Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography
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Ella Persistió Temple Grandin / She Persisted: Temple Grandin
$9.95 Read moreInspirado en el bestseller #1 del New York Times Ella persistió de Chelsea Clinton y Alexandra Boiger, llega ahora esta serie en Chapter Books sobre mujeres que sobresalieron, lucharon y se levantaro… [more below]
- Series: Ella Persistio
- Author: Miller-Lachmann, Lyn
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 88
- Publish Date: October 18 2022
- ISBN10: 1644736365
- Language: Spanish
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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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Jonas Brothers Forever: The Unofficial Story of Kevin, Joe and Nick
$14.95 Read moreThe Jonas Brothers have gone from obscurity to superstardom in the course of a year, and there’s simply no stopping them. From their top-selling albums, to their sensational sold-out tours, their Disn… [more below]
- Author: Janic, Susan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: April 01 2009
- ISBN10: 155022851X
- Language: English
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Hiromi’s Hands
$12.95 Read moreAsian/Pacific American Award for Literature – Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
The true story of Hiromi Suzuki, a Japanese American girl who defied tradition to train at her family
- Author: Barasch, Lynne
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: March 01 2007
- ISBN10: 1620142511
- Language: English
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Patrick Kane: Hockey Star
$9.95 Read moreIntroduces readers to the life and career of hockey star Patrick Kane. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young… [more below]
- Series: Biggest Names in Sports (Paperback)
- Author: Gitlin, Marty
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2017
- ISBN10: 1635170982
- Language: English
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Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball’s Negro Leagues
$18.95 Add to cartMamie “Peanut” Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn’t welcome in the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her … [more below]
- Author: Henderson, Leah
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1684460239
- Language: English
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Greta’s Story: The Schoolgirl Who Went on Strike to Save the Planet
$7.99 Read moreThe inspiring true story of a Greta Thunberg, a young eco-activist whose persistence sparked a global movement.
You are never too young to make a difference. Ever since she learned about climate chang- Author: Camerini, Valentina
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 06 2021
- ISBN10: 1534468781
- Language: English
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She Persisted: Nellie Bly
$14.99 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: Knudsen, Michelle
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: May 04 2021
- ISBN10: 0593115740
- Language: English
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Beyond Possible
$18.99 Read more“Join Nepalese climber Nimsdai Purja as he recounts his journey to scale all 8,000 meter “Death Zone” mountains in seven months. In this action-packed memoir, young readers will not only learn how Nim… [more below]
- Author: Purja, Nims
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: January 04 2022
- ISBN10: 1426374054
- Language: English
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Lewis Hamilton: Auto Racing Star
$9.95 Read moreThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of auto racing star Lewis Hamilton. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a… [more below]
- Author: Cain, Harold P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2022
- ISBN10: 1637393075
- Language: English
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I Got This: To Gold and Beyond
$9.99 Add to cartNew York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller
Now in an expanded paperback edition with Laurie’s training routine for the Summer 2020 Olympics, her life as cohost of American Ninja War
- Author: Hernandez, Laurie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: April 07 2020
- ISBN10: 0062957333
- Language: English
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Marvelous Mattie: How Margaret E. Knight Became an Inventor
$19.99 Read moreWith her sketchbook labeled My Inventions and her father’s toolbox, Mattie could make almost anything – toys, sleds, and a foot warmer. When she was just twelve years old, Mattie designed a metal guar
- Author: McCully, Emily Arnold
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 21 2006
- ISBN10: 0374348103
- Language: English
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Who Was Robert E. Lee?
$6.99 Read moreRobert E. Lee seemed destined for greatness. His father was a Revolutionary War hero and at West Point he graduated second in his class In 1861, when the Southern states seceded from the Union, Lee w… [more below]
- Series: Who Was…?
- Author: Bader, Bonnie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: June 26 2014
- ISBN10: 0448479095
- Language: English
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The Ghostly Tales of Philadelphia
$12.99 Read moreGhost stories from the City of Brotherly Love have never been so creepy, fun, and full of mystery!
Welcome to the spooky streets of Philadelphia!
Stay Alert! Ghosts lurk around every corner. Even the
- Series: Spooky America
- Author: Hester, Beth Landis
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: August 07 2023
- ISBN10: 1467197394
- Language: English
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Nothing Could Stop Her: The Courageous Life of Ruth Gruber
$8.99 Read moreRuth Gruber didn’t want to live an ordinary life, and she wouldn’t take “no” for an answer. Born to a Jewish American family in 1911, she grew up to become a renowned journalist and activist. Her care
- Author: Arato, Rona
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 120
- Publish Date: May 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1728445620
- Language: English
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Millie Bobby Brown
$8.99 Read moreMillie Bobby Brown rose to fame playing the character Eleven on the Netflix TV show Stranger Things. Now she’s using her fame to try to make the world a better place. Learn more about Millie’s acting … [more below]
- Series: Influential People
- Author: London, Martha
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: January 01 2020
- ISBN10: 1496665880
- Language: English
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Giannis Antetokounmpo: Basketball Star
$9.95 Read moreIntroduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling r… [more below]
- Series: Biggest Names in Sports Set 3 (Paperback Set of 6)
- Author: Bowker, Paul D.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: August 01 2018
- ISBN10: 163517967X
- Language: English
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Viola Desmond Won’t Be Budged!
$12.99 Add to cartFinalist for the 2011 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction
“On behalf of the Nova Scotia government, I sincerely apologize to Mrs. Viola Desmond’s family and to all African Nova Scoti
- Author: Warner, Jody Nyasha
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: October 01 2018
- ISBN10: 177306035X
- Language: English
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She Persisted: Harriet Tubman
$14.99 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: Pinkney, Andrea Davis
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 80
- Publish Date: January 05 2021
- ISBN10: 0593115651
- 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
