Biography and Autobiography Books

Johannes Gutenberg introduced printing to Europe. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be able to read books at the comfort of your home. But how did Johannes Gutenberg come up with the idea of printing? What were the circumstances that led to such a...

Levi pants were once handcrafted to perfection. Those pants were created as powerful workwear that will survive the wear and tear of regular use. But this book is not about the fashion, it's about the creator Levi Strauss. Read about this decisions, his...

Reading about the life of people who touched many lives is always inspiring'. You get the chance to follow their decisions and analyze how they became successful. Hopefully, you can replicate the same decisions and values to become better at what you do...

If the Queen of England is in the Buckingham Palace, then David Beckham lives in the Beckingham Palace! In this book, your child will be learning about professional football with David Beckham. Giving your child resources that discuss sports will help...

Your child probably knows the ninja turtles but does he/she know who Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo really are? In this book, your child will know the legendary painters who changed art history forever. This book is not just a treat for...

When I was five years old, I started hand sewing my fourth quilt, my log cabin quilt. When I was picturing it, I was imagining the Story of "This Old House", a story told by my Great Aunt Chris Coutts about our family's 200 year old homestead. I loved...

The Other Side of the Lines is a collection of stories of several lesser-known Southern heroes of the Civil War. Spend time in this book and read about Turner Ashby, the gallant 'Black Knight' adored by Southern ladies. Charismatic Ashby organized the...

An engaging biography of Madame Curie's life written for younger readers, The Radium Woman by Eleanor Doorly chronicles the life and work of one of science's brilliant women. Detailing all aspects of her years, from early childhood to winning a Nobel...

"The ABCs of Hip Hop" is an engaging introduction to the rich culture and influential artists in the world of hip hop. With a focus on key figures such as Lauryn Hill, RZA, Lil Wayne, and Missy Elliott, at the end Funchess takes readers on a journey...

Laveta L. Parker is excited to introduce the world to her younger self in this first book titled "La La Goes To Germany." This simple book speaks from the prospective of a young child as she learns of her father's military deployment to Frankfurt,...

This book provides brief biographies of some of America's most influential historical figures, including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Abraham Lincoln. It is aimed at fifth and sixth grade students and is designed to meet the requirements of...

In this captivating collection, Kate Dickinson Sweetser delves into the fascinating lives of ten remarkable girls who made their mark on history. From queens to warriors, adventurers to scholars, these girls prove that sometimes the smallest people can...

In 1826 an undersized sixteen-year-old apprentice ran away from a saddle maker in Franklin, Missouri, to join one of the first wagon trains crossing the prairie on the Santa Fe Trail. Kit Carson (1809-68) wanted to be a mountain man, and he spent his...

Changing misconceptions one hero at a time. This much needed children's book empowers children with stories of 20 famous and little known Muslim heroes who were trailblazers.Winner of Muslim Bookstagram Awards Best Children's Non-Fiction Book 2021Winner...

Ridgeway Middle School Anthology: Cultures, Changes, and Choices is a collection of students' writings completed during the 2007-2008 school year at Ridgeway Middle School, Memphis, Tennessee. Students from an urban school district were given the...

Follow along with Fred as we go into the daily life of a firefighter - from maintaining fire hoses and equipment to fighting fires.Firefighter Fred spends his day getting ready to fight any fire that comes his way. It's his first day...

A cleft adventure from birth to nine written by a boy born with cleft.Hi, My name is Quin, my dad calls me Smile^z. Even though we look different,we should all be treated the same.I have two brothers "Zman", he's two years older than me and...

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...

New York Times bestselling author James L. Swanson brings to life the fast-paced, suspense-filled story of Abraham Lincoln's and Jefferson Davis's final journeys through our wounded nation following the Civil War. This middle grade nonfiction book is an...

Jet Dreams Take Flight Imagine the sleek Learjet streaking across the sky in this high-flying adventure! Picture yourself zooming through the clouds as young readers discover the trailblazing history of the world's fastest business jet. This...

Enjoy the dancing her-story of Jeni LeGon. She dazzled stages and screens across the United States, Canada, and Europe with her dancing feet and choice to wear pants despite the expectations of the times. From her neighborhood concerts as a child to her...

This book is a love story of two person who fell in love with each other and changed each others perspective. It took just 5 months to get close to each other. This book contains 5 chapters of 5 month journey of their love. Author and Co author are the...

A book written from the point of view of an Alter Ego.How she views the world and enjoys writing about the smallest things that amaze her.A rollercoaster of emotions and a little bit of everything.Try to keep up as she writes everything down! Thoughts...

Like other books in this 'heritage history' series, "The Victorian Era in Europe - Age of Empires - for Kids" presents the events of mid-to-late 19th century European history through biographies of its "royals, rebels, and empire-builders" in a...

This story takes place in Newark, New Jersey. Nova's visit with her aunt was everything but DULL. Nova actually learned about fighting for economic injustice.

A seminal figure in the world of exploration and discovery, Magellan blended ambition, determination, and extraordinary leadership to pioneer uncharted waters and establish new routes. This book describes his motivations, his groundbreaking expedition,...

"I would recommend it to young readers and anyone else that wants to read tales about Incas. Children also get to find out what their Inca name is and this absolutely fascinated my children!""This book really brings Inca history to life...

This revised and updated edition brings the shooter's life up to date and adds to the book his experience at the London Olympics in 2012. Abhinav Bindra's journey to becoming the first Indian to win an individual Olympic gold, and the first Indian to win...

<p><strong>Christmas Notebook for Kids</strong>&nbsp;Daily dairy / journal / notebook to write in, for creative writing, for creating list, for scheduling, Organizing and Recording your thoughts...

Monsieur Maillardville : un pionnier visionnaire met en scène M. Jean‐Baptiste (Johnny) Dicaire junior, l'un des célèbres pionniers de ce village. En 1909, en provenance de l'Outaouais, au Québec, il arrive à la gare de Fraser Mills avec sa famille pour...

When throughout life you are facing one hardship after another, it would be easy to just give up. Follow one boy's life's journey as his hardships transform into countless blessings. His story of living life to its fullest will inspire you to live each...

Read the inspiring true story of how Kirill Kaprizov became a star hockey player for the Minnesota Wild.Kirill Kaprizov dreamed of playing in the National Hockey League (NHL). But since he lived in a small village in Russia, that dream seemed unlikely to...

The Scent of the Ocean is a trip down memory lane as Reina Payne recounts spending time with her family during the summer at the beach. These memories take her back to her childhood- a time of of innocence and exploration.

A picture book to help young readers become familiar with Italian educator Maria Montessori.Montessori's life, work and teaching method are explained with a simple story and with colorful illustrations. A short introduction at the beginning of the book...

Rennon is 6 years-old and in kindergarten. He is nonverbal and uses sign language to communicate, but he really wants to make friends.In her lovely, illustrated children's book Need A Friend?, Nicole Latimer teaches kids and their parents about the world...

Through the eyes and voice of a child, Dazhoni Green recounts her battle with brain cancer, wrestling with the debilitating effects of its initial symptoms, the diagnosis and ensuing treatment. These experiences, doubts and...

The story is about a little girl who loves to race inside the pool. Her name is Goggle Girl. Its a big day at the swim meet, and Goggle Girl is racing hard. She only has a few more races to go. But as she is preparing for her race, she is forced to make...

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A collection of real history stories, simple enough for little children, that can be read to children early on, and later read by the child himself. The subjects have been chosen mainly from the history of the United States, but a few Old World stories...

Condemned to a penal colony in Australia for stealing a woman's bonnet,young Mary Bryant braves every danger in Britain's newest colony,Australia -- disease, famine, rape, and the cruelty of the penal system.As the first convict married in Australia,...

An excellent introduction to the history of the church through portraits of twenty of the most important saints and heroes of the faith from the third century A.D. to the time of the Reformation. Includes Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome,...

A ten year-old girl receives a smart and lovable baby pig for her birthday.

Inspiring and timely, Pauli Murray's Revolutionary Life is the riveting story of an African American woman, born in 1910, who blazed through the barriers of race and gender decades before the Civil Rights and Women's Movements. Pauli Murray fearlessly...

Dr. Rabbit is a story of the author's medical missionary work for the Karens of Burma. Dubbed "Dr. Rabbit" because of his name, he came to be loved by the common people in this land of tigers and elephants, river boats and ox carts.

Life in Ethiopia during the era of Emperor Haile Selassie was bleak. The prospect of securing a job after graduating from university was unthinkable, especially if you were an Oromo and a Muslim who couldn't afford enormous bribes. One way to secure a...

Beyond the Blind: Season One is a collection of stories told by outdoorsman Jonathan Porter with a twist of excitement and intrigue designed to make you laugh as well as make you think about some interesting, life-changing insights. Porter uses some of...

Addiction is a disease that affects many lives, and it’s something that is still being studied. But while there is no cure, there is hope—a hope for people who suffer with addiction. Some people may find the help they need, but many others...