Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Kit Carson and the Wild Frontier
$14.95 Add to cartDozens of books and dime novels have been written about the reckless, daring adventures of Kit Carson’s youth. Little has been told of the wisdom and greatness of his later years.–Ralph Moody
In 1826
- Author: Moody, Ralph
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: March 01 2005
- ISBN10: 0803283040
- Language: English
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Dred and Harriet Scott: A Family’s Struggle for Freedom
$14.95 Add to cartA biography for young readers, ages 9 and up, that humanizes the people behind the famous Dred Scott decision, the first legal test of slavery in the United States.
- Author: Swain, Gwenyth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 102
- Publish Date: February 09 2004
- ISBN10: 0873514831
- Language: English
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Meet Nikola Jokic: Denver Nuggets Superstar
$9.99 Read moreCenter Nikola Jokic is a triple-double machine and a two-time NBA MVP. In 2016, he led Team Serbia to silver at the Olympic Games. Explore his life on and off the court.
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765624166
- Language: English
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Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
$8.99 Read moreAn awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.
This picture book biography weaves together historical details, vibrant collages,- Author: Schofield-Morrison, Connie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: December 05 2023
- ISBN10: 823456110
- Language: English
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The Story of Maya Angelou: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Maya Angelou–a story about courage for kids ages 6 to 9
Maya Angelou was an acclaimed author, poet, historian, singer and songwriter, playwright, director, and civil rights activ- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Obeng, Tiffany
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 04 2023
- ISBN10: 9798886508222
- Language: English
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Great Lives in Graphics: Martin Luther King
$14.99 Add to cartUsing colorful infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Martin Luther King Jr, a minister who campaigned for the rights of African Americans during America’s Civil Rights Movement.
This g
- Series: Great Lives in Graphics
- Author: Books, Button
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: November 03 2020
- ISBN10: 1787081028
- Language: English
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Sweet Dreams, MIS Hijos: Inspiring Bedtime Stories about Latino Leaders
$19.99 Read moreBilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders–from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.
Th- Author: Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1950587339
- Language: English
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Jackie and the Mona Lisa
$17.99 Add to cartJackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country’s attention–what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She t… [more below]
- Author: Murphy, Debbie Rovin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 15 2022
- ISBN10: 1534111174
- Language: English
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The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A History Book for New Readers
$11.99 Add to cartAn introduction to the history of the civil rights movement for kids ages 6 to 9
Years ago, American laws were unfair to Black people. Black people were not allowed to shop in the same stores as white
- Series: History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Mallory, Shadae
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: December 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1638786135
- Language: English
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Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement: A Black History Book for Kids
$9.99 Add to cartIncredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12
The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had
- Series: Biographies for Kids
- Author: Armand, Glenda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1648764452
- Language: English
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G.O.A.T. Football Linebackers
$9.99 Read moreLinebackers are the leaders of a football team’s defense. They lead by example when they lay enormous hits on opposing players. Learn about the toughest, hardest-hitting linebackers in NFL history. Th
- Series: Greatest of All Time Players (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Lowe, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1728463238
- Language: English
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Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong
$8.99 Read moreHe was born “Black, poor, and lucky.” The glowing story of “Satchmo”–the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Al- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: December 27 2022
- ISBN10: 0823452409
- Language: English
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Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought)
$8.99 Read moreMost people can name some famous artists and recognize their best-known works. But what’s behind all that painting, drawing, and sculpting? What was Leonardo da Vinci’s snack of choice while he painte
- Series: Lives of . . .
- Author: Krull, Kathleen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: July 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0544252233
- Language: English
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Who Was Queen Victoria?
$6.99 Add to cartHer reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. But… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Gigliotti, Jim
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: July 10 2014
- ISBN10: 0448481820
- Language: English
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The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity: A Tale of the Genius Ramanujan
$17.99 Read moreA young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers — and for someone who understands him — in this gorgeous picture-book biography.
A mango . . . is just one thing- Author: Alznauer, Amy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 14 2020
- ISBN10: 0763690481
- Language: English
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The Hero Schliemann: The Dreamer Who Dug for Troy
$8.99 Read more“Anyone with an interest in archaeology or in liars and braggarts will be drawn in by this slim biography of the hyper-imaginative Schliemann.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred … [more below]
- Author: Schlitz, Laura Amy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: February 26 2013
- ISBN10: 0763665045
- Language: English
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Fantastic Kids: George Washington Carver
$11.99 Read moreGeorge Washington Carver was born into slavery. No one thought much of him because he was sick and weak. He would spend his life proving them wrong. Learn more about the “Plant Doctor” turned “Peanut … [more below]
- Series: Exploring Reading
- Author: Jovin, Michelle
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 28
- Publish Date: September 01 2017
- ISBN10: 142584961X
- Language: English
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Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee!
$20.95 Add to cartNAACP Image Awards Nominee – National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
A biography of James Van Der Zee, innovative and celebrated African American photographer of the Harlem R
- Author: Loney, Andrea J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: July 24 2017
- ISBN10: 1620142600
- Language: English
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Sweet Dreams, Sarah
$17.99 Read moreSarah E. Goode was one of the first African-American women to get a US patent. Working in her furniture store, she recognized a need for a multi-use bed and through hard work, ingenuity, and determina
- Author: Kirkfield, Vivian
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: May 01 2019
- ISBN10: 1939547318
- Language: English
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Nina Allender, Suffrage Cartoonist
$7.95 Add to cartFew people know of Nina Allender, but they should. One of only a handful of female political cartoonists in the early twentieth century, she played a vital role in the women’s suffrage movement. Unafr
- Author: Frishman, Ronny
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 28
- Publish Date: September 15 2020
- ISBN10: 1949290476
- Language: English
