Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers, and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History . . . and Our Future!
$16.95 Add to cartThe New York Times Bestseller!
“This is The Most Inspiring Children’s Book We’ve Ever Seen.”–Refinery29.com
“The very first kids’ book released by the iconic publishing house City Lights, Rad American
- Series: City Lights/Sister Spit
- Author: Schatz, Kate
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: April 07 2015
- ISBN10: 0872866831
- Language: English
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Bravey (Adapted for Young Readers): Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas
$8.99 Add to cartAlexi Pappas is not only an Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker, she is a writer whose heartwarming and life-affirming memoir will inspire young readers, as she shares the touchstone moments in her lif… [more below]
- Author: Pappas, Alexi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 22 2023
- ISBN10: 0593562771
- Language: English
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Awesome Minds: The Inventors of Lego(r) Toys: An Entertaining History about the Creation of Lego Toys. Educational and Entertaining.
$14.99 Add to cartEveryone has played with LEGO(R) toys, but not many people know who is behind this awesome invention.
This fun and engaging book tells the story of how a Danish carpenter and his family turned a desper
- Series: Awesome Minds
- Author: Hagar, Erin
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: April 12 2016
- ISBN10: 1938093534
- Language: English
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Born Hungry: Julia Child Becomes the French Chef
$18.99 Read moreJunior Library Guild Selection
How did Julia Child become one of America’s most celebrated and beloved chefs? Her grandnephew reveals her story in this picture book that Jacques Pepin calls a “vivid p- Author: Prud’homme, Alex
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: February 08 2022
- ISBN10: 1635923239
- Language: English
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg Couldn’t Drive?
$16.95 Add to cartDid you know that Ruth Bader Ginsburg failed her driving test five times? Or that her real name was Joan? Bet you didn’t know that she liked paddle boarding, white water rafting, and riding elephants!
- Series: Wait! What?
- Author: Gutman, Dan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1324030690
- Language: English
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Aboard the Titanic (a True Book: The Titanic)
$7.99 Add to cartRediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built!
There were close to 2,200 people aboard the Titanic for its maiden voyage, including about 900 crew members. Among the ship’s fir
- Series: A True Book (Relaunch)
- Author: Son, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1338840517
- Language: English
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She Persisted: Maya Lin
$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 spoke up and rose up against the odds–including Maya Lin!
May- Series: She Persisted
- Author: Lin, Grace
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 0593403029
- Language: English
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Who Is Bill Gates?
$6.99 Add to cartBill Gates, born in Seattle, Washington, in 1955, is an American business magnate, investor, philanthropist, and author. In this Who Was…? biography, children will learn of Gates’ childhood passion … [more below]
- Series: Who Was?
- Author: Demuth, Patricia Brennan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: March 21 2013
- ISBN10: 0448463326
- Language: English
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Frida Kahlo (Revised Edition) (Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists)
$7.95 Add to cartMeet Artist Frida Kahlo
Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists series combines a delightful mix of full-color historical reproductions, photos, and hilarious cartoon-style illustrations that bri… [more below]
- Series: Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Artists (Paperback)
- Author: Venezia, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: September 01 2015
- ISBN10: 0531213218
- Language: English
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Red Bird Sings: The Story of Zitkala-Sa, Native American Author, Musician, and Activist
$9.99 Read more“I remember the day I lost my spirit.” So begins the story of Gertrude Simmons, also known as Zitkala-Sa, which means Red Bird. Born in 1876 on the Yankton Sioux reservation in South Dakota, Zitkala-S
- Author: Capaldi, Gina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 06 2019
- ISBN10: 1541578368
- Language: English
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Nacho’s Nachos: The Story Behind the World’s Favorite Snack
$19.95 Read moreThe delicious true story of an inventive chef and the serendipitous events that led to the creation of the world’s favorite snack–nachos!
Ignacio Anaya was born in Mexico in 1895, and like a lot of Ig
- Author: Nickel, Sandra
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 11 2020
- ISBN10: 1620143690
- Language: English
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Building the Titanic (a True Book: The Titanic)
$7.99 Add to cartRediscover the story of the largest and most luxurious ship ever built!
At the time of its construction, the Titanic was an engineering wonder. At 882 feet, 8 inches long — a distance of more than fou
- Series: A True Book (Relaunch)
- Author: Shepherd, Jodie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: November 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1338840487
- Language: English
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Sports Heroes: Lebron James: Facts, STATS and Stories about the Biggest Basketball Star!
$8.95 Add to cartDiscover everything about LeBron James, the basketball phenomenon who started out in Akron, Ohio and has gone on to become one of the greatest athletes of all time.
Follow his journey from high school
- Author: Dolan, Hannah
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: June 13 2023
- ISBN10: 1839352728
- Language: English
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Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku
$13.95 Add to cartAsian/Pacific American Award for Literature – Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
The true story of Hawaiian Duke Kahanamoku, six-time Olympic swimming champion and legendary surfer w
- Author: Crowe, Ellen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: June 15 2013
- ISBN10: 1600604617
- Language: English
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Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-Playing Artist Ernie Barnes
$19.99 Read moreFrom acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the picture book Pigskins to Paintbrushes tells the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist.
He realized- Author: Tate, Don
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: August 17 2021
- ISBN10: 1419749439
- Language: English
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She Can Stem: 50 Trailblazing Women in Science from Ancient History to Today – Includes Hands-On Activities Exploring Science, Techn
$19.99 Add to cartInspire young scientists with the biographies of 50 fascinating women in science past and present, each paired with a hands-on experiment that brings the history and principles of science to life.
Wom- Series: The Kitchen Pantry Scientist
- Author: Heinecke, Liz Lee
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: February 13 2024
- ISBN10: 0760386064
- Language: English
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Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers
$19.99 Read moreDream big with the Latinitas in Latinitas: Celebrating 40 Big Dreamers.
Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over La- Author: Menéndez, Juliet
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: February 23 2021
- ISBN10: 125023462X
- Language: English
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Simon Kenton Unlikely Hero: Biography of a Frontiersman
$12.99 Add to cartHe lived on the edge of danger, and the frontier provided plenty of it Indian attack, disease, even near-starvation–early pioneers faced these and more. Never one to run away from danger, frontiersm
- Author: Meyer, Karen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 116
- Publish Date: February 21 2018
- ISBN10: 099911574X
- Language: English
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The History Channel This Day in History for Kids: 1001 Remarkable Moments & Fascinating Facts
$25.00 Add to cartAn exciting, visual adventure through history with day-by-day accounts of extraordinary events, notable people, and incredible inventions for kids ages 8-12.
History comes alive in this beautifully il- Author: Bova, Dan
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 224
- Publish Date: March 05 2024
- ISBN10: 195839579X
- Language: English
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Mikaela Shiffrin: Olympic Skiing Legend
$8.99 Read moreRaised in a skiing family, Mikaela Shiffrin seemed destined to be a skiing star from birth. In her very first Olympics, she became the youngest Olympic champion in her event. She would go on to compet… [more below]
- Series: Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports
- Author: Bolte, Mari
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1669018210
- Language: English
