Children's Biographical Fiction Books

When Charles schedules a playdate with his friends Lucius and Robert, they have no idea they're about to travel back in time to Gee's Bend, Alabama to discover the origin of the beautiful quilts in Grandma's house. It doesn't take long for the boys to...

DOLLEY MADISON UNITES YOUNG AMERICA!Amidst the nonstop turmoil of the War of 1812, the decisive First Lady takes action and inspires an anxious nation.Dolley Madison faces a bitterly divided Washington City when her husband, James Madison, becomes our...

A SLAVE'S BRAVE JOURNEY TO LIVING HIS DREAM.John Ware, a well-known, highly loved, and acclaimed black cowboy, arrived in Alberta at the beginning of the extraordinary ranching story on the grasslands. He faced and conquered snowstorms, vast distances,...

Isaac loves to make people laugh, but it’s getting harder and harder to do since he only knows one joke. Dr. Bernard has the perfect solution—a book of jokes—but Isaac doesn’t know how to read! Isaac visits House of Hope Africa,...

“Kids of all ages will be intrigued by the historical facts, as well as the presentation design—a superb blending of content, form, and emotion.” —Peter Niemi, literacy specialist and speech and language pathologist It all...

Because there aren't enough books for the bilingual family, here is the first of many to help your pequeñin learn and embrace the family language and culture. Los niños will learn what papá or mommy call their body parts and clothes en Español and...

"Trilingual Me! Moi, trilingue!" is a dual-language children's book which tells the story of a girl who overcame many challenges on her journey to becoming trilingual. Join her as she shares her inspiring story in English and French. A fun and colourful...

This book is an odyssey traveling from one continent to another, teaching children life through travel. In this pilgrimage we set the stage for young travelers.Fun Facts: Num-Num berries- Carissa macrocarpa is a shrub native to South...

'Jeddo's Suitcase' reveals the treasures and memories hidden safely inside the suitcase of a Lebanese migrant. Jeddo showcases his letters, photographs, cassette tapes and other items he's kept inside his suitcase to his granddaughter and explains and...

Butterflies in the System is a story about love, incarceration, and perseverance. Inspired by true events, it follows a year in the life of five teenagers as they struggle through the youth protection system in Montreal. Through the halls of a group...

Clara Hughes is famous for being the only Canadian to have won medals at the Olympic Summer and Olympic Winter Games. You can say that Clara was born to be an athlete but it was her undying dedication to better her skills that made her a champion. If you...

José Gregorio Esparza, also known as Gregorio Esparza, was the last Texian defender to enter the Alamo during the early days of the siege and was the only Texian given a Christian burial following the battle.Esparza joined the volunteer Texas army...

Richard II is a historical play written by William Shakespeare, and it is the subject of the book Richard II by Jacob Abbott. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the play, providing a detailed summary of the plot, characters, and themes. Abbott...

A Cat Story with HeartLearn how Andre the Cat from Paris discovers gratitude.Andre the cat has it all: an elegant home in a fancy Five-Star hotel, comfy furnishings to rest on, and his own private chef. But one day he is forced to fend for himself...

#335ẞ in der Reihe Zweisprachige Legenden: Dieses Buch ist in Deutsch & Luganda. Kato Kintu fordert den bösen König Bemba zu einem Duell heraus. Doch Kintu verliert fürchterlich und flieht ins Exil auf eine Insel. Dort gewinnt er an Weisheit und...

Sab ki jindegi kahaniyo se bhara hua hai . Per sab usko khas nehi samajhte . Mai apni jindegi ke kahaniyo ko bahot khas samajhta hu , aur meri kosish hai ki mai hamesha apni kahani aap logo ke saath share karu . Bachpan me mere nana nani mujhe kahaniyan...

If you thought the earth was just a big, green rock that we live on, think again!Earthy is here to show us that she is so much more than that. She's a living, breathing entity who is deeply connected to all of us. And she's on a mission to save our...

The Frankenstein of the Apple Crate builds on a true archival discovery to imagine how the young Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin found the idea of Frankenstein. Since her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, died shortly after she was born, the heroine grows up in a...

El Frankenstein de la caja de manzanas es una historia de fantasmas, una novela gótica para jóvenes y una obra de historia alternativa. Tal obra entretejida muestra cómo Mary Shelley, que entonces tenía 19 años, pudo...

Une histoire de fantômes, un roman noir pour jeunes lecteurs, et une pièce d’histoire alternative : Le Frankenstein du cageot à pommes tisse plusieurs fils pour montrer comment Mary Shelley, encore jeune, aurait pu trouver...

Rashi's Daughter, Secret Scholar tells the story of Joheved, eldest daughtr of Salomon ben Isaac (Rashi), one of the great medieval Jewish Bible commentators. At a time when women traditionally were barred from studying Jewish texts, Rashi secretly...

When You Grow Up is a tender and sweet story about the love mom's have for their children - especially mom's for their sons. Devona Montgomery tells her story of how she loves her son from the time she knew she was going to have a baby, through all...

This is the seventh book in the series about Fred the friendly snake, who was sent as a present by Jungle Jim. Having gone camping with his friendsin book six, in this book, "When Fred The Snake and Friends Explore USA," the adventure continues as they...

Yesterday this guest had rung the bell and demanded a partner to play lawn tennis -- as if the hotel kept partners laid away in drawers like so many sheets. The guest, Jerymn Hilliard, Jr., is unexpectedly at loose ends in tiny Valedolmo. He has seen all...

Tom Savage, Cabin boy, is lucky to survive the perilous voyage to Jamestown. As hostage for one of Powhatan's sons, he lives with the Pamunkeys, learning their skills-until the son dies, and Tom's in more danger than ever!".history as fascinating drama,...

¿MUERTE? DEFINE LA MUERTE."Tienes leucemia""Eso es lo que dijo el doctor. Mamá y papá se lo han tomado tan mal, que se pelean. Me siento impotente. Tal vez por eso recurrí al Padre Thomas. Pero me ha dado una estampa de Carlo Acutis, como si un chico...

Do you know what a Bubble Boy is? Most people don't!Come join Jakob and his loyal buddy Buvo as they stretch their imaginations on dirty Friday. Follow them on their adventures where monkeys sing fruit songs, and the ocean holds surprises.Beautifully...

From the author of Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, winner of the 1956 Newbery Medal, Jean Lee Latham writes an absorbing biography of Matthew Fontaine Maury, the man considered to be the father of modern oceanography.In the early 1800s, the voyage from New York...

He faced death bravely. Two Names received his first name when he was born. He earned his second name because of what he did. How he got his second name is the subject of this story. The prairie was a dangerous place to live back in the Wild West...

The third book in this charming series of true-life stories based on the memories of Clarissa Nadine Townsend and her brother, Paul Gregory Townsend, set in rural America in the post-depression era. From sampling the sweet sap of the "sugar" bush, to...

Grey Owl's children's story, first published in 1935. This delightful novel comes complete with Grey Owl's original drawings, chapter head-pieces and a glossary of Ojibway Indian words.

An extraordinary survival story of two families' journey to freedom during World War II.When you hear about how Stalin tormented hundreds of thousands of people and the devastating stories throughout his overwhelming existence, you wonder how any child...

An eclectic depiction of events some actual and some fantasied. Although a number of the articles are of a serious nature, many reek of absurdity and the intention is then satirical farce to bring about amusement. The poetry included is not quite...

This book of student work is too interesting to put down. How are young people coping today with global warming, family, and friendships? Times are changing and we need to listen to our young people as they speak out on a multitude of issues.

"Chip the Beaver Heads to Texas" is an enchanting children's book that takes young readers on a delightful journey through the diverse landscapes and rich history of the Lone Star State.Join Chip, a spirited young pup with a love for adventure, as he...

Hömma! Die folgende Geschichte, ist die Fortsetzung aus dem Buch: Mein Oppa war Bergman, die ich auf großen Wunsch weitergeschrieben habe.Nun zum Inhalt. Die Fortsetzung handelt auch wieder von Fenja und ihren Großeltern, die gemeinsam an die Nordsee, in...

Justin Bieber BiographyBorn in London, Ontario in 1994, Justin Bieber found fame after his mom posted videos of him singing covers on YouTube. It wasn’t long before his amazing talent caught the eye of some of the world’s hottest musicians and record...

Eight-year-old Emma is playing with her friends when four creepy bats issue a decree from the Big Orange Monster that takes away all the fun. As conversation about the monster takes up the school blackboards and dinner talks, Emma becomes sad and...

About the book … Growing up was difficult for me being overweight, too quiet and really afraid to speak out in order to defend myself. In this book Bertha learns that she needs to let her voice be heard and no longer allows herself to be the scapegoat...

Gifted with a rare, ultra sensitive hearing capability caused by a virus at age eight, Tia Fleisher learns about the power of her extraordinary hearing and about the problems associated with being different.Fearing for her safety, she is placed under the...

One Sentence. A true storybook was written by Rufin Kapata Mayala. A son of a Congolese refugee who later on in his life traveled to America to flee from the miserable conditions of living in Brazzaville.  Kapata talks about his experience from...

Le Petit Génie du Désordre raconte l'histoire de James, un jeune garçon débordant d'imagination et de créativité. Avec son fidèle compagnon, le chien Lincoln, à ses côtés, James se lance dans une aventure incroyable qui commence dans sa propre chambre...

Edith Cavell, a British nurse, was always interested in caring for others. When she was asked to set up the very first nurses training school in Belgium, she jumped at the chance. But when the First World War broke out in 1914, Edith had to make a...

This book tells the story of the Wright brothers' invention of a heavier-than-air powered flying machine. It is told from the perspective of a curious modern day child and shows how the Wright brothers' perseverance, independence, and tenacious pursuit...

Man schreibt das Jahr 1973 und die Sommerferien haben begonnen. Vater Friedrich, der vor 13 Jahren selbst Binnenschiffer gewesen ist, möchte seinen 13-jährigen Sohn Fritz für zwei Wochen zu seinem Bruder, den Onkel Justus, auf die MS HELGA schicken.Vater...