Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Before They Were Artists: Famous Illustrators as KidsThis vibrantly illustrated graphic novel anthology brings to life the childhood experiences of beloved artists and illustrators such as Wanda Gág, Maurice Sendak, and Jerry Pinkney. Stylish illustrations paired with small vignettes and anecdotes from the artists' early lives helps illuminate the hard work,...
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Tom Petty: A Rock And Roll LifeAs the definitive biography of American-bred rocker Tom Petty, this updated and revised book examines his extensive music career, his personal life and his many public battles. After a momentary but pivotal encounter with Elvis Presley at age 10, Petty felt destined to pursue...
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Showboat: The Life of Kobe BryantThe definitive portrait of Kobe Bryant, from the author of Michael Jordan. "Lazenby's detailed research and fantastic writing paint a complex, engaging picture of one of the NBA's greats" (Kurt Helin, NBC Sports). Eighteen-time All-Star, scorer of 81 points in a single game, MVP,...
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Renueva Tu Mente: Una Perspectiva Bíblica del Mundo Y de la VidaComo creyentes, queremos vivir lo que creemos, pero qué se nos hace tan difícil lograrlo? En Renueva tu mente, el pastor Miguel Núñez nos da el secreto de vivir en medio de la voluntad de Dios y gozar de la plenitud de vida de...
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Astronauts: Women on the Final FrontierIn the graphic novel Astronauts: Women on the Final Frontier, Jim Ottaviani and illustrator Maris Wicks capture the great humor and incredible drive of Mary Cleave, Valentina Tereshkova, and the first women in space. The U.S. may have put the first man on the...
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Harriet Tubman: Toward FreedomThis illuminating graphic novel biography about Harriet Tubman sheds new light on one of American history's bravest heroes. Harriet Tubman did something exceptionally courageous: She escaped slavery. Then she did something impossible: She went back. She underwent some thirteen missions to rescue around seventy...
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Black Sabbath & Ozzy Osbourne: The Stories Behind the Classic SongsLearn the stories behind all of Black Sabbath's classic songs, along with those from Ozzy's solo career.What was the meaning behind "After Forever"? How did Tony Iommi describe "I Am Going Insane (Radio)"? What was the feeling in the studio when Black Sabbath recorded...
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Steely Dan FAQ: All That's Left to Know About This Elusive BandDespite Steely Dan's popularity, its ability to cultivate an ever-growing base of avid and loyal fans, and its chart positions, relatively little has been written about the group. Steely Dan FAQ clears up some of the many misconceptions about the band and sheds new...
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Kidstory: 50 Children and Young People Who Shook Up the WorldLearn about fifty amazing kids who changed the world in this beautifully illustrated collection of inspiring short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. You don't have to be an adult to make a difference This volume is the perfect introduction to...
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We Should Hang Out Sometime: Embarrassingly, a True StoryFrom Paralympic ski racer and YouTube star, Josh Sundquist, comes an always-funny (and sometimes-awkward) memoir about teenage misadventures. The inspiration for the series Best Foot Forward, streaming soon on Apple TV+! When I was twenty-five years old, it came to my attention that I...
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Some Writer!: The Story of E. B. WhiteA New York Times Bestseller Winner of the Orbis Pictus Award A People Magazine Best Children's Book A Washington Post Best Book A Publishers Weekly Best Book Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Award Honor recipient Caldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White's personal letters, photos, and...
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Human Computer: Mary Jackson, EngineerA full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA--includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections When Mary Jackson was growing up, she thought being an engineer was impossible for her. Why? After all,...
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Grace KellyAn illustrated celebration of Grace Kelly, one of Hollywoods brightest stars, is already long overdue. Following on from the popular full-sized edition, this must-have gift-sized version was published to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Grace Kelly's death and is now reissued to coincide...
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The Wise Men: Six Friends and the World They MadeWith a new introduction by the authors, this is the classic account of the American statesmen who rebuilt the world after the catastrophe of World War II. A captivating blend of personal biography and public drama, The Wise Men introduces six close friends who...
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Red and Me: My Coach, My Lifelong FriendNew York Times Bestseller"On the subject of his love of Red Auerbach and his Celtic teammates, Russell is loud and clear. He might object to my use of the word 'love, ' but deny it though you will, Mr. Russell, that's what sits at...
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Bad SisterThis middle grade graphic memoir by Charise Mericle Harper, featuring illustrations by Rory Lucey, follows a young girl who undergoes a crisis of conscience, realizing that she is a "bad sister." Meet Charise. She's energetic, helpful, a model pet owner and full of inventions....
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Iron Man: My Journey Through Heaven and Hell with Black SabbathThe New York Times bestselling autobiography by the lead guitarist of Black Sabbath and the architect of heavy metal Iron Man chronicles the story of both pioneering guitarist Tony Iommi and legendary band Black Sabbath, dubbed The Beatles of heavy metal by Rolling Stone....
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Anne Frank Writes Words of Hope: Courageous Kid of World War IIIn 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A pre-teen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed...
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Courageous People Who Changed the World: Volume 1From the intrepid efforts of Susan B. Anthony to the quiet courage of Rosa Parks, Courageous People Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brave people who fought to make the world a better place. Simple text and adorable...
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Mile Marker Zero: The Moveable Feast of Key WestWinner of the Florida Book Award, Gold Medal for Nonfiction "A tall but telescopic-sight-true tale of Hunter Thompson, Jimmy Buffett, Tom McGuane, and a large cavorting cast running around with sand in their shoes at 'ground zero for lust and greed and most of...
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