Biography & Autobiography

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593114605Author Azadeh WestergaardFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm)...

Who lived in a castle, and what was it like? This book lays out the answers and explores the history of castles, knights and battles using photographs, clear step-by-step illustrations and simple, straightforward text.Find out about castles of all shapes...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553533941Author S. A. KramerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House Books for Young ReadersPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

A story about the triumph of hope, love, and determination, Coming to England is the inspiring true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin: from Trinidad, to London as part of the Windrush generation, to the House of Lords. Follow ten-year-old Floella as she...

The latest edition of Animal Nutrition has been updated thoroughly to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the science and practice of animal nutrition. This classic, market-leading text is a trusted resource for undergraduates studying...

Queen Victoria was the longest ever reigning British monarch and saw extraordinary developments during her reign, from the development of the railways to the discoveries of Charles Darwin.Discover the stories of people who have helped to shape history,...

This vibrantly illustrated children's picture book highlights the contributions of women to music, representing a diversity of ages, races, time periods, abilities, and geographic regions. Meet Clara the composer, Ella the jazz singer, Selena the pop...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781101937105Author Barb RosenstockFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 448gDimensions(mm) 286mm * 224mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576582336Author Renee MelocheFormat HardbackPage Count 32Imprint YWAM Publishing,U.S.Publisher YWAM Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 209mm...

Malala Yousafzai is:A studentA campaignerAn inspirationMalala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the United Nations, she...

'The way Robert Peal describes Georgian England, you'd be mad not to want to live there yourself' GUARDIAN Anne Bonny and Mary Read, pirate queens of the Caribbean Tipu Sultan, the Indian ruler who kept...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780439472265Author Dr Robert ColesFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 91gDimensions(mm) 253mm * 203mm *...

Elisabeth Cotten was only a little girl when she picked up a guitar for the first time. It wasn't hers-it was her big brother's-and it wasn't strung right-she was left-handed. But she flipped that guitar upside down and backwards and taught herself how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593480144Author Janay Brown-WoodFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Did you know that Albert Einstein was a high school dropout and that he failed his physics class when he finally made it to college? Or that when he died, his brain and eyeballs were removed from his body? Ever wondered why his hair looked so wild?...

What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in colour. Here's the true story of an inventor...

Run Like a Girl presents inspirational biographical stories from 50 of the world's top female athletes. All over the world, there are female athletes breaking barriers, pushing limits and achieving amazing things, but where did their journeys begin?...

A life-changing book that shows kids it's cool to be kind. A gloriously illustrated celebration of heroes who have changed the world with kindness and compassion, from David Attenborough to Nelson Mandela, Oskar Schindler to Usain Bolt.What if we...

As a young girl growing up in Kenya, Wangari was surrounded by trees. But years later when she returns home, she is shocked to see whole forests being cut down, and she knows that soon all the trees will be destroyed. So Wangari decides to do something -...

Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq - - as he is affectionately known - -...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553497601Author Kate KlimoFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 102gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

In this incredible true story of a war-stricken country where civilians seem powerless in the face of battle, this feminist and inspirational tale about a librarian's struggle to save her community's priceless collection of books reminds us how,...

Scottish noble William Wallace is living as an outlaw, the leader of a band of brave rebels fighting to free Scotland's people from cruel English invaders. When he discovers that a huge English army is gathering at Stirling Castle, hoping to end the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780823442713Author David A. AdlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Holiday House IncPublisher Holiday House IncWeight(grams) 125gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

The perfect teen's guide to Billie Eilish, one of music's coolest success stories.Billie Eilish is a talented performer, fashion icon, animal-lover, environmentalist and many other things besides. At the age of just 17, her debut album topped the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorHarriet Castor has written several titles in this series and has a great ability to retell historical events in a lively story form to appeal to the young reader...

Look up! Look down! Look around you! The world around is full of exciting things... The Looking Book is a beautiful creative activity book that will encourage children to appreciate their surroundings and develop their drawing, writing and photography...

A force of nature, Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. The goal-scoring machine from Norway made his mark for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, as well as in the Champions League. Following in his...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062849304Author Kathryn LaskyFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm) 277mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426305993Author Marc AronsonFormat HardbackPage Count 64Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

A true story of two brothers and the war that changed everything. Michael Morpurgo's wonderful storytelling and Barroux's stunning artwork combine to tell the true story of Michael's uncles against the epic backdrop...

Anne Frank was an ordinary girl living in extraordinary times. Forced to go into hiding to escape the Nazis' persecution of Jews in World War II, Anne kept a diary that would become one of the most famous books in the world. Meet one of history's most...

As a boy he preferred reading sea stories to doing homework and, at age 16, became an apprentice seaman. Subsequently, Ernest Shackleton's incredible journeys to the South Pole in the early 1900s made him one of the most famous explorers of modern times...

From the incredible England women's national football team to individual superstars such as Lucy Bronze, Beth Mead, Alex Morgan and Sam Kerr, this all-action book is an essential purchase for every young fan of women's football.Women's Football...

Author Dave Eggers and artist Julia Sarda spin a quirky historical event into a whimsical and tall-ish true tale of ingenuity.It all started when John "Minnie" Moore built a mine in Idaho and sold it to Englishman Henry Miller. Then Henry married a local...

Charles Darwin's ideas about evolution caused both outrage and wonder, and quickly made him one of the most famous men in history. From his early days at school to his five-year voyage aboard the HMS Beagle and 20 years of study and research, follow...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593380673Author Sherri L. SmithFormat HardbackPage Count 24Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring true story of Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist. When young Greta learned of the climate crisis, she stopped...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647391058Author Tonya LeslieFormat PaperbackPage Count 68Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 147mm *...

An inspiring, empowering, fantastically feminist and totally true story, perfect for fans of Little People, Big Dreams and Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls!Meet the remarkable Ada Lovelace: rebellious rule-breaker and maths whizz-kid. Growing up in...