Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Who Was Annie Oakley?
$6.99 Read moreYou want girl power? Meet Annie Oakley Born in 1860, she became one of the best-loved and most famous women of her generation. She amazed audiences all over the world with her sharpshooting, horse-ri… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Spinner, Stephanie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 18 2002
- ISBN10: 0448424975
- Language: English
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Who Was Roald Dahl?
$6.99 Add to cartJust in time for Roahl Dahl Month
Roald Dahl is one of the most famous children’s book authors ever. Now in this Who Was . . . ? biography, children will learn of his real-life adventures. A flying a- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Kelley, True
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 30 2012
- ISBN10: 0448461463
- Language: English
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Stories for Kids Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing People Who Stood Up and Stood Out
$17.99 Add to cartBoys will be boys and girls will be girls? Not in this book.
The follow-up to Ben Brooks’s New York Times bestselling Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different, this book offers more extraordinary true… [more below]- Series: The Dare to Be Different
- Author: Brooks, Ben
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 0762468556
- Language: English
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The Loyola Kids Book of Saints
$19.99 Read moreBook of SaintsWho are the saints, why are the lives of saints important for children, and what can children learn from lives and actions? In Loyola Kids Book of Saints, the first in the Loyola Kids se
- Author: Welborn, Amy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: September 01, 2001
- ISBN10: 0829415343
- Language: English
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The Cross and the Switchblade: The True Story of One Man’s Fearless Faith
$14.99 Add to cartThe True Story of a Man Who Risked It All for God
With over 15 million sold, this modern-day classic is now available in a new edition especially for young readers ages 9 to 12, complete with 30 illust- Author: Wilkerson, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: June 19, 2018
- ISBN10: 0800798791
- Language: English
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Charles Darwin’s on the Origin of Species: Big Ideas for Curious Minds
$12.99 Read moreEvery once in a while, an idea comes along that is so radical, so surprising, that it completely transforms the way that we look at the world.
This beautifully illustrated book brings to life Charles- Series: Arcturus Genius Ideas
- Author: Leach, Michael
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: February 06 2024
- ISBN10: 1398831182
- Language: English
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What You Never Knew about Bts
$8.99 Read moreSouth Korean boyband BTS has taken the music world by storm with their catchy lyrics, smooth style, and killer dance moves. But what happens when they’re not singing and dancing? High-interest details… [more below]
- Series: Behind the Scenes Biographies
- Author: Rustad, Martha E. H.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669040097
- Language: English
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¡Fushhh! / Whoosh!: El Chorro de Inventos Súper Húmedos de Lonnie Johnson
$7.99 Add to cartAhora en espa ol, la verdadera historia del juguete favorito de todos los ni os en el verano, la S per Pistola de Agua, y c mo fue inventado por accidente.
Mientras trataba de crear un sistema de enfr- Author: Barton, Chris
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 1580895239
- Language: Spanish
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The Story of John Lewis: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of John Lewis–a story for kids 6 to 9 about fighting for a better world
John Lewis was a civil rights leader and United States congressman who never stopped speaking up for justice- Series: Story of
- Author: Leslie, Tonya
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: January 26 2021
- ISBN10: 1648766978
- Language: English
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Who Was David Bowie?
$5.99 Add to cartFind out how this English singer-songwriter and actor who constantly reinvented his look and sound became one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century in this new book from the #1 Ne… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Gurevich, Margaret
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: November 09 2021
- ISBN10: 1524787566
- Language: English
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The Story of Katherine Johnson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Katherine Johnson–a story about reaching for the stars, for kids ages 6 to 9
Katherine Johnson was one of the best mathematicians in the history of the United States. Before her- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Thorpe, Andrea
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: December 07 2021
- ISBN10: 1638070318
- Language: English
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The Wall: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain (Caldecott Honor Book)
$25.99 Read moreA NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER
“I was born at the beginning of it all, on the Red side–the Communist side–of the Iron Curtain.” Through annotated illustrations, journals, maps, and dreamscapes, Peter- Author: Sís, Peter
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: August 21 2007
- ISBN10: 0374347018
- Language: English
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Bonnie and Clyde: The Making of a Legend
$19.99 Read moreBonnie and Clyde may be the most notorious–and celebrated–outlaw couple America has ever known. This is the true story of how they got that way.
Bonnie and Clyde: we’ve been on a first name basis wi- Author: Blumenthal, Karen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: August 14 2018
- ISBN10: 0451471229
- Language: English
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Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future!
$16.95 Add to cartThe New York Times Bestseller!
“This is The Most Inspiring Children’s Book We’ve Ever Seen.”–Refinery29.com
“The very first kids’ book released by the iconic publishing house City Lights, Rad American
- Series: City Lights/Sister Spit
- Author: Schatz, Kate
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 07 2015
- ISBN10: 0872866831
- Language: English
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Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers): Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas
$8.99 Add to cartAlexi Pappas is not only an Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker, she is a writer whose heartwarming and life-affirming memoir will inspire young readers, as she shares the touchstone moments in her lif… [more below]
- Author: Pappas, Alexi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 0593562771
- Language: English
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Awesome Minds: The Inventors of Lego(r) Toys: An Entertaining History about the Creation of Lego Toys. Educational and Entertaining.
$14.99 Add to cartEveryone 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 desper
- Series: Awesome Minds
- Author: Hagar, Erin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 12 2016
- ISBN10: 1938093534
- Language: English
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Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes the French Chef
$18.99 Read moreJunior Library Guild Selection
How did Julia Child become one of America’s most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her grandnephew reveals her story in this picture book that Jacques Pepin calls a “vivid p- Author: Prud’homme, Alex
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 08 2022
- ISBN10: 1635923239
- Language: English
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn’t Drive?
$16.95 Add to cartDid you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn’t know that she liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants!
- Series: Wait! What?
- Author: Gutman, Dan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1324030690
- Language: English
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Aboard the Titanic (a True Book: The Titanic)
$7.99 Read moreRediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built!
There were close to 2,200 people aboard the Titanic for its maiden voyage, including about 900 crew members. Among the ship’s fir
- Series: A True Book (Relaunch)
- Author: Son, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1338840517
- Language: English
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She Persisted: Maya Lin
$6.99 Add to cartInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Maya Lin!
May- Series: She Persisted
- Author: Lin, Grace
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0593403029
- Language: English
