Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Herstory: 50 Women and Girls Who Shook Up the World
$21.99 Add to cartMove aside history–it’s time for herstory.
Celebrate fifty inspiring and powerful women who changed the world and left their mark in this lavishly illustrated biography compilation that’s perfect for- Series: Stories That Shook Up the World
- Author: Halligan, Katherine
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 11, 2018
- ISBN10: 1534436642
- Language: English
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Rebel Girls Celebrate Pride: 25 Tales of Self-Love and Community
$8.99 Read moreTRUE STORIES OF PRIDE AND POWER!
This collection features 25 inspiring tales of proud members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Read about how these women, girls, and nonbinary people broke down barriers, ho- Series: Rebel Girls Minis
- Author: Rebel Girls
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: May 23 2023
- ISBN10: 1953424287
- Language: English
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Who Was Leonardo Da Vinci?
$6.99 Add to cartLeonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Yet he had a hard time finishing things, a… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: September 01, 2005
- ISBN10: 0448443015
- Language: English
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Just a Girl: A True Story of World War II
$18.99 Add to cartWINNER OF THE MILDRED L. BATCHELDER AWARD!
In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial discrimination and war, and discove
- Author: Levi, Lia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 22, 2022
- ISBN10: 0063065088
- Language: English
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Meet Lionel Messi: World Cup Soccer Superstar
$9.99 Read moreSoccer forward Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain is known for his skillful goal-scoring and his collection of awards. Readers will dive into Messi’s impressive career and life.
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1728463289
- Language: English
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Who Is Nathan Chen?
$5.99 Read moreLearn about American figure skater Nathan Chen’s Olympic journey to gold in this exciting title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
In 2022, Nathan Chen dazzled the worl- Series: Who HQ Now
- Author: Liu, Joseph
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 56
- Publish Date: August 29 2023
- ISBN10: 0593661001
- Language: English
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Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
$18.99 Add to cartMeet the Tres Hermanas: Evelina Antonetty, Lillian Lez, and Elba Cabrera. They moved from Puerto Rico to New York City as children and grew up to become leaders in their Bronx community. Evelina,
- Author: Ramos, Nonieqa
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 06, 2024
- ISBN10: 1728460441
- Language: English
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One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor
$18.99 Add to cartFor fans of All-of-a-Kind Family, here is the true story of how Sarah Brenner, a poor girl from New York City’s Lower East Side, became Sydney Taylor: dancer, actress, and successful children’s book a… [more below]
- Author: Michelson, Richard
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 13, 2024
- ISBN10: 1635925312
- Language: English
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Epic Athletes: Patrick Mahomes
$8.99 Add to cartIn this uplifting illustrated middle-grade biography, acclaimed sports journalist Dan Wetzel tackles the real-life story of the NFL’s brightest rising star, quarterback Patrick Mahomes!
In 2018, Patri- Series: Epic Athletes #9
- Author: Wetzel, Dan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: August 31 2021
- ISBN10: 1250802105
- Language: English
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Boundless (Scholastic Focus)
$18.99 Add to cartWorld champion high jumper Chaunté Lowe pens the captivating story of her journey from an impoverished childhood full of big dreams and devastating hurdles, to becoming a bronze medal-winning US Olym… [more below]
- Author: Lowe, Chaunté
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: March 07, 2023
- ISBN10: 1338741527
- Language: English
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Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
$15.99 Add to cartA great American sport and Native American history come together in this true story for middle grade readers about how Jim Thorpe and Pop Warner created the legendary Carlisle Indians football team, f
- Author: Sheinkin, Steve
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: January 15 2019
- ISBN10: 1250294479
- Language: English
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I Am Not a Label: 34 Disabled Artists, Thinkers, Athletes and Activists from Past and Present
$23.99 Add to cart* 2021 EUREKA Nonfiction Children’s Honor Book
“An inclusive and upbeat collection ideal for classrooms and libraries.” – School Library Journal In this stylishly illustrated biography anthology, me- Author: Burnell, Cerrie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: July 07, 2020
- ISBN10: 0711247455
- Language: English
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Never Give Up: Dr. Kati Karikó and the Race for the Future of Vaccines
$21.99 Read moreThe first-ever picture book biography about Dr. Katalin Karik?, winner of the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Growing up in a small Hungarian town, Kati Karik? was curious about everything
- Author: Dadey, Debbie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1728456339
- Language: English
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Who Was King Tut?
$6.99 Add to cartEver since Howard Carter uncovered King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, the young pharaoh has become a symbol of the wealth and mystery of ancient Egypt. Now, a two-and-a-half-year-long museum exhibit of
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Edwards, Roberta
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 02, 2006
- ISBN10: 0448443600
- Language: English
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Inspirational Baseball Stories for Young Readers: 12 Unbelievable True Tales to Inspire and Amaze Young Baseball Lovers
$11.87 Add to cartBaseball’s history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether you’re a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help you thrive on the diamond and off it.
Every time you watch or play in a
- Author: Johnson, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 138
- Publish Date: May 29, 2023
- ISBN10: 9798890950017
- Language: English
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Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions
$8.99 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: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 1580892981
- Language: English
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Who Was Helen Keller?
$6.99 Add to cartAt age two, Helen Keller became deaf and blind. She lived in a world of silence and darkness and she spent the rest of her life struggling to break through it. But with the help of teacher Annie Sulli
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Thompson, Gare
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 25, 2003
- ISBN10: 0448431440
- Language: English
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Breaking the Mold: Changing the Face of Climate Science
$22.99 Read moreSixteen scientists. Protecting our planet. Making science more equitable.
An Orbis Pictus Recommended Book Scientists who collect microbes from surfers’ skin, who use radar sensors to gather data mile- Series: Books for a Better Earth
- Author: Levy, Dana Alison
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: February 21 2023
- ISBN10: 0823449718
- Language: English
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Who Was Queen Elizabeth II?
$6.99 Add to cartHow did a little girl who loved horses become the longest reigning monarch in England? Find out in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series!
In 1936, the life of ten-year-ol- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Stine, Megan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: December 07 2021
- ISBN10: 0593097513
- Language: English
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Who Was Jesus?
$5.99 Add to cartThis fascinating addition to the best-selling Who Was…? series does not settle questions of theology. Instead, it presents young readers with a biography that covers what is known historically about… [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Morgan, Ellen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 05 2015
- ISBN10: 0448483203
- Language: English
