Biography and Autobiography Books

Do you ever feel like your life isn't quite where you want it to be? Do you feel uninspired, unsure of yourself, anxious about grades, friends and - well - everything?Build a Better You is a straight-talking approach to helping you become the best...

Labotsibeni Mdluli began the journey for the Kingdom of Eswatini's (formerly Swaziland) independence when she became Ndlovukazi, or queen mother, in 1890. For thirty-two years, she fiercely fought for the rights of the Swati. Labotsibeni stood up against...

Once there was a boy named Arthur who had a wizard for a teacher. Arthur wanted to be a knight like his brother. Arthur tried to learn how to be kind and humble and clever... but sometimes he forgot. He did not know he would ride to war when enemies...

En este cuento de inspiración, un caballo de representacion con gran futuro sobrepone a la incapacidad de estar sordo para convertirse en un campeón.  Después de retirarse, termina viviendo en Houston, donde tiene que aprender a...

Young readers and language learners will find this bilingual book easy to read and to understand.A simple story is used to introduce Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, his life, work and discoveries. Colorful illustrations help readers understand the...

Montessori is a well known name, but who is the person behind it? This bilingual book introduces Italian educator Maria Montessori, her work, and her teaching method with a simple story, colorful illustrations, a short introduction, and additional...

A colorful picture book to introduce young readers to one of the best-known Italian explorers: Christopher Columbus. The fun and easy to follow story is written both in Italian and in English, so the book can be used by Italian and English language...

James Porter was a convict who needed a way out of Tasmania. But he never stole a ship, did he?This historical fiction is based upon the true story of James Porter and his companions, convicts who escaped from Tasmania to South America. Once caught, they...

What is it that truly paves the road to the crown?They say that crowns aren't made of rhinestones. Instead, they are made of discipline, determination, and a large dose of courage. In this book, 17 young pageant princesses hand-selected by affirmation...

He Looks Like Me, written from the perspective of a little girl named Sonja, tells the story of the first African American Defense Secretary, Lloyd James Austin, III, a retired four-star general. Mr. Austin is a superb role model for both military...

Join Konora as she looks back through her twenty-five Nutcracker roles and explore her performance-based shapes and poses.Brought to you by a mother-daughter collaboration, this third installment of the Dancing Shapes series presents a fascinating peek...

Peu après la naissance de Danielle Patrix à Sainte Marie du Mont, la France a été occupée par l'armée allemande. Dany, sa famille et les Français souffraient de la faim, portaient des vêtements...

Il sogno di diventare giocatori professionisti partendo dai primi calci ad un pallone nei prati incolti di una zona disagiata di Milano. Le innumerevoli "sliding door" che condizionano la vita. Riusciranno Carlo ed il suo amico Claudio a trasformare quel...

Emberli Pridham, a best-selling children's author, introduces A Real Life Fairy Tale Series, a collection of illustrated biographies that chronicle the lives of renowned women who went from ordinary lives to extraordinary global icons and whose...

Step into the rich and miraculous history of New Orleans and discover how a small group of French Ursuline nuns received Divine Assistance through their patroness, Our Lady of Prompt Succor. This engaging children's book highlights the ardent...

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recalls her childhood at a Japanese incarceration camp in this engrossing memoir that has become a staple of curriculum in schools and on campuses across the country. This special 50th-anniversary edition features a new cover, a...

""Who Was The First Papermaker?"" is a historical book written by T. Nelson and Sons in 1869. The book aims to answer the question of who invented papermaking and provides a detailed account of the history of papermaking from its origins in China to its...

The Life of Victoria, Our Queen and Empress: Simply Told for Children is a book written by Laura Valentine and published in 1897. The book is a biography of Queen Victoria, who was the Queen of the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901. The book is written in...

""The First Year of My Life"" is a true story written by Rose Cathay Friend in 1882. The book is aimed at young people and tells the story of the author's first year of life. It is a heartwarming and inspiring tale that takes readers through the joys and...

The First Flag And Other Patriotic Plays And Exercises is a book aimed at children aged between eight and fifteen years old, published by the Educational Publishing Company in 1917. The book contains a collection of patriotic plays and exercises that are...

The First Book of Modern Geography: With Numerous Exercises is a comprehensive guide to geography written by Alexander Stewart and originally published in 1839. The book covers a wide range of topics related to geography, including the earth's physical...

Jamie is experiencing bullying and needs to find out how to deal with this challenging situation.Help is at hand in the form of a yoga teacher. Jamie learns how breathing, yoga, mantras and mindfulness exercises can help cultivate inner belief,...

Has the Christian church got Jonah right? Can you pray when you are dead? Why was Jonah chosen by Jesus as his personal sign? What was so special about Jonah? Join Dr Bradford in unpacking the answers to these and many other questions.

Come and meet sixteen Brilliant Black Inventors and find out about their inventions!This book is a great introduction for very young children to discover the wonderful world of invention and creativity, with amazing role models and exciting stories to...

The Flight of a Sparrow is a true story about a young aboriginal woman whose life was chaos and darkness. The book tells of her struggles, challenges, and the abuse that was put upon her and how she coped in order to survive. It also describes the...

Carol was a mountain girl and wanted to stay that way, but Daddy had to find work. So, despite misgivings, the Richardson family cranked up the 1936 Dodge and headed for Ohio where the jobs were. They camped overnight by the side of the road and peed in...

An illustrated book for children based on the life and adventures of Tom Crean, the Irish explorer who served on three expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th Century. With 27 colour illustrations, 4 colour maps and an interactive section included,...

Have you ever wondered about kids living in far-off places? What their lives are like? If they play the same games? If the schools they go to are like yours? In this book, the first in the REAL WORLD KIDS series, you will meet Thomas, a young boy who...

With lots of amusing surprises along the way, Lori Mirabal’s first book tells the heart warming and inspirational story about how she became an award-winning opera singer and performed throughout the world. This book is appropriate for young...

Parents often celebrate their children’s achievements by giving them trophies, money, or some sort of prize. But You are a Masterpiece celebrates “running the race,” and it demonstrates that the greatest reward comes from within...

Politics for Young Americans is a book written by Charles Nordhoff in 1886. The book is a comprehensive guide to American politics and government, aimed at young people who are just starting to learn about the political system. Nordhoff covers a wide...

""A Life of Nathaniel Bowditch: For Young Persons"" is a biography written by Henry Ingersoll Bowditch in 1870. The book tells the story of Nathaniel Bowditch, a famous American mathematician, astronomer, and navigator who lived in the late 18th and...

""Outlines of Civil Government: With Suggestions for Civic Training by Original Work"" is a book written by Eleanor Jane Clark and first published in 1910. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles of civil government and offers suggestions for...

The Will To Win: A Call To American Boys And Girls is a book written by Edward Boyd Barrett in 1917. The book is a motivational guide for young Americans, encouraging them to develop a strong will to succeed in life. Barrett argues that success is not...

A Portfolio for Youth is a book written by Robert Ramble and published in 1835. The book is a collection of stories, poems, and essays aimed at young readers. The stories cover a variety of topics, including adventure, morality, and history. Some of the...

This book contains the accomplishment's and sacrifice of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and his INAAs we know that India gained freedom in 1947, this book shows the life of the freedom fighter who made this freedom come faster. His name is Netaji Subhash...

The Curly Cow is a heart-warming story about a family of cows and the girl who looked after them on a small farm in the Hunter Valley of NSW. It spans 37 years of farm life, showing us all the ups and downs of living on the land. It is the close bond and...

Following on from 101 Black Inventors and their Inventions, come and meet another 101 of the world's greatest Black inventors ranging from superb scientists to incredible innovators to exciting entrepreneurs who have changed the face of technology and...