Biography and Autobiography Books

Bilingual English/Spanish beautiful full-color illustrated storybook for children of all ages! Stories of men and women who fought the tyranny and oppression of the Spanish aristocracy for the independence of Mexico.Historias de hombres y mujeres quienes...

One day, in the year 1874, as Alexander Graham Bell was lying in a hammock hung between two birch trees, he was pondering an idea. He was in his Dreaming Place, and here he dreamt of a machine where the human voice could travel through an...

Hierdie boek is in beide Spaans en Afrikaans. Terwyl hulle een aand na 'n verlore babakoei soek, raak Rachel en haar boetie verlore in 'n sneeustorm. Dit is die verhaal wat van 'n jong heldin 'n huishoudelike naam gemaak het, bekend aan alle Afrikaners...

The long and hard, but meaningful, journey of writing Not Held Down started because Felicity Graham wanted to share her experience in the foster care system.This is her story.“Every knock that the system threw at me I thought would break me; I...

Do you have strong memories of the past? Do certain sights or smells transport you back in time? How do you share your stories and connect them to the present time?Moments in Time - Memories of East Vancouver is a book about being a child in the 1970's...

My name is Annita Helen Cole, and I was born on a small farm southeast of Rocky Mountain House close to Chedderville, Alberta, Canada.When I was twelve years old, God spoke to me audibly and told me to get ready to teach children in Africa.I took my...

I wrote this short story to inspire all boys and girls to play more football. Even with just yourself and a football, you can get better. I am very happy in my football career now. I often think about my journey and always wanted to share my rather...

My name is Macsen Lee, and this is my story.After one year on Earth, God brought me home to a magical place called heaven, and he granted me the gift of being everywhere! My family misses me, but I am with them every day. I am in the flowers in the...

This is the amazing true story of Bobbie the Wonder Dog, a legend in his own time who warmed the hearts of a nation. The Scotch collie mix was lost on a family trip from Oregon to Indiana in 1923 and walked all the way home, a six-month and almost...

""A Juvenile Guide Or Manual Of Good Manners: Consisting Of Counsels, Instructions And Rules Of Deportment For The Young"" is a book written by ""Lovers of Youth"" and published in 1844. The book is a guide for young people on how to behave and conduct...

I come from a long line of storytellers in my family. Grandma Arilla, Mama Jeanne, and Auntie Marge spent years teaching Children's Church and Sunday School. So, I'm fairly sure that I've heard most of the stories from the Bible. When I was in high...

Camisica Gaston is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Incorporated. Ms. Gaston has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Services. She has dedicated her years of experience to working with Children and Families, building stronger and healthy...

AJ is a real-life six-year-old transgender girl who has just started living her life as her true self. At school, she gets bullied and experiences some day-to-day challenges like when she uses the girl's washroom or has to change for gym class by...

"Boat Kid" is the engaging memoir of what it's like to grow up aboard a sailboat. Throughout the 1980s and 90s, Melanie's family lived aboard a 47-foot sailboat, spending their summers along the US East Coast and their winters in the Bahamas. Melanie and...

History knows many child martyrs, but undoubtedly the most recognised Egyptian child saint is Abanoub of Nehisa. Born in a time of widespread idolatry Abanoub was raised in pious Christian family that taught him the orthodox faith. When he was just 12...

"Nothing can stop me! Sports set me free!"Bringing hope and encouragement to all, Kelli Anne shows endless possibilities and sports she has explored throughout her life with a disability.Through rhyme and beautiful illustrations, this eye-opening picture...

Which Hat Will You Wear Today, Cyrus? tells the story of one leader and believer, Cyrus K. Holliday. Cyrus wants to be at the forefront of history as the Kansas territory is settled out West, far from his home in Pennsylvania. Join him on his journey of...

This book is about someone who had mental and emotional issues; someone who tried over and over again to get help; someone who made countless bad, destructive decisions that hurt way too many people. This book is about help that is secure and permanent...

Do you know that at a young age, you can dream big dreams for your life?Do you know that you can trust God as your special friend?Chief Justice Leroy R. Hassell Sr. did just that. Before classes started at the University of Virginia, he introduced...

Organ donation and organ transplants can be hard to understand for anyone, especially children. Super Zak and the Gift of Life is the true story of Zak Pappachan and how his life was twice impacted by the amazing gift of life-- organ transplant. Super...

This is a story of a fourteen-year-old boy that found himself in a brutal civil war. He and his schoolmates had no choice other than joining the military to fight in the war to save his people from being wiped out from the face of the earth.

After his departure, there were some dreams which remained incomplete, there were some things which remained incomplete but I can definitely say that my life is not incomplete without him, I can fulfill every single handwriting in my dream with my own...

In this unfaithful world, a person who is in search of loyalty can hardly find it anywhere. Because in the world of this selfish people, sometimes they behave like people outside themselves. But some celestial beings show an excellent level of loyalty to...

Waiting for a Visa is Autobiographical life story of B. R. Ambedkar written in the period of 1935-36. It consists of reminiscences drawn by Ambedkar,related to his experiences with untouchability.

"Hilaire Belloc: The Man and His Work" by C. Creighton Mandell and Edward Shanks is a comprehensive biographical and critical analysis of the renowned writer's life and literary contributions. This seminal work provides invaluable insights into Belloc's...

"Jane Austen and Her Times" by G. E. Mitton is a captivating biography that immerses readers in the Regency era through the lens of one of its most beloved authors. Mitton's insightful exploration delves into the life, works, and societal context of Jane...

Meet Jasmin ... she is sweet, caring and observant. She wants young siblings to know they are not alone in losing a sibling. At age 4, Jasmin loses her sister to cancer. From visiting her sister in the hospital to helping with medicine, Jasmin recollects...

“HOW TO PLAY BASKETBALL FOR KIDS A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND PLAYERS This book is an excellent guide for inspiring youths who want to excel in the game of basketball. Author Tony R. Smith provides not only the basic fundamentals that are...

Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of Taylor Swift with "All About Taylor Swift"! This journal and activity book is for all you Swifties out there who can't get enough of her music and story.Inside, you'll find 70 mind-blowing facts about...

Get ready to dive headfirst into the world of Taylor Swift with "All About Taylor Swift"! This journal and activity book is for all you Swifties out there who can't get enough of her music and story.Inside, you'll find 70 mind-blowing facts about...

⚽���� Are you ready to inspire your young soccer enthusiast with tales of courage, determination, and triumph? Introducing "Game Changers - The Most Inspiring Women's Soccer Stories Of All Time" - a must-have book for every young dreamer! ����⚽Immerse...

The story of My Besties and Me focuses on love, compassion, and sacrifice. You will feel the pain of the story as well as be inspired to think about what you can do to make a positive impact on a young person's life. During the loss of their...

Follow the heart-warming adventures of a California-born golden retriever living in the beautiful Napa Valley. Read how this loving but also mischievous dog gets into trouble. Pete's adventures include being trapped in a school overnight, chased by a...

You wouldn’t believe how much trouble one little pooch could be, but when that pup is the First Dog of the United States, there’s no telling what he might get into. Join Bo as he takes you on an insider's look at the White House where...

On a blustery December morning Tommy Rowley parks his old Volvo behind the Pius XII Auditorium, carefully places his college acceptance letter on the passenger seat, pulls up his collar against the wind, and walks into the woods. Minutes later he ends...

Women slaves were likely to face more hardships in the past as they were considered lowly members of the society. But do you know that some brave women decided to change their lives by fighting for freedom? You will meet some of these women in the pages...

Let's take a look at what happened in the US politics from 1801 to 1840. Who were the key players during this time? What events transpired that left marks in history books? You may think that history has no relation to the past but that's incorrect...

How did the US get to its state today? The past will reveal the decisions leaders made and how they affected the people. Some of those decisions have even created ripples that react the modern times. For this history book the focus will only on from 1820...

Hitler would have thought that he was a great man because of all the atrocities he did during his time. But history tells us that Hitler had bold challengers too. Who were these people and what did they do to oppose the fuhrer? Meet them and read about...

Marie Curie made a very important discovery in the field of chemistry. She invented the word radioactivity. It was a significant milestone in science because it gave scientists the knowledge on how to treat radioactive substances. Without Marie Curie we...

This is a huge history book for fifth graders because of the topics discussed here. What is was the relationship between President Wilson his fourteen points and World War I? Learning about some of the most depressing facts about war will help strengthen...