Biography & Autobiography
Explore the best biography and autobiography books, featuring top autobiographies and the best biographies of all time.
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Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau (Jacques Cousteau Book for Kids, Children's Ocean Book, Underwater Picture Book for Kids)Once upon a time in France, a baby was born under the summer sun. His parents named him Jacques. As he grew, Jacques fell in love with the sea. He dreamed of breathing beneath the waves and swimming as gracefully as a fish. In...
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Magic in the MessFrom an early age, Molly Booker was taught to follow rules, please others, and meet high standards. This drive for perfection became her most significant asset and heaviest burden, manifesting as academic success as well as emotional isolation and feelings of inadequacy. Booker's stunning...
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Mae JemisonIn this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Mae Jemison, scientist, astronaut, and the first ever black woman in space. *2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Book* When Mae Jemison was a little girl, she...
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Macaulay Culkin: The Rollercoaster of Fame and Personal Struggles"Macaulay Culkin: The Rollercoaster of Fame and Personal Struggles" delves into the captivating journey of the former child star who captured the hearts of millions in the '90s. From his iconic role in "Home Alone" to the challenges that accompanied early stardom, this book...
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Lovely One: A Memoir#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - In her "vulnerable, tender, and infinitely inspirational" (Oprah Daily) memoir, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States chronicles her extraordinary life story. "A billowingly triumphant American tale."--The New York...
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Lost (and Found) in Space 2: Blast Off into the Expanded EditionLOST (AND FOUND) IN SPACE2: BLAST OFF INTO THE EXPANDED EDITION - Revised and Expanded Pictorial Memoir by Angela Cartwright and Bill Mumy (TV siblings Penny and Will Robinson from the original Lost in Space science fiction adventure series). The new "BLAST OFF" Edition...
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Looking for TroubleAn incredible true story of extraordinary courage and grit! Working undercover, conducting covert operations in the shadows, leading an FBI Homicide Task Force, and investigating drug smugglers, drug kingpins, murderers, and serial rapists would be the last thing you would expect from an introvert.....
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Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal"Funny, touching, tragic....A remarkable tale of corruption, child trafficking and civil war in a far away land--and one man's extraordinary quest to reunite lost Nepalese children with their parents."--Neil White, author of In the Sanctuary of OutcastsLittle Princes is the epic story of Conor...
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Little Naturalists: John James Audubon Painted BirdsIntroduce your baby to the stunning artwork of famous naturalist John James Audubon.John James Audubon was an ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. He is known for his stunning illustrations and paintings of North American birds in their natural habitats, painting over 700 species discovering 25...
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Light in the Dark/Luz en lo Oscuro: Rewriting Identity, Spirituality, RealityLight in the Dark is the culmination of Gloria E. Anzaldúa's mature thought and the most comprehensive presentation of her philosophy. Focusing on aesthetics, ontology, epistemology, and ethics, it contains several developments in her many important theoretical contributions.Author: Gloria AnzalduaPublisher: Duke University PressPublished: 09/30/2015Pages:...
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Life and Death at Cape Disappointment: Becoming a Surfman on the Columbia River BarThe ocean is one of the few untamed places on earth--unpredictable and unsympathetic to the lives lost there. For this reason, people remain fascinated by its tides, currents, and mysteries. Life and Death at Cape Disappointment is Christopher J. D'Amelio's first-hand account of life...
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Let Me Be Real with You: Inspiring Lessons on Living a Life of ServiceFrom the celebrated athlete and award-winning author, an inspirational collection of personal stories and lessons that will spark change within you and transform how you contribute to the world.Arshay Cooper believes in bringing people together, seeking out opposing ideas to collaborate and find consensus...
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Legends of Hip-Hop: Biggie Smalls: An Opposites BiographyMic check! Learn your opposites with Biggie Smalls in the Legends of Hip-Hop board book series.In this accessible series perfectly crafted for babies (and adult fans), music producer Pen Ken and 3x Emmy Award-nominated animation director Saxton Moore introduce mini emcees to some of...
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LebronNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the #1 bestselling author of The Dynasty and Tiger Woods--the "definitive...fantastic" (Sports Illustrated) biography of basketball superstar LeBron James, based on three years of exhaustive research and more than 250 interviews. LeBron James is the greatest basketball player...
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Leadership: In Turbulent TimesFrom Pulitzer Prize-winning author and esteemed presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, an invaluable guide to the development and exercise of leadership from Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. The inspiration for the multipart HISTORY Channel series Abraham Lincoln and...
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Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious GeneralReaders around the world have been enthralled by Killing England, Killing the Rising Sun, and Killing Reagan--riveting works of nonfiction that journey into the heart of the most famous murders in history. In Killing Patton, Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard recount the dramatic final...
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Julie Andrews: A Little Golden Book BiographyHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about Julie Andrews, the beloved award-winning actress and singer! Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers--as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book...
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Johnny Cash: The LifeThe national bestseller celebrated as "the ultimate Johnny Cash biography . . . Rock writer great Robert Hilburn goes deep." -- Rolling Stone In this, the definitive biography of an American legend, Robert Hilburn conveys the unvarnished truth about a musical superstar. Johnny Cash's...
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John LennonIn this book from the multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of John Lennon, the boy from Liverpool who dreamed of peace. When John Lennon formed a band while still in school, he couldn't have known they were about to...
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Johannes Vermeer-Provocateur: Risk and Courage in DissentThe 17th century. Delft. Working within the mythic "Dutch Golden Age," Johannes Vermeer mastered light, color, and intimate settings. Award-winning author Neil Thomas Proto throws off that limiting mask, weaving the documented strands of terror, slavery, and condescension with risk-taking, courage, and dissent into...
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