Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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The Van Buren Sisters vs. the Pants Police
$17.99 Read moreA true story about two sisters, four wheels and hordes of angry fashion police!
Addie and Gussie Van Buren were raised by their father to be confident, competitive and not much concerned with stuffy o
- Series: Head-To-Head History
- Author: Fox, J. F.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 02 2023
- ISBN10: 1525302485
- Language: English
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The Brilliant Calculator: How Mathematician Edith Clarke Helped Electrify America
$18.99 Read moreA 2024 Mathical Honor Book
Hidden Figures meets Rosie Revere, Engineer in this STEM/STEAM picture book about Edith Clarke, the innovator who solved an electrical mystery and built the first graphing c- Author: Lower, Jan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 14 2023
- ISBN10: 1662680066
- Language: English
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Who Was Steve Jobs?
$6.99 Add to cartSteve Jobs, adopted in infancy by a family in San Francisco, packed a lot of life into fifty-six short years. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn how his obsession with computers and te… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Pollack, Pam
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 29 2012
- ISBN10: 0448462117
- Language: English
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Who Is Wayne Gretzky?
$6.99 Read moreAfter breaking or tying more than sixty records in hockey, it’s no wonder that Wayne Gretzky is known as “The Great One.” Born in Brantford, Ontario, on January 26, 1961, in a nation obsessed with the… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Herman, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 05 2015
- ISBN10: 0448483211
- Language: English
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Who Was Galileo?
$5.99 Add to cartLike Michelangelo, Galileo is another Renaissance great known just by his first name–a name that is synonymous with scientific achievement. Born in Pisa, Italy, in the sixteenth century, Galileo cont… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Demuth, Patricia Brennan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 5, 2015
- ISBN10: 0448479850
- Language: English
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The Story of Sojourner Truth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$15.99 Read moreDiscover the life of Sojourner Truth–a story about being bold and brave for kids ages 6 to 9
Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was one of the most important leaders in the anti-slavery movemen- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Clark, Anita Crawford
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: January 16 2024
- ISBN10: 9798886509540
- Language: English
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The Complete Story of Sadako Sasaki: And the Thousand Paper Cranes
$10.99 Add to cart**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**
For the first time, middle readers can learn t
**Middle School Book of the Year — Northern Lights Book Awards**
**Skipping Stones Honor Award Winner**- Author: Sasaki, Masahiro
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 148
- Publish Date: April 7, 2020
- ISBN10: 4805316179
- Language: English
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Mario and the Hole in the Sky: How a Chemist Saved Our Planet
$17.99 Add to cartThe true story of how a scientist saved the planet from environmental disaster.
Mexican American Mario Molina is a modern-day hero who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s. Growing up in Mexico- Author: Rusch, Elizabeth
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: November 05, 2019
- ISBN10: 1580895816
- Language: English
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Who Was Thomas Alva Edison?
$6.99 Add to cartOne day in 1882, Thomas Edison flipped a switch that lit up lower Manhattan with incandescent light and changed the way people live ever after. The electric light bulb was only one of thousands of Edi… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Frith, Margaret
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 29 2005
- ISBN10: 0448437651
- Language: English
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Who Was Theodore Roosevelt?
$6.99 Add to cartHe was only 42 years old when he was sworn in as President of the United States in 1901, making TR the youngest president ever. But did you know that he was also the first sitting president to win the… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Burgan, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479451
- Language: English
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Modern Art for Kids: Hands-On Art and Craft Activities Inspired by the Masters
$19.99 Read moreTake a fun and engaging illustrated journey through modern art history, from Impressionism to Minimalism, to meet key artists and make crafts inspired by their work.
Modern Art for Kids, the debut boo- Series: Art Stars
- Author: Ho Poon, Stephanie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: April 25 2023
- ISBN10: 0760382077
- Language: English
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A River of Words: The Story of William Carlos Williams
$18.00 Add to cart2009 Caldecott Honor Book
When he wrote poems, he felt as free as the
An ALA Notable Book
A New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book
A Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
NCTE Notable Children’s Book- Series: Incredible Lives for Young Readers
- Author: Bryant, Jen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 34
- Publish Date: August 01, 2008
- ISBN10: 0802853021
- Language: English
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Unlawful Orders: A Portrait of Dr. James B. Williams, Tuskegee Airman, Surgeon, and Activist (Scholastic Focus)
$19.99 Add to cartBarbara Binns presents the inspiring story of one man in his struggle for racial equality in the field of battle and the field of medicine.
Scholastic Focus is the premier home of thoroughly researched
- Author: Binns, Barbara
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: October 18, 2022
- ISBN10: 1338754262
- Language: English
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Alias Anna: A True Story of Outwitting the Nazis
$9.99 Add to cartA Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable!
A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist!
The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and h
- Author: Hood, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: March 21 2023
- ISBN10: 63083906
- Language: English
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The Met Edgar Degas: He Saw the World in Moving Moments
$14.99 Read moreSee how iconic artists like Edgar Degas were influenced by their environments in this beautiful series produced in collaboration with The Met.
See the world through Edgar Degas’s eyes and be inspired- Series: What the Artist Saw
- Author: Guglielmo, Amy
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: May 09 2023
- ISBN10: 0744070708
- Language: English
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Jovita Llevaba Pantalones: La Historia de Una Mexicana Que Luchó Por La Libertad (Jovita Wore Pants)
$8.99 Add to cartThe remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights, told by her great-niece, award-winning author, Aida Salazar!
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- Author: Salazar, Aida
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 19, 2023
- ISBN10: 1338849123
- Language: Spanish
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I Am Jim Henson
$16.99 Add to cartJim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street, is the 11th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary)
Jim Henson, was always dre- Series: Ordinary People Change the World
- Author: Meltzer, Brad
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: January 10 2017
- ISBN10: 052542850X
- Language: English
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Who Were the Wright Brothers?
$6.99 Add to cartAs young boys, Orville and Wilbur Wright loved all things mechanical. As young men, they gained invaluable skills essential for their success by working with printing presses, bicycles, motors, and an… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Buckley, James
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 1, 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479516
- Language: English
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Who Was George Washington?
$6.99 Add to cartIn 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two majo
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: January 08, 2009
- ISBN10: 0448448920
- Language: English
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How to Spacewalk: Step-By-Step with Shuttle Astronauts
$19.99 Read moreAspiring astronauts will be ready for liftoff with this thrilling guide to preparing for and doing a real spacewalk with the first American woman to walk in space as their partner.
What is it like to- Author: Sullivan, Kathryn
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: June 06 2023
- ISBN10: 1536226211
- Language: English
