Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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The Untold Story of Larry Itliong: Labor Rights Hero
$8.99 Add to cartYou may have read about Cesar Chavez’s leadership in organizing the well-known Delano Grape Strike and Boycott of the 1960s. But did you know it began as a strike led by Larry Itliong? He was a Filipi… [more below]
- Series: First But Forgotten
- Author: Oxtra, Cristina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669004759
- Language: English
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James Cagney Was My Babysitter
$21.99 Read moreImagine you are an 8-year-old introvert informed by your father that you will spend the afternoon at a famous actor’s house–a famous actor you’ve never met! In fact, this famous actor from Hollywood’… [more below]
- Author: Jones, Shirley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: March 14 2023
- ISBN10: 1735273856
- Language: English
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Anne Frank: A Light in the Dark
$13.99 Read moreAnne Frank’s diary has become one of the most widely read books in the world. Readers will learn about Anne as she went into hiding from the Nazi Party in this nonfiction title. Through vibrant images… [more below]
- Series: Time for Kids Nonfiction Readers: Level 4.7
- Author: Hollingsworth, Tamara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: September 01 2012
- ISBN10: 1433348659
- Language: English
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She Persisted: Sally Ride
$6.99 Read moreInspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who stood up, spoke up and rose up against the odds!
In this chapt- Series: She Persisted
- Author: Abawi, Atia
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: March 02 2021
- ISBN10: 0593115937
- Language: English
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My Name is an Address
$17.99 Add to cartYou are not lost! You are not alone! A GPS system navigates you to where you are going, but your name could lead to what you are looking for. What’s in a name? Ekuwah Mends uses the alphabet letters t
- Author: Moses, Ekuwah Mends
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: July 13 2021
- ISBN10: 1953852300
- Language: English
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Teddy Roosevelt Was a Moose?
$6.95 Read moreDid you know that Theodore Roosevelt was shot before a rally, and went on to give his speech with the bullet in his chest? Or that he skinny-dipped in the Potomac River? Bet you didn’t know that he ha… [more below]
- Series: Wait! What?
- Author: Gutman, Dan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 29 2022
- ISBN10: 1324017082
- Language: English
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Proud: Living My American Dream
$9.99 Add to cartThe inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time “100 Most Influential P… [more below]
- Author: Muhammad, Ibtihaj
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 20 2019
- ISBN10: 0316477044
- Language: English
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Kit Carson and the Wild Frontier
$14.95 Add to cartDozens of books and dime novels have been written about the reckless, daring adventures of Kit Carson’s youth. Little has been told of the wisdom and greatness of his later years.–Ralph Moody
In 1826
- Author: Moody, Ralph
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: March 01 2005
- ISBN10: 0803283040
- Language: English
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Dred and Harriet Scott: A Family’s Struggle for Freedom
$14.95 Add to cartA biography for young readers, ages 9 and up, that humanizes the people behind the famous Dred Scott decision, the first legal test of slavery in the United States.
- Author: Swain, Gwenyth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 102
- Publish Date: February 09 2004
- ISBN10: 0873514831
- Language: English
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Meet Nikola Jokic: Denver Nuggets Superstar
$9.99 Add to cartCenter Nikola Jokic is a triple-double machine and a two-time NBA MVP. In 2016, he led Team Serbia to silver at the Olympic Games. Explore his life on and off the court.
- Series: Sports Vips (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Stabler, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2024
- ISBN10: 9798765624166
- Language: English
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Stitch by Stitch: Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly Sews Her Way to Freedom
$8.99 Read moreAn awe-inspiring African American woman! A talented seamstress, born a slave, bought freedom for herself and her son.
This picture book biography weaves together historical details, vibrant collages,- Author: Schofield-Morrison, Connie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: December 05 2023
- ISBN10: 823456110
- Language: English
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The Story of Maya Angelou: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
$6.99 Add to cartDiscover the life of Maya Angelou–a story about courage for kids ages 6 to 9
Maya Angelou was an acclaimed author, poet, historian, singer and songwriter, playwright, director, and civil rights activ- Series: The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Obeng, Tiffany
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 04 2023
- ISBN10: 9798886508222
- Language: English
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Great Lives in Graphics: Martin Luther King
$14.99 Add to cartUsing colorful infographics, this book presents over 250 facts about Martin Luther King Jr, a minister who campaigned for the rights of African Americans during America’s Civil Rights Movement.
This g
- Series: Great Lives in Graphics
- Author: Books, Button
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: November 03 2020
- ISBN10: 1787081028
- Language: English
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Sweet Dreams, MIS Hijos: Inspiring Bedtime Stories about Latino Leaders
$19.99 Read moreBilingual mini biographies (in English and Spanish) introduce young readers to groundbreaking Latino leaders–from Roberto Clemente and Cesar Chavez to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sonia Sotomayor.
Th- Author: Tzintzún Ramirez, Cristina
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1950587339
- Language: English
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Jackie and the Mona Lisa
$17.99 Read moreJackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country’s attention–what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She t… [more below]
- Author: Murphy, Debbie Rovin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 15 2022
- ISBN10: 1534111174
- Language: English
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The History of the Civil Rights Movement: A History Book for New Readers
$11.99 Add to cartAn introduction to the history of the civil rights movement for kids ages 6 to 9
Years ago, American laws were unfair to Black people. Black people were not allowed to shop in the same stores as white
- Series: History Of: A Biography Series for New Readers
- Author: Mallory, Shadae
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 66
- Publish Date: December 14 2021
- ISBN10: 1638786135
- Language: English
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Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement: A Black History Book for Kids
$9.99 Add to cartIncredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12
The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had
- Series: Biographies for Kids
- Author: Armand, Glenda
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1648764452
- Language: English
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G.O.A.T. Football Linebackers
$9.99 Read moreLinebackers are the leaders of a football team’s defense. They lead by example when they lay enormous hits on opposing players. Learn about the toughest, hardest-hitting linebackers in NFL history. Th
- Series: Greatest of All Time Players (Lerner (Tm) Sports)
- Author: Lowe, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1728463238
- Language: English
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Just a Lucky So and So: The Story of Louis Armstrong
$8.99 Read moreHe was born “Black, poor, and lucky.” The glowing story of “Satchmo”–the great jazz musician, Louis Armstrong.
Louis Armstrong has been called the most important improviser in the history of jazz. Al- Author: Cline-Ransome, Lesa
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: December 27 2022
- ISBN10: 0823452409
- Language: English
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Lives of the Artists: Masterpieces, Messes (and What the Neighbors Thought)
$8.99 Read moreMost people can name some famous artists and recognize their best-known works. But what’s behind all that painting, drawing, and sculpting? What was Leonardo da Vinci’s snack of choice while he painte
- Series: Lives of . . .
- Author: Krull, Kathleen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: July 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0544252233
- Language: English
