Biography and Autobiography Books

‘Understanding Stewardship for Children’ is a book that will enlighten your children on how they can be good and obedient stewards over the blessings of God upon their lives.  This book will teach them what they are supposed to take care...

Are you looking for an inspirational and educational coloring book for your little girls? Do you want to learn more about incredible black women throughout history? Then this book is for you! This brilliant coloring book showcases the amazing...

In the beautiful mountains of Georgia, a special family called the Dumbadzes welcomes spring with open arms. They live on a farm bursting with life, where flowers bloom, fruit trees sway, and honeybees buzz with excitement.Every spring, something magical...

Dein erstes JahrBabyalbum zum Eintragen der schönsten Momente und Erinnerungen für unser erstes gemeinsames JahrDieses zauberhaft gestaltete Album bietet Platz für viele Erinnerungen und Fotos deiner ersten Momente: deines ersten...

Meet Dr. Kate! She was a medical doctor from 1931-1956 in Northern Wisconsin who specialized in delivering babies and pediatric care. Dr. Kate is remarkable for many reasons. As a medical doctor, she expertly handled it all: immunizations, common colds,...

Unlock the world of soccer greatness with 'Inspirational Soccer Stories for Young Readers,' a captivating collection of 15 true tales that celebrate the journeys of legendary players who have not only excelled on the field but have also made a lasting...

Emmel Zealous is a young girl with sass and talent who also suffers from an anxiety disorder. Like most children her age, Emmel is a dreamer. She has always dreamed of being a hip-hop dancer, and an opportunity to fulfill her dreams has finally presented...

Every night, when Naiya's mom tucks her into bed, she tells her about a different woman who helped make the world a better place. Join Naiya as she learns about the diverse careers of 99 Muslim women.

Stuart Gunn knew two things were certain in his life-that he would be a professional drummer and that he would find true love. What he didn't know was the path he would take to get there, because you can never be certain where the hand of fate might...

Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Best Nonfiction Book SeriesAmerican Chemical Society's Middle School ChemClub Book PickInspire curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with this award-winning kid's book series that disrupts...

At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the role of John Brown in the raid at Harpers Ferry. John was an abolitionist who dedicated his life to the destruction of slavery. He was a white man, yet he fought for the African American slaves...

Be inspired by the story of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor in the United States. Blackwell worked her to make the field of medicine accessible to women during a time when women's rights was still being tackled. How did she change the medical...

In this book, you will read about Elias Howe and his invention of the sewing machine. Discuss how his invention helped the economic growth in the Northeast states in the mid-1800s. Read about Elias' history and why his sewing machine was the first of its...

Study the life of Padre Junipero Serra and his missions to America. Understand why the Spanish government decided to send missionaries to the southwestern part of the US, especially in Texas and California. What the life of a mission like during those...

China has had many emperors. Some of them came down in history with many great achievements. One of these emperors was Shi Huangdi. Read about the life and works of Emperor Shi Huangdi and how he managed to unify northern China under one dynasty. What...

Who was Stephen Austin and why was he called the Father of Texas? This book focuses on the life and works of Stephen Austin. It also touches on the historical settlement of Texas and the prevalent socio-economic conditions of the time. What an exciting...

Perhaps you're familiar with the powerful duo Lewis and Clark. They were the great explorers who mapped the newly acquired US territory of Louisiana. In this book, you will read about William Clark. Who was he and how did he become an explorer? How many...

Discuss the life and works of Napoleon Bonaparte. Who was he and what was his role in the historic Louisiana Purchase, which furthered the reach of the US government? By reading historical biographies, you will be able to trace how decisions made in the...

In this book, you will read about the life and works of US President Theodore Roosevelt. What was he like growing up? What was he like as a president of the United States? Was he a good president? Did he support worthwhile reforms? What were these...

The great thing about movies is that they get you interested in history. However, don't be fooled. Movies are oftentimes mixed with fantasy to make them more interesting. That is why history books exist. In this book, you will be reading about King...

Learn from the life and works of Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States. What were his primary contributions in the history of the United States? Study his life, academic career, and political career and understand how they all...

The Monroe Doctrine was a US policy that opposed European colonialism. It was penned by James Monroe, who was an American lawyer, diplomate and statesman. In this book, you will learn about the life and works of James Monroe, as well as the circumstances...

It is rather unfortunate to work so hard towards a goal and to enjoy it for a just few days. Such is the story of William Henry Harrison, who was president of the United States for 31 days. In this book, you will read about his early life, career and...

Who was Mexican General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna? What was his role in the Texas War of Independence and eventual settlement of Texas? Reading about the past as well as the people who made significant decisions that forever changed history will allow...

Kit Carson was a central figure during the US Westward Expansion from 1820 to 1850. During this time, the US was in a fur frenzy so to speak. Kit Carson was in the center of that because he was a famous fur trader and mountain man. He was also the guide...

This book is a continuation of an earlier Baby Professor title tackling the story of William Clark. This time, however, spotlight will be given to Meriwether Lewis. Lewis was not just an explorer, he was also a soldier, politician and public...

Pearl Harbor and World War II changed the world. Six million service men and women were aboard troop trains that crisscrossed the nation, and the brief minutes they would spend in North Platte would be remembered for a lifetime.Early in the morning on...

Maria Teresa "Terry" Ornelas Ibarra has combined many years of experience as an elementary school teacher with decades as a best friend to craft this story of how a friendship flourishes. Living with big families in a small town, Penny and Terry learn to...

Linspired reveals the inside story of the remarkable and meteoric rise of Jeremy Lin, superstar of the New York Knicks and the first Asian-American born player of Chinese/Taiwanese descent to play in the NBA.

The story of Olympian swimmer Cullen Jones, who nearly drowned at age 5 yet went on to swim on the USA Olympic swim team alongside such greats as Michael Phelps.

Annyeong, Korea! is a children's book about finding your way home, even if home is 7,192 miles away."Annyeong" means both hello and goodbye in Korean, and summarizes this international search and reunion with an adoptee and her birth family. Learn new...

Born on a farm in the village of Cormier Cove in New-Brunswick, the young Roméo LeBlanc did not expect that one day, thanks to his loving family and some unexpected help from his sisters, he would have the chance to go to high school and...

Nine-year-old Sandy was quite comfortable living in the town of Prescott. She went to a school with rows of clean children in tidy desks. All the serenity and order was soon to end, for they were moving again! Into a canyon, at the edge of civilization...

Anthology of youth creative writing, poetry, short prose, photographs, illustrations. Mississauga youth write on the theme 'Dear World' from the perspective of the environment, people, places, events and culture; issues of conservation, justice...

In the second of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we chart the life of Wu Zhao--post-humously named Wu Zetian--China's only female Emperor. Born a commoner, she was a concubine to two generations of Emperors before finally seizing the throne after her...

In the first of this "Women Who Were Kings" series, we uncover the life of the first great woman in history. Hatshepsut--throne name Maatkare--was one of the greatest pharaohs of Ancient Eygpt, and remarkably--a woman.In a civilisation that...

The Revolutionary War has divided the country. Neighbor has turned against neighbor. Family members argue with family members. Angry rumblings of "no taxation without representation" surround you.You dream of a new country and crave...

Young people--boys and girls alike--will delight in these stories of warriors who in all ages have defended the right and fought for high ideals.William Canton was a journalist, poet and an author of children's books such as The Invisible Playmate...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...

Presidents and First Ladies An intimate glimpse into the lives of the first families of the United States, Presidents and First Ladies is an exciting and insightful new series that highlights the personal histories of select presidents and first ladies...