Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board

In this moving personal account of faith and fortitude, internationally ranked surfer Bethany Hamilton tells how she survived a shark attack that cost her arm–but not her spirit.They say

Strong Girls Gift Set (Ordinary People Change the World)

Meet four inspiring female heroes from the New York Times bestselling Ordinary People Change the World series in this high-quality box set. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on

Scholastic Reader Level 4: Great Black Heroes: Five Brilliant Scientists: Five Brilliant Scientists (level 4)

Describes the early lives and notable achievements of five black scientists, Susan McKinney Steward, George Washington Carver, Ernest Everett Just, Percy Lavon Julian, and Shirley Ann Jackson. Original.

On the Court with…Kevin Durant

Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his

Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa

Everyone knows the flamboyant, larger-than-life Celia Cruz, the extraordinary salsa singer who passed away in 2003, leaving millions of fans brokenhearted. indeed, there was a magical vibrancy to the

Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams

“This one’s a winner.” –Chicago Tribune An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! Venus and Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters.

A Rich Man In Poor Clothes: The Story of St. Francis of Assisi – Biography Books for Kids 9-12 | Children’s Biography Books

Not everyone wants to be rich. Take for instance St. Francis of Assisi. He left his wealth behind to live a life of sacrifice. What made him decide to

I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World)

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer.  Even as a child, Martin Luther

Wild Things: The Joy of Reading Children’s Literature as an Adult

An irresistible, nostalgic, insightful—and totally original—ramble through classic children’s literature from Vanity Fair contributing editor (and father) Bruce Handy. “Consistently intelligent and funny…The book succeeds wonderfully.” —The New York