Juvenile Nonfiction - Biography & Autobiography - Historical

Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know--for kids eight and upEngaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect Black history book for kids!This biography book for kids features 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out...

Inspire today's kids to be tomorrow's heroes!Discover 25 real-life kids who boldly shaped their lives-and American history!25 Kids Who Changed American History introduces young readers to historic kids who found their passions, overcame challenges and impacted America's story. Amazing Stories. This collection of short,...

Introduction to American History through a series of captivating stories of illustrious figures from Columbus to Lincoln. Often arising from humble beginnings and with many obstacles to surmount, they became explorers, inventors and statesmen, exhibiting ingenuity, persistence, fortitude, courage, and integrity along the way....

How did Central Park become a vibrant gem in the heart of New York City? Readers travel back in time to 1858 to follow the visionaries behind creating a park out of barren swampland. Full color.Author: Ashley YazdaniPublisher: Candlewick Press (MA)Published: 03/12/2019Pages: 40Binding Type:...

An award-winning biography about the inspiring life of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.From a very young age, Juana Inés loved words. When she was three years old, she followed her sister to school and begged the teacher to let her stay so she...

Writer, printer, scientist, inventor, statesman, and youngest son in a family of seventeen children, Benjamin Franklin is considered one of our greatest Americans. Supported by colorful illustrations, Adler's biography brings to life one of America's founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Adler highlights Franklin's stunning accomplishments...

John H. McClatchy loved horses, but not the races. After he built his home in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, he could be seen frequently in his carriage, driving a spanking team of beauties through the countryside. He spent his summers in Ocean City, New Jersey,...

Told for the first time in picture book form is the true story of James Lafayette--an enslaved person who spied for George Washington's army during the American Revolution. After his resounding defeat at the battle of Yorktown, British general Charles Cornwallis made a point...

The story of the American Revolution as experienced by a Connecticut farm boy who enlisted in the army in 1776. A Young Patriot skillfully weaves together excerpts from the boy's wartime account with the author's explanatory text to create a fascinating and factual history...

Learn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls "a moving tribute to the power of books and words." In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and...

Abigail Adams is often referred to as the wife of one president and the mother of another. Rarely is she described as a woman in her own right. Although her primary focus and concerns were in her role as wife and mother, she lives...

Rediscover 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 first-class passengers were some of the richest people in the world --...

A young readers adaptation of Sonia Purnell's New York Times bestselling book A Woman of No Importance, the story of Virginia Hall; the unassuming American spy who helped the allies win World War II. Virginia Hall was deemed "the most dangerous of all allied...

This biography of England's heroic abolitionist commemorates the 200th anniversary of the ending of slavery in the United KingdomWilliam Wilberforce (1759-1833) has been hailed as a one of society's great reformers. His great goal was the abolition of the slave trade and of slavery...

Discover the unsolved mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance in this beautifully illustrated book for kids, accessible for all readers!Amelia Earhart is famous for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. On July 2, 1937, while attempting to fly around the...

Featured in the upcoming National Geographic documentary, Expedition Amelia! This is a critically acclaimed look at the life, disappearance, and search for the legendary aviatrix, Amelia Earhart. On May 21, 1937, the most famous female pilot of all time, Amelia Earhart, set out to...

"American President Donald Trump-A Children's Book [International Edition]" has been adapted to take worldwide young readers on an inspiring journey through the remarkable life of Donald Trump, exploring how an individual can rise to lead one of the world's most prominent democracies.In this thoughtfully...

A Newbery Medal Winner When Amos Fortune was only fifteen years old, he was captured by slave traders and brought to Massachusetts, where he was sold at auction. Although his freedom had been taken, Amos never lost his dinity and courage. For 45 years,...

Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street CollegeOne day I am going to be free--and I'm going to have all the apples I want.Like other enslaved African American children, young Harriet Tubman had to work hard. In her master's orchard, she spent long...

Dear Reader: The Childhood of Famous Americans series, seventy years old in 2002, chronicles the early years of famous American men and women in an accessible manner. Each book is faithful in spirit to the values and experiences that influenced the person's development. History...