Biography & Autobiography - General
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Extra-Ordinary: Celebrating Neuro and Physical Diversity
$19.95 Add to cartBe inspired by these stories of famous neurodiverse and disabled famous people who managed to overcome the boundaries set by society and become successful in all sorts of fields. In a world where ment
- Author: Williamson, Alicia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: July 09 2024
- ISBN10: 1839352973
- Language: English
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All about U.S.: A Look at the Lives of 50 Real Kids from Across the United States
$19.99 Add to cart“Readers will probably go right to their own state―and then find themselves hooked.”― Booklist, Starred Review
“A rich, thought-provoking work that proves that despite our differences, th- Author: Lamothe, Matt
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 84
- Publish Date: August 06 2024
- ISBN10: 1797213709
- Language: English
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Adoniram Judson: Bound for Burma
$11.99 Read moreAs America’s first foreign missionary, Adoniram Judson spent thirty-eight years working in Burma, then one of the most hostile countries on earth. Judson was ignored, mocked, beaten, and tortured, yet… [more below]
- Series: Christian Heroes: Then & Now
- Author: Benge, Janet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: December 05 2001
- ISBN10: 1576581616
- Language: English
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Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike
$19.99 Read more“This book, a young reader’s edition of Knight’s autobiography, is an eye-opening look into the story of Knight before his multibillion dollar company. His tenacity is inspiring and will be a valuable… [more below]
- Author: Knight, Phil
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: September 26 2017
- ISBN10: 1534401180
- Language: English
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Free Lunch
$18.99 Add to cartInstead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the ca… [more below]
- Author: Ogle, Rex
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: September 10 2019
- ISBN10: 132400360X
- Language: English
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Areli Es Una Dreamer (Areli Is a Dreamer Spanish Edition): Una Historia Real Por Areli Morales, Beneficiaria de Daca
$18.99 Read moreEn esta edición en español del primer álbum ilustrado escrito por una beneficiaria de DACA -una “dreamer”- Areli Morales narra su poderosa historia como inmigrante.
En la casa de la abuela -en las- Author: Morales, Areli
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: June 08 2021
- ISBN10: 0593380088
- Language: English
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The Last River: John Wesley Powell and the Colorado River Exploring Expedition
$12.95 Read more“It was a wild ride… and this book does it justice. Well-chosen thrills, spills, and conflicts are spliced into a narrative that highlights the danger underlying this scientific mission… Handsome
- Author: Waldman, Stuart
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 17 2015
- ISBN10: 1931414580
- Language: English
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Harriet Tubman: Freedombound
$11.99 Read moreAt age six the sharp bite of a whip taught Harriet Tubman what it meant to be a slave. The other slaves scoffed when Harriet resolved to escape north someday. Little did they know that this girl would… [more below]
- Series: Heroes of History
- Author: Benge, Janet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 193
- Publish Date: July 01 2002
- ISBN10: 1883002907
- Language: English
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96 Facts about Mrbeast: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! with Bonus Journal Pages for Writing!
$6.99 Read moreThe ultimate fact book and journal for fans of MrBeast!
With over 215 million subscribers, MrBeast has the second most-subscribed channel on YouTube, and he is constantly going viral for his attention- Series: 96 Facts about . . .
- Author: Kaplan, Arie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: November 05 2024
- ISBN10: 0593888995
- Language: English
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?Ll?menme Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Alza La Voz Por Los Latinos
$18.99 Add to cartHere is the inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemente–not Bob–who endured years of racism and discrimination to become one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Ro- Author: Alonso, Nathalie
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: August 27 2024
- ISBN10: 1662680910
- Language: Spanish
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Who Was H. J. Heinz?
$6.99 Add to cartWho HQ has way more than 57 reasons why you’ll want to read the amazing story of H. J. Heinz–the American entrepreneur who brought tomato ketchup to the masses.
Learn how this son of German immigrant- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Burgan, Michael
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: April 02 2019
- ISBN10: 0448488655
- Language: English
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Patrick Mahomes
$15.99 Add to cartLearn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player.
Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary bas- Series: Little People, Big Dreams
- Author: Sanchez Vegara, Maria Isabel
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 07 2025
- ISBN10: 1836005075
- Language: English
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An Invisible Thread
$17.99 Read moreA Parents’ Choice Recommended Award Winner
From New York Times bestselling authors Laura Schroff and Alex Tresniowski comes the young readers edition of
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection- Author: Schroff, Laura
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: May 07 2019
- ISBN10: 1534437274
- Language: English
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The Far Away Brothers (Adapted for Young Adults): Two Teenage Immigrants Making a Life in America
$12.99 Read moreThe inspiring true story of identical twin teenage brothers who escape El Salvador’s violence to build new lives in California as undocumented immigrants–perfect for fans of Enrique’s Journey and any… [more below]
- Author: Markham, Lauren
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 288
- Publish Date: August 25 2020
- ISBN10: 1984829807
- Language: English
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The Failure Book: How 22 Extraordinary People Persisted to Beat the Odds (and How You Can Too)
$14.95 Read moreWhen faced with failure these 22 accomplished artists athletes scientists advocates business and national leaders each found ways to persist. In learning about their struggles young readers can identi… [more below]
- Author: Lilly, Karen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: September 01 2020
- ISBN10: 0874419778
- Language: English
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George Washington Carver: More Than the Peanut Man (Bright Minds): More Than the Peanut Man
$8.99 Read moreMeet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world!
Born enslaved during the Civil War in Diamond, Missouri, George Washington Carver was an agricultural scientist and inventor. He promot
- Series: Bright Minds
- Author: Rodriguez, Janel
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 04 2023
- ISBN10: 1338864211
- Language: English
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Who Was Milton Bradley?
$6.99 Read moreMeet the man behind the board games: Milton Bradley.
Born in Maine in 1836, Milton Bradley moved with his family to the working-class city of Lowell, Massachusetts, at age 11. His early life consisted- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Anderson, Kirsten
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 02 2016
- ISBN10: 0448488477
- Language: English
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Milton Hershey: More Than Chocolate
$11.99 Add to cartWhen Milton Hershey’s famous Hershey Bars debuted in 1905, few people knew of the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice preceding the triumph. Debt, lack of support, and fatigue had been constant compa… [more below]
- Series: Heroes of History
- Author: Benge, Janet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: October 15 2012
- ISBN10: 1932096825
- Language: English
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Charles Drew: The Innovator of the Blood Bank (Bright Minds)
$8.99 Read moreMeet the inventors and scientists of color who changed the world!
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1904, Charles R. Drew was a Black surgeon and medical researcher. Known as the “Father of The Blood Bank,”
- Series: Bright Minds
- Author: Talley, Aaron
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: April 04 2023
- ISBN10: 1338865358
- Language: English
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Grandfather Gandhi
$18.99 Read moreMahatma Gandhi’s grandson tells the story of how his grandfather taught him to turn darkness into light in this uniquely personal and vibrantly illustrated tale that carries a message of peace.
How co- Author: Gandhi, Arun
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: March 11 2014
- ISBN10: 144242365X
- Language: English
