Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Martin & Anne: The Kindred Spirits of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Anne Frank
$17.99 Add to cartAnne Frank and Martin Luther King Jr. were born the same year a world apart. Both faced ugly prejudices and violence, which both answered with words of love and faith in humanity. This is the story of
- Author: Churnin, Nancy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 05 2019
- ISBN10: 1939547539
- Language: English
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Who Was Juliette Gordon Low?
$6.99 Read moreHow did a woman with the desire to help others became the founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America?
Born in 1860 in Savannah, Georgia, Juliette Gordon Low grew up having the finest c- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Rau, Dana Meachen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: July 06 2021
- ISBN10: 1101995564
- Language: English
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I Shook Up the World, 20th Anniversary Edition
$10.99 Read moreIn this celebratory 20th anniversary edition of I Shook Up the World, a new generation of kids are introduced to one of the greatest sports legends and most admired men of all time, Muhammad Ali.
In t- Author: Ali, Maryum May May
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 23 2024
- ISBN10: 1582709173
- Language: English
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The Beatles
$9.99 Read moreMeet The Beatles and discover the story of their lives and musical career in this engagingly illustrated biography–narrated by John, Paul, George, and Ringo themselves.
The Genius Series is a series- Series: Genius
- Author: Sipi, Claire
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: October 03 2023
- ISBN10: 8854420107
- Language: English
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We’re in This Together: A Young Readers Edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders
$8.99 Add to cartAn empowering young readers edition of We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders, the memoir by Women’s March coorganizer and activist Linda Sarsour that’s “equal parts inspiring, emotional, and informative” (… [more below]
- Author: Sarsour, Linda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: October 17 2023
- ISBN10: 1534439307
- Language: English
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Who Is Kamala Harris?
$5.99 Add to cartThe inspiring story of Vice President Kamala Harris told in the new Who HQ Now format for trending topics.
On November 7, 2020, Kamala Harris, a senator from California, became the first woman and the- Series: Who HQ Now
- Author: Anderson, Kirsten
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: January 19 2021
- ISBN10: 0593384482
- Language: English
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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
$9.99 Add to cartAs a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the movement that it galvanized. Now available in paperback… [more below]
- Author: Wittenstein, Barry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 18 2022
- ISBN10: 0823451135
- Language: English
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Who Was E. B. White?
$6.99 Read moreAn entertaining biography of the man behind Stuart Little and Charlotte’s Web, two of the best loved children’s books of all time. Learn about E.B. White’s exciting life in this new addition to the #… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Herman, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 28 2022
- ISBN10: 0593386728
- Language: English
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Ludwig Van Beethoven (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Composers)
$7.95 Add to cartMeet Composer Ludwig van Beethoven
Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Composers series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrat… [more below]
- Series: Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Composers
- Author: Venezia, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 01 2017
- ISBN10: 0531222411
- Language: English
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A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation
$18.99 Add to cartAs a new generation of activists demands an end to racism, A Place to Land reflects on Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the movement that it galvanized.
Winner of the Orbis Pictus … [more below]- Author: Wittenstein, Barry
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 27 2019
- ISBN10: 0823443310
- Language: English
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Lionel Messi: Soccer Star
$9.95 Read moreThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of soccer star Lionel Messi. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrill… [more below]
- Author: Moon, Derek
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1637393113
- Language: English
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The Fantastic Undersea Life of Jacques Cousteau
$8.99 Read moreJacques Cousteau was the world’s ambassador of the oceans. His popular TV series brought whales, otters, and dolphins right into people’s living rooms. Now, in this exciting picturebook biography, Dan… [more below]
- Author: Yaccarino, Dan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 08 2012
- ISBN10: 0375844708
- Language: English
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Electrical Wizard: Candlewick Biographies: How Nikola Tesla Lit Up the World
$6.99 Read more“An engaging volume that will encourage both budding scientists and anyone intrigued by the creative process.” — Kirkus Reviews
Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing- Series: Candlewick Biographies
- Author: Rusch, Elizabeth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: September 08 2015
- ISBN10: 0763679798
- Language: English
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Black Trailblazers: 30 Courageous Visionaries Who Broke Boundaries, Made a Difference, and Paved the Way
$21.99 Add to cartA gorgeously illustrated compendium of 30 black luminaries who changed the world.
Thirty bite-sized biographies of black thinkers, activists, and innovators with beautiful full-color illustrations thr- Author: Bayne, Bijan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: September 27 2022
- ISBN10: 1524874779
- Language: English
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Chasing Space
$9.99 Add to cart“In Chasing Space, Leland Melvin tackles stupendous obstacles with dogged determination, showing you what is indeed possible in life–if you belive.” –Neil deGrasse Tyson, author of Astrophysics for
- Author: Melvin, Leland
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: April 10 2018
- ISBN10: 0062665936
- Language: English
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Who Was Louis Armstrong?
$6.99 Add to cartIf not for a stint in reform school, young Louis Armstrong might never have become a musician. It was a teacher at the Colored Waifs Home who gave him a cornet, promoted him to band leader, and saw ta… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: January 01 2005
- ISBN10: 0448433680
- Language: English
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Claude Monet (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists)
$7.95 Add to cartMeet Artist Claude Monet
Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that br… [more below]
- Series: Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists (Paperback)
- Author: Venezia, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0531225402
- Language: English
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The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon
$19.99 Read moreThis fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor-winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John Jam… [more below]
- Author: Davies, Jacqueline
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: September 27 2004
- ISBN10: 0618243437
- Language: English
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I Will Protect You: A True Story of Twins Who Survived Auschwitz
$9.99 Add to cartThe illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust.
Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy- Author: Kor, Eva Mozes
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: October 03 2023
- ISBN10: 0316460605
- Language: English
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The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and Her Tribute to Veterans
$18.99 Add to cartHere is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans.
When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoo- Author: Walsh, Barbara E.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 01 2012
- ISBN10: 1590787544
- Language: English
