Written by Allan Zullo

A sweeping collection of true stories of children and teens who showed stunning bravery across Europe during WWII, in the face of unthinkable danger.

Written by Eric Carpenter

Created especially for emerging readers, First-Start Biographies explore the childhood years of those who overcame obstacles and achieved greatness.

2nd - 2nd

Written by Eva Moore

Young readers meet one of America’s most famous black scientists, whose concern for his people led to discoveries that changed the history of the Southeast. An easy-to-read biography.

3rd - 5th

Written by Keith Brandt

Young Abraham Lincoln's family didn't have enough money to educate him properly. But through hard work, this amazing boy grew up to become the president of the United States.

3rd - 4th

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

3rd - 5th

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

3rd - 5th

Written by Trudie Engel

An easy-to-read biography of Latin American legend, Roberto Clemente, who overcame poverty and racism to become one of the greatest professional baseball players ever.

3rd - 5th

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

3rd - 5th

Written by Grace Norwich

Told with a timeline, maps, illustrations, sidebars and a top ten list of facts, these insightful...

3rd - 5th

Written by Connie & Peter Roop

Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of America's greatest leaders in these accessible, easy-to-read chapter books.

3rd - 4th

Written by Connie & Peter Roop

Young readers will learn about the events in Rosa's childhood that shaped her view of the world and gave her the determination she needed to fight for equality.

3rd - 3rd

Written and Illustrated by _______

Everything kids want to know about eleven-year-old pop sensation Willow Smith, with pages of fun facts and full-color photographs of the singer and her famous family.

4th - 6th

Written by Jean Fritz

A delightful, award-winning look at England's King George the Third, who couldn't figure out how to keep those pesky American Colonists in line.

5th - 5th

Written by Patricia Lauber

A fascinating look at the life of America’s most famous female aviator by the Newbery Honor author. "Most successful at capturing the spirit of her [Earhart's] achievements."—Kirkus

6th - 6th

Written by Ruby Bridges

Vocabulary and sentences for beginning readers.

K - 2nd

Written by Kimberly Weinberger

The perfect combination of simple text and vivid illustrations and photos, Scholastic First Biographies help young readers understand the life and times of our most important historical figures.

K - 2nd

Written by Pamela Walker

This emergent-reader series introduces an array of interesting topics—biographies, American symbols, and more—with carefully leveled text approved by distinguished reading experts.

K - 2nd

Written by Pamela Walker

This emergent-reader series introduces an array of interesting topics—biographies, American symbols, and more—with carefully leveled text approved by distinguished reading experts.

K - 2nd

Written by Philip Abraham

This emergent-reader series introduces an array of interesting topics—biographies, American symbols, and more—with carefully leveled text approved by distinguished reading experts.

K - 2nd

Written by Andrew Woods

A biography of the escaped slave who became an orator, writer, and leader in the abolitionist movement in the nineteenth century.

1st - 4th

Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin

Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

1st - 3rd

Written by Kitson Jazynka

Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and mystery of our world.

1st - 3rd

Written by Francene Sabin

A biography of an aviation pioneer, emphasizing her childhood.

2nd - 4th

Written by Joseph Bruchac

As a boy, Chester Nez was taught his native language and culture were useless, but he was later called on to use his Navajo language to help create an unbreakable military code during WWII.

2nd - 4th