Biography & Autobiography

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481461313Author Amy GuglielmoFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Atheneum Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941367476Author The Frank Lloyd Wright FoundationFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Downtown BookworksPublisher Downtown Bookworks

The story of Abraham Lincoln, widely considered America's greatest president The third installment of the Making of America series, Abraham Lincoln follows one of our most popular presidents. Even though he grew up on the frontier without a formal...

These five beautifully illustrated hardbacks continue the Little Lights series and cover the lives of David Livingstone, John Calvin, Martin Luther, Eric Liddell and Mary Slessor.Book InformationISBN 9781781918029Author Catherine MacKenzieFormat...

Dream bigger, aim higher and fight harder while learning about trailblazing girls and women in this sticker activity book, featuring beautiful portraits from the bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls book. The fascinating and inspiring girls and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995635623Author Hadar SankofaFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Sun Cycle PublishersPublisher Sun Cycle PublishersWeight(grams) 82g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780448449876Author True KelleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 103Imprint Grosset & Dunlap Inc.,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 122g

Bob Ross continues to inspire young and old alike with his public television painting program, "The Joy of Painting," almost 30 years after the show went off the air. Bob Ross fell in love with painting and wanted to inspire others to find joy in their...

Learn about the life of Jane Goodall, a pioneering scientist who became the world expert on chimpanzees, in this early reader biography. Jane Goodall was the first person to study wild chimpanzees up close in a rain forest. She befriended the chimps and...

The series that began with Kid Presidents and Kid Athletes has a new volume that chronicles the childhoods of 16 celebrated artists-everyone from Claude Monet and Vincent van Gogh to Mary Cassat, Frida Kahlo, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and even Dr. Seuss!...

Galileo, one of history's best-known scientists, is introduced in this illuminating activity book. Children will learn how Galileo's revolutionary discoveries and sometimes controversial theories changed his world and laid the groundwork for modern...

Celebrate Michelle Obama's most motivational and powerful moments, with quotes from the former First Lady, and vibrant illustrations by Alison Oliver (Moon; BabyLit series.) Be encouraging. Be brilliant. Be you. Each book ends with a mirror! Look for...

At just 10 years of age, British skateboarder Sky Brown became the youngest professional skateboarder in the world. Instead of using a coach, she learns her tricks online. She's not afraid to take risks and push limits. Even after a horrific fall left...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593533338Author Brad MeltzerFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Penguin Young ReadersPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Discover Incredible Inventions by Black People (Ages 8-12)#1 New Release in Children's Inventors BooksYoung Trailblazers: The Book of Black Inventors and Scientists is a fun new book for children that teaches kids about inventions by Black people that...

What are the names of Ariana Grande's pets? Who was her first celebrity crush? Go behind the scenes to discover little-known facts about this superstar singer and actor. High-interest details and bold photos of her fascinating life will enthrall...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525428190Author Kay HaringFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Dial Books for Young Readers,USPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 459gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780689819162Author Natalie S BoberFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Simon PulsePublisher Simon PulseWeight(grams) 404gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 153mm * 18mm

Get to know Zaha Hadid in this nonfiction picture book about the famed architect's life and her triumph over adversity from celebrated author-illustrator Jeanette Winter. Zaha Hadid grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and dreamed of designing her own cities...

Find out all about living in India as we follow Gini on a day in her life in Jaipur. Who's in her family, what does she like to eat and what's her school like? This non-fiction recount, written and beautifully photographed by Jonathan and Angela Scott,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250812537Author Monica BrownFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 142gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Before she was a record-breaking, world-famous gymnast, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard. When she was six years old, Simone's family took...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781423651505Author Kate CoombsPage Count 22Imprint Gibbs M. Smith IncPublisher Gibbs M. Smith Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Schneider Family Book Award (Teen) 2005.Book InformationISBN 9780439339056Author Samantha AbeelFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Scholastic USPublisher...

Even as a child, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shocked by the terrible and unfair way African-American people were treated. When he grew up, he decided to do something about it-peacefully, with powerful words. He helped gather people together for...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781481491518Author Kathleen KrullFormat HardbackPage Count 48Imprint Atheneum Books for Young ReadersPublisher Atheneum Books for Young ReadersWeight(grams)...

A BIG ISSUE BOOK OF THE YEAR Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards This illuminating and defining biography from bestselling author Traci N. Todd, with illustrations from award-winner Christian Robinson, tells the story of Eunice Waymon, who grew up to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781641603140Author Rosanne TolinFormat HardbackPage Count 176Imprint Chicago Review PressPublisher Chicago Review PressWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Karl Patterson Schmidt was one of America's most influential naturalists. In his special field of herpetology-the study of reptiles and amphibians-he made fascinating discoveries about the habits of snakes and their environment. This biography follows...

When Aretha Franklin sang, she didn't just make records-she sparked a movement. A civil rights activist known as the Queen of Soul, Aretha used her voice to uplift freedom fighters and people of color during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Her song...

In this biography, discover the inspiring story of Katherine Johnson, famed NASA mathematician and one of the subjects of the award-winning 2016 film Hidden Figures. It was an incredible accomplishment when the United States first put a person on the...

Celebrating the 80th Anniversary of his first appearance in the TinTin classic Red Rackham's Treasure, this book provides an in-depth look at the inventions and discoveries of Professor Calculus and the real-life innovations and people that inspired one...

Meet Renee and Herta, two sisters who faced the unimaginable - together. This is their true story. RENEE: I was ten years old then, and my sister was eight. The responsibility was on me to warn everyone when the...

2018 San Diego Book Awards Finalist Cleopatra has been called intelligent and scheming, ambitious and ruthless, sensual and indulgent. This unique biography captures the excitement of her life story, including portions that have been largely neglected,...

Ages 8 to 14 years A Puppy Called Dez is a charming offering for children, following on from the brilliant reception for A Dog Called Dez from older readers. Presented for a younger audience, A Puppy Called Dez takes up the story of Dez and `his human'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593533307Author Brad MeltzerFormat HardbackPage Count 40Imprint Penguin Young ReadersPublisher Penguin Young ReadersWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering - Civil Engineering.Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and...

The first official graphic novel from NBA superstar Stephen Curry, who overcame the odds to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time!Stephen Curry is considered one of the-if not the-greatest shooters of all time. But his road to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780451475855Author Ilene CooperFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Viking Books for Young ReadersPublisher Penguin USAWeight(grams) 459gDimensions(mm)...

With his dazzling skills, Joao Felix's parents often joked that he could dribble before he could walk. Once overlooked for his small frame, the forward soon made everyone take note with abilities that took him to the top flight in the Spanish La Liga. A...