Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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We Who Believe in Freedom: The Life and Times of Ella Baker
$14.00 Add to cartThe second volume in the True Tales for Young Readers series, this short biography of the civil rights leader is intended for middle school and high school readers. Ella Baker, who grew up in Littleto
- Series: True Tales for Young Readers
- Author: Williams, Lea E.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 104
- Publish Date: November 01, 2017
- ISBN10: 0865264880
- Language: English
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How Do You Spell Unfair?: Macnolia Cox and the National Spelling Bee
$18.99 Add to cartA Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book
“This moving picture book portrays a girl who met injustice with dignity and excelled.”–Booklist (starred review) From a multi-award-winning pair comes a deeply- Author: Weatherford, Carole Boston
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 11, 2023
- ISBN10: 1536215546
- Language: English
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Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
$19.99 Add to cart**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**
The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!
* “Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . B
- Author: Salazar, Aida
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 07, 2023
- ISBN10: 1338283413
- Language: English
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Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History
$17.99 Add to cartAuthor-illustrator Vashti Harrison shines a bold, joyous light on black men through history in this #1 New York Times bestseller.
An important book for readers of all ages, this beautifully illustrate… [more below]- Series: Vashti Harrison #3
- Author: Harrison, Vashti
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: November 19 2019
- ISBN10: 0316475149
- Language: English
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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
$16.99 Add to cart#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
Meet the little leaders. They’re brave. They’re bold. They changed the world. Featuring 40 trailblazing black women in history, this book educates and inspires as it rela- Series: Vashti Harrison #1
- Author: Harrison, Vashti
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: December 05, 2017
- ISBN10: 0316475114
- Language: English
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Brown Girl Dreaming
$12.99 Add to cartJacqueline Woodson’s National Book Award and Newbery Honor winner is a powerful memoir that tells the moving story of her childhood in mesmerizing verse.
A President Obama “O” Book Club pick
Raised in- Author: Woodson, Jacqueline
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: October 11 2016
- ISBN10: 0147515823
- Language: English
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96 Facts about Taylor Swift: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! with Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!
$6.99 Add to cartThe ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift!
Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie.- Series: 96 Facts about . . .
- Author: Kaplan, Arie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: September 19, 2023
- ISBN10: 0593750934
- Language: English
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The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian’s Art Changed Science
$12.99 Add to cartIn this beautiful nonfiction biography, a Robert F. Sibert Medal winner, the Newbery Honor-winning author Joyce Sidman introduces readers to one of the first female entomologists and a woman who flout
- Author: Sidman, Joyce
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: July 19 2022
- ISBN10: 0358667933
- Language: English
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Who Was Stan Lee?
$5.99 Add to cartStanley Lieber was just seventeen when he got his first job at Timely Comics in 1939. Since then, the man now known as Stan Lee has launched a comic book empire, made Marvel Comics a household name, a… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Edgers, Geoff
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 26, 2014
- ISBN10: 0448482363
- Language: English
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How Benjamin Franklin Became a Revolutionary in Seven (Not-So-Easy) Steps
$18.99 Add to cartHow did Ben Franklin become an outspoken leader of the American Revolution? Learn all about it in seven (not-so-easy) steps in this humorous, accessible middle-grade chapter book that focuses on Ben’s… [more below]
- Author: Woelfle, Gretchen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 17, 2023
- ISBN10: 163592331X
- Language: English
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What Is the Story of Anne of Green Gables?
$7.99 Read moreJourney to Avonlea and meet Anne Shirley — the imaginative and bold star of the beloved Anne of Green Gables series — in this addition to the What Is the Story Of? series.
Author L. M. Montgomery fi- Series: What Is the Story Of?
- Author: Labrecque, Ellen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: May 09 2023
- ISBN10: 0593382528
- Language: English
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Who Is Barack Obama?
$6.99 Add to cartAs the world now knows, Barack Obama has made history as our first African-American president. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography is perfect for primary graders looking for … [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 24 2009
- ISBN10: 0448453304
- Language: English
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Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
$17.99 Add to cartCelebrate Lonnie Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker, in this inspiring STEM picture book biography about the maker of one of the world’s favorite toys.
You know the Super Soaker. It’s one of top t- Author: Barton, Chris
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 03, 2016
- ISBN10: 1580892973
- Language: English
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Who Is Malala Yousafzai?
$6.99 Add to cartMalala Yousafzai was a girl who loved to learn but was told that girls would no longer be allowed to go to school. She wrote a blog that called attention to what was happening in her beautiful corner … [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Brown, Dinah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 11, 2015
- ISBN10: 0448489376
- Language: English
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Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America
$19.99 Add to cartA warm, intimate portrait of Jackie Robinson, America’s sports icon, told from the unique perspective of a unique insider: his only daughter.
Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in thi… [more below]
- Author: Robinson, Sharon
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: February 01 2004
- ISBN10: 0439425921
- Language: English
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Seeds of Change: Planting a Path to Peace
$20.95 Add to cartJohn Steptoe Award for New Talent in Illustrations – American Library Association (ALA)
A picture book biography of scientist Wangari Maathai, the first African woman–and first environmentalist–to wi
- Author: Cullerton Johnson, Jen
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 01 2010
- ISBN10: 160060367X
- Language: English
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Who Was Jackie Robinson?
$6.99 Add to cartAs a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his pl
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Herman, Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 23, 2010
- ISBN10: 0448455579
- Language: English
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Who Was Dr. Seuss?
$5.99 Add to cartTed Geisel loved to doodle from the time he was a kid. He had an offbeat, fun-loving personality. He often threw dinner parties where guests wore outrageous hats And he donned quirky hats when thinki… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Pascal, Janet B.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: July 07 2011
- ISBN10: 0448455854
- Language: English
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The Story of Selena Quintanilla: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life Selena Quintanilla–a story about breaking down barriers in music, for kids ages 6 to 9
Selena Quintanilla was the queen of Tejano music. Before she became a star, Selena was a chari- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Arjona, Gloria
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: June 28, 2022
- ISBN10: 1638782342
- Language: English
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Who Was Nikola Tesla?
$6.99 Add to cartGet ready for the electrifying biography of Nikola Tesla–part creative genius, part mad scientist, and 100% innovator.
When Nikola Tesla arrived in the United States in 1884, he didn’t have much mone- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Gigliotti, Jim
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 04 2018
- ISBN10: 0448488590
- Language: English
