Biography and Autobiography Books

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Ahhh...sex, drugs, acne, & all that good stuff...Are you worried that you're one of the few that didn't lose your virginity? Areyou pressured to smoke weed or to get "stoned?" Hate that you might have togive up your diet of cold pizza and chocolate to...

A story of a family whose lives have been filled with many hurdles and ups and downs but in the end they always find a way to get through it together.Devin and his crazy cousin Eddy spaghetti set out on an adventure through the Forest of fear in search...

George Edwin Little was born in 1844 in Nauvoo Illinois. This was a time of great unrest for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When George was 2yrs old, his family was among the many saints who were forced out of Nauvoo. They...

This is a feel good story for people of all ages. Whether in preschool, graduate school or lounging in a nursing home, this story will delightfully take you along with the narrator, as he goes down memory lane. The narrator shares many of his happy...

Trochenbrod was a bustling commercial center of more than 5,000 people, all Jews, that was hidden deep in the forest in northwest Ukraine. It thrived as a tiny Jewish kingdom unnoticed and unknown to most people, even though it was “the big...

Divas of the New Millennium is an intimate look into the lives of five beautiful soloists and one amazing trio who have become today's most influential female musicians by following the music within their hearts. Through the struggles they've faced in...

"I Want to Learn Greek" is based on the memories of the author as a child attending Greek school presented as a children's nostalgia book. It is an educational book that transports young readers to the world of Greek migrant children growing up in...

Get ready to be inspired by Australia's young, unstoppable entrepreneurs in Epic Entrepreneurs. Dive into ten incredible true stories of kids who've transformed their passions into thriving businesses. These extraordinary youngsters are the...

Santa Demiana foi uma mártir cristã egípcia do início do século IV. Sua história é um lembrete para todas as jovens, que sua alegria eterna e salvação é a única coisa necessária em suas vidas. Santa Demiana só tinha nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo em seu...

A história de São Abraão, o Bispo de Fayum, ensina às crianças a alegria de dar. Ao ler esta história com seus filhos, ela os inspirará a pensar em maneiras de dar aos outros e ajudar os necessitados.As doações de esmolas ou caridade podem assumir muitas...

This collection of poetry provides a unique view of poet finding her own voice. It is the record of her journey from elementary school into college. Each poem shows not only the progression of talent, but also the evolution of her mind. It is through...

Jamaal Magloire: A Biography chronicles the life of this imposing sports figure. It traces a path from his Trinidadian heritage to his decorated high school career in Toronto. It details the rollercoaster ride from top recruit to benchwarmer to champion...

This book tells of Sarah Keys Evans, an unsung Civil Rights hero. As a young woman in the Women's Army Corps in 1952, she did what Rosa Parks did-three years before Rosa Parks. Sarah Keys Evans kept standing up for her rights until victory was won. Her...

Have you ever wondered how a political figure of a huge metropolitan city like Atlanta, Georgia may deal with adversity while continuing to move the city forward? How will serving juveniles and representing them help her to find the solution to gain the...

This is the second book in the series, Americans Who Inspire Us, following Asian Americans Who Inspire Us, which was named to the Gold House Book List.Brave. Bold. Fierce. First. Native Americans come from many tribes and nations. There are 574 federally...

A native Welshman transplanted to America, Stanley (1841-1904) seemed without purpose to his life until his historic meeting with David Livingstone in central Africa. Profoundly touched by Livingstone during their travels together, Stanley resolved to...

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly...

Rufus Matthew Jones, the great American Quaker philosopher, was born in South China, Maine, in 1863. He received his B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1885, an A.M. in 1886, and an LL.D. in 1922. From 1917 to 1927, and again from 1934 to 1944, he was...

International Arbitration and Procedure is a book written by Robert Clark Morris and published in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of international arbitration, covering topics such as the history of arbitration, the role...

Hero Stories From American History, For Elementary Schools is a book written by Albert Franklin Blaisdell and published in 1903. The book is a collection of stories about American heroes who played a significant role in shaping the country's history. The...

A book about the native inhabitants of North America as represented by the most prominent figures of their history. This is traditional biography, accurately portraying the character and historical contribution of each figure, while keeping the narrative...

This engaging collection of biographical sketches offers readers a glimpse into the lives of 100 notable Americans, from founding fathers to scientific pioneers to literary giants. Ideal for young readers or anyone interested in American history.This...

This engaging and informative biography recounts the life and accomplishments of America's 16th president in clear, simple language that is easy for young readers to understand. From Lincoln's humble beginnings in a log cabin to his rise to the highest...

An engaging introduction to the lives and achievements of the great American leaders who fought for freedom and democracy, from the colonial period to the 19th century. Corson's vivid storytelling and accessible writing style make this a perfect resource...

In this fascinating book, the author introduces ten boys from different times and places who changed the world with their courage, intelligence, and vision. From a young pharaoh who united Egypt to a boy inventor who revolutionized transportation, these...

This exciting book tells the dramatic story of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and his quest to find the mouth of the Mississippi River. Along with his companions, La Salle braved treacherous weather, hostile natives, and other...

It's hard to believe there are young people growing up today never knowing the impact The Beatles have had on their everyday lives. Finally is a picture book explaining to children in simple story form who The Beatles were and what their influence...

Little Pearl Clark was only 4 years-old when she took to the ring of her father's circus as a contortionist. Join Little Pearl behind the scenes for a day in her life in the 1890s. Little Pearl's Circus World is based on the true story of Pearl Clark...

Jose Dario Gallegos was born near Taos in 1830, the son of a merchant. He moved north into Colorado, leading the establishment of settlement of San Luis de Culebra in 1851. The town of San Luis is Colorado's oldest, and Dario established the first store...

When Aung San Suu Kyi returned to her native Burma to tend to her ailing mother, no one could have known that, within a few months, the quiet woman would become a leader of her people. In 1989, after Suu Kyi had worked only a year in Burma's renewed...

Florida Girl is a personal and historical depiction of a way of life that was typical for many African Americans families whose existence in this country began with the shackles of slavery continuing into the Civil Rights era of the nineteen sixty's. In...

Hänschen wurde in einer Zeit während des 2. Weltkrieges in Schlesien geboren als sich die Kämpfe in Russland immer weiter von Deutschland entfernten. Dann aber wurde die Heimat von der Front überrollt. Als das Kind nach Kriegsende wieder in sein Dorf...

NEW EDITION with a Foreword by award-winning author Meg Medina.During a time of heated immigration debate and unrest, this book is an opportunity to hear directly from youth who are often in the headlines but whose stories don't get told in full. Sixteen...

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A Summer Adventure chronicles when the author's father and uncle spent their summer working on a Wyoming cattle ranch in 1917. The book's foreword explains how this book came about and the various recollections that together made the story complete.It is...

The United States Supreme Court decides the laws of the land and is located in Washington, D.C., the nation's capital. It was started in 1789, but it took almost two hundred years before the first woman was appointed as a Supreme Court Justice. Since...

When Mary O'Toole was a girl in County Carlow, Ireland, she dreamed of life beyond her small town. To make her dreams come true, she worked hard. She took on small jobs, such as mending clothing and doing errands for her neighbors. She saved...

What if your science experiments were so interesting that even an Emperor wanted to know more?In 1806, scientist Ernst Chladni (KLOD-nee) left Germany for a three-year road trip, entertaining Europeans with his science.He made wires, columns of air, and...

This is the story of an idyllic Irish childhood torn asunder by the famine of 1847, and the trials of emigration to a new life in Canada.It was on her father's farm, on the old Coach Road between Dromore and Enniskillen, that Polly spent an idyllic two...

Attractive biographical sketches of twenty-eight of the most prominent characters in the history of ancient Rome, from its founding to its fall. Includes most of the best known characters from the kingdom and republic of Rome, as well as the most...

Inspiring stories of heroes from various times and places relating their daring deeds, prompted by their high ideals. Perseus and Hercules are included from Greek mythology and David and Daniel from the Bible. Among the legendary heroes of the middle...

Story of the life of Queen Elizabeth, the famous English sovereign who guided the ship of state with consummate skill through the troubled waters of the latter half of the sixteenth century. Includes stories of English voyages of exploration and the...

Story of the life of William the Conqueror, telling of his boyhood in Normandy, beset by dangers, of his knighting by the King of France and of the after-deeds which made him famous, including the conquest of England. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

Story of the life of Alfred the Great, how at twenty-two he inherited a land overrun by savage pirates,-a restless ignorant, defenseless land, and how he fought the Danes and restored the country to a condition of peace and safety. When he inherited his...