Biography & Autobiography

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576581476Author Geoff BengeFormat PaperbackPage Count 213Imprint YWAM Publishing,U.S.Publisher YWAM Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams) 181g

Michelle Obama is:A First Lady of the United States of America.A lawyerAn inspiration As well as a writer, activist and feminist icon. Michelle was born and raised in Chicago, she studied and worked hard to become a lawyer, and then took to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781681195148Author Ella SchwartzFormat HardbackPage Count 128Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing PlcPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing PlcWeight(grams) 656g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646114252Author Christine PlattFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 145gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

From US Vice President Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message - superheroes are all around us, and if we try, we can all be heroes too - including you! NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Before Kamala Harris was elected to the vice...

From the innovations of Janaki Ammal to the careful observations of Jane Goodall, Women in Science Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the diverse, extraordinary women who used their brilliant minds to change the world of...

Frida Kahlo was a colourful Mexican artist who endured great pain and hardship, but used her bright, vivid brushstrokes to express her emotions and reveal her true personality. She created over 50 self-portraits, and is considered to be one of the most...

Sacagawea, the only Indigenous person included in Lewis and Clark's historic expedition, is the 13th hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8. (Cover may vary) Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781580896061Author Anita SanchezFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

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)...

Answering life's big questions for little children, this board book explains Socrates' beliefs about truth in a simple, accessible way.Even little children can become philosophers by asking big questions about the world around them. Socrates believed...

The ruler of a kingdom is known as the king or queen. Throughout history, monarchs who have sat upon a throne have been given enormous power and have been able to change their country's fortune.British Kings and Queens takes an overall look at the...

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)...

National Geographic Primary Readers is a high-interest series of beginning reading books that have been developed in consultation with education experts. The books pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with lively text by skilled children's...

"The Black Friend is THE book everyone needs to read right now... Read it, absorb it, and be changed because of it." -Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U GiveSpeaking directly to the reader, Frederick Joseph offers powerful reflections on his own...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646115303Author Sarah L ThomsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 118gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

"It will . . . sweep readers away." -Kirkus Reviews "Henry's lush, digital artwork depicts the splendors of eighteenth-century France . . . a good addition to units on aviation and inventors." -BooklistMore than a century before the Wright Brothers...

This book tells the true story of a scientist named Mary Anning. The fossils she found helped invent the science of palaeontology. If you've heard of Ichthyosaurs, Plesiosaurs or Pterosaurs you already know her work but there's so much that's been hidden...

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Ironman World Championship triathlon.Minda Dentler made history when she became the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the world's toughest triathlon,...

As a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570917936Author Tracey E. FernFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S.Weight(grams)...

From the deep tones of the "King" of rock 'n' roll, to the guitar solos of Jimi Hendrix, to the distinctive voice and poetic lyrics of Stevie Nicks, each of these rock stars upset the status quo, changing the genre forever. Highlighting 10 influential...

Based on The New York Times Best-Selling series, this timeline of world history gives a fresh take on global events, from King Tut to Malala Yousafzai.For the first time ever, the Who Was? subjects are gathered into a single title! The Who Was? History...

Freddie Mercury was:A musician A songwriter An inspiration Farrokh Bulsara was a young boy who loved music and was known for being quiet and kind, even when people made fun of his unusual teeth.Farrokh grew up to be Freddie Mercury, an incredible...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781685398651Author Ciara O'NealFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Rockridge PressPublisher Rockridge PressWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 145mm *...

The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was a superstar of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s and a pioneer of women's rights. Her disappearance in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world, remains an unsolved mystery...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800970625Author Jennifer FarleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint BeehivePublisher Veritas Publications

When Wu Chien Shiung was born in China 100 years ago, girls did not attend school; no one considered them as smart as boys. But her parents felt differently. Naming their daughter "Courageous Hero," they encouraged her love of learning and science. This...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781839350429Author Emily SteadFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Mortimer Children's BooksPublisher Welbeck Publishing Group

Discover the fascinating history of the Asian community in Britain, from the first settlers to the 21st Century.Newly updated, The History of the Asian Community in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the...

Take a fun and engaging illustrated journey through modern art history, from Impressionism to Minimalism, to meet key artists and make crafts inspired by their work.Modern Art for Kids, the debut book in the Art Stars series, is a charmingly illustrated...

Discover the remarkable achievements of female life scientists in this fascinating book. Learn more about this STEM topic through inspirational women such as Mary Anning, Dian Fossey and Sylvia Earle, and find out how they overcame prejudice and other...

Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right level For nearly a century, women fought for the right to be able to vote. Their leaders brought together women from all social classes. Their fight for equality led to...

We Are Explorers tells the stories of fourteen women whose adventurous spirit and curiosity saw them discover the world. Their exhilarating life stories are told by the equally adventurous author and illustrator Kari Herbert, whose father was the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781597843737Author Ruhi DemirelFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint The Light IncPublisher Tughra BooksWeight(grams) 94g

A Horn Book selection for "Picture Book Biographies for Women's History Month 2022"Fatima had one wish . . .Fatima al-Fihri loved to learn. She wanted to know everything, like how birds flew, why the sky was blue, and how flowers grew. But more than...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780940975972Author Wade HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 72Imprint Just Us Books,USPublisher Just Us Books,US

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781503765788Author Margaret LittmanFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Phoenix International Publications, IncorporatedPublisher Phoenix International...

Discover the stories of 20 amazing activists who are caring for our planet and its people. Fascinating facts about each activist's life and times are accompanied by bright and accessible illustrations, making this book ideal for young children wanting...

Neil Armstrong & the Moon Landings brings the heady days of the space race to life, describing the exciting events that led to the great astronaut Neil Armstrong becoming the first man to set foot on the Moon.This simple, friendly children's first...