content, this important book is a first choice to help diversify teen graphic nonfiction collections.” –Starred Review, School Library Journal
Follow the daily life of one q
- Author: Criswell, Shelby
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: November 23 2021
- ISBN10: 1951491076
- Language: English
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
$17.99 Add to cartA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visi
A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book- Author: Zoboi, Ibi
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: January 25, 2022
- ISBN10: 0399187383
- Language: English
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Tomboy: A Graphic Memoir
$0.00 Read moreA memoir about friendship, gender, bullies, growth, punk rock, and the power of the perfect outfit . . .
Growing up, Liz Prince wasn’t a girly girl, but she wasn’t exactly one of the guys either (as
- Author: Prince, Liz
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: September 02, 2014
- ISBN10: 1936976552
- Language: English
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Miyazakiworld: A Life in Art
$20.95 Add to cartThe story of filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s life and work, including his significant impact on Japan and the world–“an essential work in anime scholarship.” (Angelica Frey, Hyperallergic)
A thirtieth-ce- Author: Napier, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 344
- Publish Date: November 19 2019
- ISBN10: 0300248598
- Language: English
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Star Child: A Biographical Constellation of Octavia Estelle Butler
$9.99 Add to cartA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
From the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visi
A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book- Author: Zoboi, Ibi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: January 3, 2023
- ISBN10: 0399187405
- Language: English
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John Prine: In Spite of Himself
$21.95 Add to cartWith a range that spans the lyrical, heartfelt songs “Angel from Montgomery,” “Sam Stone,” and “Paradise” to the classic country music parody “You Never Even Called Me by My Name,” John Prine is a son
- Series: American Music
- Author: Huffman, Eddie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: April 26 2022
- ISBN10: 147732593X
- Language: English
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The Boy from Clearwater: Book 1
$19.99 Add to cartFREEMAN BOOK AWARD WINNER
An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the- Author: Yu, Pei-Yun
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: November 28, 2023
- ISBN10: 1646142802
- Language: English
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of Who
$14.99 Add to cartIntroduce young readers to some of the world’s most interesting and important people in this bold and lively first biography book. More than 100 colorful photos are paired with age-appropriate text fe… [more below]
- Series: National Geographic Little Kids First Big Books
- Author: Esbaum, Jill
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 10 2015
- ISBN10: 1426319177
- Language: English
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The Fish That Ate the Whale: The Life and Times of America’s Banana King
$19.00 Add to cartNamed a Best Book of the Year by the San Francisco Chronicle and The Times-Picayune
The fascinating untold tale of Samuel Zemurray, the self-made banana mogul who went from penniless roadside banana p- Author: Cohen, Rich
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: June 04 2013
- ISBN10: 1250033314
- Language: English
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One in a Million
$16.99 Add to cartDebut graphic novelist Claire Lordon’s medical misfortunes may be one in a million in this relatable memoir, but so is her determination, grit, and passion to beat the odds and reclaim her life.
Somet- Author: Lordon, Claire
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: October 10, 2023
- ISBN10: 1536213675
- Language: English
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The Devil in the Kitchen: Sex, Pain, Madness, and the Making of a Great Chef
$18.99 Add to cartAn exhilirating memoir from the legendary Godfather of Bad Boy cookimg and a thrilling look behind the doors of a 3-star kitchen.
Without question, the original rock-star chef is Marco Pierre White. A- Author: White, Marco Pierre
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: May 29 2008
- ISBN10: 1596914971
- Language: English
