Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Who Was Julius Caesar?
$6.99 Add to cartHe came. He saw. He conquered. Julius Caesar was a force to be reckoned with as a savvy politician, an impressive orator, and a brave soldier. Born in Rome in 100 BC, he quickly climbed the ladder of … [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Medina, Nico
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 105
- Publish Date: October 30 2014
- ISBN10: 0448480832
- Language: English
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The Leaf Detective: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest
$18.99 Add to cartThis picture book biography tells the story of Meg Lowman, a groundbreaking female scientist called a “real life Lorax” by National Geographic, who was determined to investigate the marvelous, undisco… [more below]
- Author: Lang, Heather
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: February 09 2021
- ISBN10: 1684371775
- Language: English
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Who Was Davy Crockett?
$6.99 Add to cartDavy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, is a man of legend. He is said to have killed his first bear when he was three years old. His smile alone killed another, and he skinned a bear by forcing… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Herman, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 03 2013
- ISBN10: 0448467046
- Language: English
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Who Was Paul Revere?
$6.99 Add to cartIn 1775, Paul Revere of Boston made his now-famous horseback ride warning colonists of an impending attack by the British. This event went largely unnoticed in history until Longfellow celebrated it i… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 01 2011
- ISBN10: 0448457156
- Language: English
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Sakamoto’s Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory
$17.99 Read moreThe inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme.
When the children of workers on a 1930s M
- Author: Abery, Julie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 1525300318
- Language: English
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Who Was Charles Schulz?
$6.99 Add to cartLearn more about the cartoonist who created Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the lovable Peanuts gang in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!
Charles (otherwise known a- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Holub, Joan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0451532546
- Language: English
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Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder?
$6.99 Add to cartLaura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House books, based on her own childhood and later life, are still beloved classics almost a century after she began writing them. Now young readers will see just how simi… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Demuth, Patricia Brennan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 26 2013
- ISBN10: 0448467062
- Language: English
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Who Was John McCain?
$6.99 Read moreHow did the son of a naval officer go on to become a United States Navy captain, an Arizona senator, and a candidate for president? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who … [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Burgan, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 07 2023
- ISBN10: 0593383680
- Language: English
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Who Was Roberto Clemente?
$6.99 Add to cartGrowing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing r… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Buckley, James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 25 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479613
- Language: English
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Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers): Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas
$18.99 Read moreAlexi 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: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 0593562747
- Language: English
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The Origins of Sports
$17.95 Add to cartThis beautifully illustrated book covers 10 most popular sports and how they developed during the history, including the rules, equipment, and the star players.
From the prehistory until today, this bo
- Author: Velcovsky, Tom
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 30 2023
- ISBN10: 800006796X
- Language: English
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The Story of Frida Kahlo: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Frida Kahlo–a story about strength, creativity, and never giving up for kids ages 6 to 9
Frida Kahlo is one of the most famous and celebrated artists who has ever lived. Before s- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Katz, Susan B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 62
- Publish Date: March 03 2020
- ISBN10: 1646111605
- Language: English
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The Boy Who Fell Off the Mayflower, or John Howland’s Good Fortune
$19.99 Add to cartIn the first book he has both written and illustrated, master artist P.J. Lynch brings a Mayflower voyager’s story to vivid life.
At a young age, John Howland learned what it meant to take advantage- Author: Lynch, P. J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: September 22 2015
- ISBN10: 0763665843
- Language: English
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Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal
$19.99 Add to cartCoretta Scott King Author Award
Read about the fascinating life of Bass Reeves, who escaped slavery to become the first African American Deputy US Marshal west of the Mississippi.Sitting tall i
- Author: Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 01 2009
- ISBN10: 0822567644
- Language: English
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Who Was Nelson Mandela?
$5.99 Add to cartAs a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in pri… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Pollack, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: January 09 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479338
- Language: English
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Who Was Joan of Arc?
$6.99 Add to cartJoan of Arc was born in a small French village during the worst period of the Hundred Years’ War. For generations, France had been besieged by the British. At age 11, Joan began to see religious visio… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Pollack, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 01 2016
- ISBN10: 0448483041
- Language: English
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Who Was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
$6.99 Read moreBorn in Austria in 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed his first piece of music, a minuet, when he was just five years old Soon after, he was performing for kings and emperors. Although he died at… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: McDonough, Yona Zeldis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: April 28 2003
- ISBN10: 0448431041
- Language: English
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Who Were the Beatles?
$6.99 Add to cartAlmost everyone can sing along with the Beatles, but how many young readers know their whole story? Geoff Edgers, a Boston Globe reporter and hard-core Beatles fan, brings the Fab Four to life in this… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edgers, Geoff
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: January 05 2006
- ISBN10: 0448439069
- 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
