Biographies for Kids

Inspiring stories of unstoppable girls and everything they achieved-for kids ages 8 to 12 Girls are smart, capable, and determined! All over the world, young women have made huge strides in pop culture, politics, social justice, and more. This book explores 15 of these girls and the incredible impact they made before they were even 20 years old. Discover how they powered through challenges and stood up to anyone who said they couldn't make a difference. • The girl who invented a genre-Read about famous author S. E. Hinton, who wrote the bestselling book The Outsiders as a teenager and helped launch the popularity of Young Adult novels. • A protector of natural resources-Learn how Autumn Peltier became the chief water commissioner for the Anishinabek Nation in Ontario, Canada, when she was just 14 years old. • A champion for equality-Find out how 11-year-old activist Marley Dias started a campaign to collect books featuring Black girls as the main character and donate them to schools around the world. Show any ambitious girl how much talent and power she has inside her with Strong Girls Change History.

Inspiring stories of American heroes throughout history-for kids ages 8 to 12 George Washington's life illustrates the very first values that American politicians shared. The story of Tecumseh teaches us about the power of being true to yourself and defending your community. Lucretia Mott shows us how to stand up against what is wrong and speak out for what is right. Leaders and Thinkers in American History is a colorful children's history book that explores the lives of influential American figures and their incredible accomplishments. Kids will discover the stories of men and women across hundreds of years, from all different backgrounds, and how they used their passion and talent to impact the world. Go beyond other American history books with: • 15 detailed biographies-Kids will learn that the history of the United States is full of fascinating and impressive people who pioneered everything from politics to technology, music, and art. • Learn and grow-These powerful stories will inspire kids to find their own gifts and use them to help others and achieve their dreams. • Beyond this book-For kids who want to learn even more, each biography includes suggestions for further reading and tips for getting active in their community. Get kids excited about history with a children's history book featuring extraordinary Americans from all walks of life.

Discover the stories of extraordinary immigrants who changed America-a history book for kids ages 9 to 12 The United States has always been a nation of immigrants-and now you can learn all about the amazing people who've helped shape it, with this history book for kids age 9-12. Home of the Brave: An American History Book for Kids gives you an exciting and engaging look into the lives and contributions of these incredible individuals. From Levi Strauss to Isabel Allende, discover how these dedicated and creative people made their mark-and how you can follow in their footsteps-with this fun history book for kids age 9-12. An American history book for kids age 9-12 should include: • 15 inspiring stories-Learn from the experiences of famous American immigrants, including labor activist Mary Harris Jones, architect I. M. Pei, and guitarist Carlos Santana. • Multi-page biographies-This history book for kids age 9-12 goes beyond the obvious so you can find all kinds of remarkable facts about the lives of these exceptional Americans. • Beyond the book-Want to learn more? Each biography includes suggestions for places to read more, plus super fun (and educational!) activities. Find a role model-or 15 of them!-in this beautifully illustrated history book for kids age 9-12.

Incredible stories of bold women from American history-for kids ages 8 to 12 All throughout history, American women have stood up for what's right, even when they weren't allowed to vote, have careers, or go to school. But throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, many brave and smart women helped fight for equality. This biography collection for kids explores 15 of these women-including Sojourner Truth, Alice Paul, and Ida B. Wells-Barnett-and how they used their skills and beliefs to create lasting change. Explore amazing women in history: • Having a choice-Discover the stories of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, who helped start the women's suffrage movement. • Using their voice-Learn about women like Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin and Mabel Ping-Hua Lee, whose actions helped enact voting rights for women of color. • Never giving up-Find out how even today, women such as bell hooks and Stacey Abrams are fighting for women's equality at the polls, the workplace, and in education. Go beyond other history books and discover those who are often overlooked with Bold Women in History.

Incredible stories of Black civil rights leaders for kids ages 8 to 12 The Civil Rights Movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to claim the fundamental rights that the U.S. government had denied them-even long after slavery had ended. This collection of biographies for kids explores 15 civil rights leaders and the extraordinary things they accomplished in the face of huge challenges. See how these men and women bravely stood up for what's right and laid the foundation for future generations to live more freely and equally. This standout among Black history books for kids illustrates how these civil rights leaders: • Helped end segregation-Learn how Claudette Colvin and Rosa Parks helped to end unfair treatment in public transportation and beyond. • Protested peacefully-Find out how James Meredith and Martin Luther King Jr. organized marches, boycotts, and sit-ins to demand equality. • Used their voices-Discover how Fannie Lou Hamer and Malcolm X spoke out against racism and created lasting change. Introduce kids to the leaders of the Civil Rights Movement with these powerful biographies.

Stories of amazing Asian American women who broke barriers in science-for kids ages 8 to 12 Kazue Togasaki was one of the first Japanese American women to become a doctor. Chien-Shiung Wu was a Chinese American physicist who worked on top-secret projects. Isabella Aiona Abbott became an expert on the marine plant life of her native Hawaii. Asian American women are a huge part of scientific discovery, and this collection of biographies for kids explores 15 brilliant women, and how they used their intelligence and determination to overcome challenges and succeed. Open up this Asian American children's book and meet some of the scientists who helped: • Pave the way-Find out how people like inventor Alice Min Soo Chun and computer programmer Josephine Jue designed amazing new technology and spent time educating others. • Heal the sick-Learn about doctors like Joan Block and Jacqueline Whang-Peng who revolutionized how we treat diseases like hepatitis B and cancer. • Explore new worlds-Discover how botanist Roseli Ocampo-Friedmann and mathematician Angelita Castro-Kelly changed the way we think about outer space. Dive into a world of inspiring women with this science-focused entry into Asian American books for kids.

Amazing stories of artists with a unique view of the world-for kids ages 8 to 12 Art makes the world a more beautiful and interesting place! Throughout history, all over the world, artists have created incredible pieces that inspired the hearts and minds of millions of people. This collection of biographies for kids explores the accomplishments of 15 artists from long ago and today, and how their diverse experiences and beliefs brought their work to life. This book of famous artists for kids includes: • Stories set in stone-Learn about sculptors like Michelangelo and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, and how they used marble to make human bodies in incredible detail. • Powerful pictures-Read the stories of photographers like Julia Margaret Cameron and Gordon Parks who captured the lives of ordinary people to draw attention to their struggles. • Art as self-expression-Discover how Frida Kahlo and Jean-Michel Basquiat used their vibrant painting style to make bold statements about who they were and where they were from. Show any kid that they have a strong and creative point of view with this illuminating art history book.