Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
-
Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand CanyonIn the summer of 1938, botanists Elzada Clover and Lois Jotter set off to run the Colorado River, accompanied by an ambitious and entrepreneurial expedition leader, a zoologist, and two amateur boatmen. With its churning waters and treacherous boulders, the Colorado was famed as...
- $27.27 AUD
- $27.27 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Taylor Swift Ultimate Fan Edition Little Golden Book Biography: 22 Bonus Pages! Stickers!NATIONAL BESTSELLER - This deluxe edition of the Taylor Swift Little Golden Book has 22 new pages of content, a sheet of stickers, and beautiful new cover art with glitter and foil--perfect for Taylor Swift fans of all ages! When you're Taylor Swift, the...
- $16.66 AUD
- $16.66 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Firefly Song: Lynn Frierson Faust and the Great Smoky Mountain DiscoveryThe Leaf Detective meets fireflies in this inspirational nonfiction picture book from Sibert Honoree Colleen Paeff about how one woman proved to scientists that the fireflies she had watched as a young girl put on dazzling and impossibly synchronous nighttime performances. Every year, Lynn...
- $30.30 AUD
- $30.30 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Funny Because It's True: How the Onion Created Modern American News SatireDiscover the real truth behind the original fake news with this in-depth history of beloved humor publication, The Onion. In 1988, a band of University of Wisconsin-Madison undergrads and dropouts began publishing a free weekly newspaper with no editorial stance other than "You Are...
- $45.47 AUD
- $45.47 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Backstage: Stories of a Writing LifeA memorable collection of stories and essays on writing, reading, teaching, and Venice by the celebrated author of the bestselling Guido Brunetti seriesDonna Leon's memoir, Wandering through Life, gave her legions of fans a colorful tour through her life, from childhood in New Jersey...
- $40.92 AUD
- $40.92 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American HistoryFeatured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." - Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's...
- $27.27 AUD
- $27.27 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
The Black Family Who Built America: The McKissacks, Two Centuries of Daring PioneersThe riveting story of the McKissack family--the founders of the leading Black design and construction firm in the United States, from its beginnings in the mid-1800s to its thriving status today--in a moving celebration of resilience and innovation. Captured in his native West Africa...
- $43.94 AUD
- $43.94 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War IIThe untold story of the academics who became OSS spies, invented modern spycraft, and helped turn the tide of the warAt the start of WWII, the U.S. found itself in desperate need of an intelligence agency. The Office of Strategic Services (OSS), a precursor...
- $45.47 AUD
- $45.47 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
American Spirits: The Famous Fox Sisters and the Mysterious Fad That Haunted a NationCAN THE DEAD TALK TO THE LIVING? Discover the astonishingly true story of Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox--the Civil War-era sisters and teen mediums who created the American séance. A real-life ghost story for young adult readers interested in the supernatural, American history, and...
- $37.87 AUD
- $37.87 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Changeover: A Young Rivalry and a New Era of Men's TennisNATIONAL BESTSELLER * ONE OF THE NEW YORKER'S BEST BOOKS OF 2025 (SO FAR) * BLOOMBERG'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2025 * TOWN & COUNTRY'S BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST * INSIDE HOOK'S 10 BEST BOOKS OF AUGUST * The story of Carlos Alcaraz,...
- $43.94 AUD
- $43.94 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
The Little Guide to Taylor Swift: Words to Shake It Off'Just be yourself, there is no one better.' From her girl squad to the Swifties to the world at large, Taylor's the BFF of the pop music world. As the go-to shoulder to cry on and chronicler of heartbreak, she relates her personal life...
- $13.56 AUD
- $13.56 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Three Wild Dogs (and the Truth): A MemoirWINNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION"Playful and poignant . . . will be enjoyed by readers of the best dog tales, such as The Art of Racing in the Rain, for its ability to evoke both the aggravation and deep love...
- $42.42 AUD
- $42.42 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Elvis Presley: A Little Golden Book BiographyDream big with a Little Golden Book biography about the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Elvis Presley--legendary movie...
- $9.08 AUD
- $9.08 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, a LifeFrom one of America's most respected journalists and modern historians comes the highly acclaimed, "splendid" (The Washington Post) biography of Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States and Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian. Jonathan Alter tells the epic story of an enigmatic man of...
- $33.33 AUD
- $33.33 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Smash, Crash, Topple, Roll!: The Inventive Rube Goldberg--A Life in Comics, Contraptions, and Six Simple MachinesA joyfully illustrated picture book biography of Rube Goldberg for STEM-loving children and the many people who enjoy doing simple tasks the hard way. Award-winning author Catherine Thimmesh's irresistibly engaging text and artist Shanda McCloskey's energetic, cartoon-style artwork introduce readers to the life and...
- $30.30 AUD
- $30.30 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Four Red Sweaters: Powerful True Stories of Women and the HolocaustINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New York Times bestselling author of The Dressmakers of Auschwitz tells the stories of four Jewish girls during the Holocaust, strangers whose lives were unknowingly linked by everyday garments, revealing how the ordinary can connect us in extraordinary ways.Jock...
- $30.30 AUD
- $30.30 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
All the Gallant Men LPThe New York Times bestselling memoir of survival and heroism at Pearl Harbor"An unforgettable story of unfathomable courage." --Reader's DigestIn this, the first memoir by a USS Arizona sailor, Donald Stratton delivers an inspiring and unforgettable eyewitness account of the Pearl Harbor attack and...
- $45.24 AUD
- $45.24 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
Picture Book of SaintsPicture Book of Saints - Padded Hardcover Edition 978-89942-235-0 Picture Book of Saints is an excellent gift idea and a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about and follow the examples of these holy figures. Recommended for children ages 7 and...
- $19.63 AUD
- $19.63 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
First Gen: A Memoir*2X NATIONAL BESTSELLER* Winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award (CALIBA) Winner of the Dolores Huerta Award (International Latino Book Awards) 2024 Council for Opportunity in Education National Book Club Selection Longlisted for the Outstanding Works of Literature (OWL) Award for First Year Experience...
- $33.33 AUD
- $33.33 AUD
- Unit price
- per
-
The River's DaughterA vivid and propulsive memoir about finding courage and meaning in a life outdoors, by a world-class whitewater rafting guide. After Bridget Crocker's parents' volatile divorce, she moved with her mother from Southern California to Wyoming. Her life was idyllic, growing up in a...
- $45.47 AUD
- $45.47 AUD
- Unit price
- per
