Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Becoming Emily: The Life of Emily Dickinson
$13.99 Add to cartEmily Dickinson wrote short, often-enigmatic poems that are widely anthologized, quoted, and read by students of every age. Yet, as widely known as her poetry is, Dickinson as a person is considered t… [more below]
- Author: Goddu, Krystyna Poray
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: June 07 2022
- ISBN10: 1641605979
- Language: English
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DK Life Stories Queen Elizabeth II
$6.99 Add to cartExplore the incredible life of Queen Elizabeth II in this children’s biography.
Discover the inspiring story of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, in this fascinating- Series: DK Life Stories
- Author: Williams, Brenda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: May 16 2023
- ISBN10: 0744089115
- Language: English
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Annie Oakley: Young Markswoman
$8.99 Read moreTake a peek into the childhood of Annie Oakley in this edition of one of the most popular educational series for children ever published.
This installment of the Childhood of Famous Americans series g- Series: Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)
- Author: Wilson, Ellen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: November 30 1989
- ISBN10: 0689713460
- Language: English
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Louisa May Alcott
$7.99 Read moreDear Reader:
The Childhood of Famous Americans series, sixty-five years old in 1997, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spir… [more below]- Series: Childhood of Famous Americans (Paperback)
- Author: Henderson, Meryl
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: June 29 2011
- ISBN10: 0689820259
- Language: English
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Meet Trevor Lawrence: Jacksonville Jaguars Superstar
$9.99 Read moreTrevor Lawrence, the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, is one of the most exciting quarterbacks in the league. Follow his story from childhood to the college national championship and beyond.
A… [more below]
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765623664
- Language: English
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Resistance: My Story of Activism
$7.95 Add to cartBorn in Brooklyn, New York, to Haitian immigrants, Frantzy Luzincourt has dedicated his life to service and the empowerment of youth voices. When he was fifteen, Frantzy became the founding president
- Series: I, Witness
- Author: Luzincourt, Frantzy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 08 2023
- ISBN10: 1324052538
- Language: English
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The Untold Story of Sylvia Mendez: School Desegregation Pioneer
$31.32 Read moreYou probably know that the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case was an important part of ending segregation in schools. But it wasn’t the only one. In 1947, Mendez v. Westminster helped end segregati
- Series: First But Forgotten
- Author: Gonzales, Leticia
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01, 2023
- ISBN10: 1669005046
- Language: English
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A Ben of All Trades: The Most Inventive Boyhood of Benjamin Franklin
$16.99 Read moreA rousing biography from Michael J. Rosen and Matt Tavares reveals how Benjamin Franklin’s boyhood shaped his amazingly multifaceted life.
Young Benjamin Franklin wants to be a sailor, but his father- Author: Rosen, Michael J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: March 17 2020
- ISBN10: 1536201219
- Language: English
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Henry Hudson: An Explorer of the Northwest Passage
$8.99 Add to cartExplore the life of Henry Hudson in this captivating biography. In the early 1600s, England was amid the many countries in search of a northern passage to trade with the Far East. After many explorers… [more below]
- Series: World Explorers
- Author: Hazleton, Amie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1515742091
- Language: English
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Walter Payton: Football’s Sweetest Superstar
$12.95 Add to cartWalter Payton was arguably the greatest running back in the history of professional football. A star for the Chicago Bears from 1974 to 1987, Payton rushed for a National Football League career record… [more below]
- Series: Great American Sports Legends
- Author: Towle, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 225
- Publish Date: August 01 2005
- ISBN10: 1581824769
- Language: English
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Quien Fue Marie Curie?
$12.95 Read moreBorn in Warsaw, Poland, on November 7, 1867, Marie Curie was forbidden to attend the male-only University of Warsaw, so she enrolled at the Sorbonne in Paris to study physics and mathematics. There sh… [more below]
- Series: Quien Fue? / Who Was?
- Author: Stine, Megan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 0
- Publish Date: January 01 2016
- ISBN10: 1631134248
- Language: Spanish
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Daniel Boone Frontiersman
$11.99 Add to cartIn search of open spaces and land to call his own, Daniel Boone fearlessly led a band of brave settlers into the bountiful Kentucky wilderness. Daniel’s expert hunting ability, incredible outdoor surv… [more below]
- Series: Heroes of History
- Author: Benge, Janet
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 215
- Publish Date: May 01 2004
- ISBN10: 1932096094
- Language: English
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Awesome Asian Americans: 20 Stars Who Made America Amazing
$17.95 Add to cartEnjoy the best children’s anthology of noteworthy Asian Americans. This compelling collection features 20 profiles with 60 action-packed, color illustrations.
It’s about time – rebel girls, rad wo- Author: Amara, Phil
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 132
- Publish Date: November 17 2020
- ISBN10: 1597021504
- Language: English
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Great Lives in Graphics: Mozart
$14.99 Add to cartGreat Lives in Graphics: Mozart is a graphic retelling of Mozart’s story which gives children a colorful snapshot of his life and the world he grew up in, while educating them on everything from the h… [more below]
- Series: Great Lives in Graphics
- Author: Books, Button
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 11 2022
- ISBN10: 178708115X
- Language: English
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Agnes’s Rescue: The True Story of an Immigrant Girl
$26.95 Add to cart#1 in the Young American Immigrants (nonfiction picture book) series. Get the ebook free.
Embark on a true adventure through the eyes of a child who sailed, rode, and walked it (portrayed in the motion
- Series: Young American Immigrants #1
- Author: Beckstrand, Karl
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 34
- Publish Date: April 25 2021
- ISBN10: 195159911X
- Language: English
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Bold Women in Science: 15 Women in History You Should Know
$9.99 Add to cartInspiring stories of women who changed the course of science–for kids ages 8 to 12
Women have always been at the forefront of scientific discovery. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15
- Series: Biographies for Kids
- Author: Washington, Danni
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: September 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1648764312
- Language: English
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The Story of Babe Ruth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$7.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Babe Ruth–a story about making it to the top for kids ages 6 to 9
George Herman Ruth Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of a- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Grodzicki, Jenna
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1648765998
- Language: English
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The Story of Eliza Hamilton: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Eliza Hamilton–a story about being kind to others for kids ages 6 to 9
Eliza Hamilton was one of America’s Founding Mothers. Before she made history, she was a thoughtful kid wh- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Wing, Natasha
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: November 16 2021
- ISBN10: 1648762964
- Language: English
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The Story of Ella Fitzgerald: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Ella Fitzgerald–a story about finding your voice for kids ages 6 to 9
Ella Fitzgerald was one of the greatest singers of all time. Before she found her voice and changed the wor- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Trusty, Kathy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: December 28 2021
- ISBN10: 1648762972
- Language: English
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Sandor Katz and the Tiny Wild
$19.95 Add to cartPICTURE BOOK BIOGRAPHY OF THE “FERMENTATION REVIVALIST,” FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHORS OF CHEF ROY CHOI AND THE STREET FOOD REMIX.
– “Best Picture Book Biographies, 2022” —Kirkus Reviews
– “Best Chil… [more below]
- Series: Food Heroes #4
- Author: Martin, Jacqueline Briggs
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: June 07 2022
- ISBN10: 0998047716
- Language: English
