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100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History: A Biography Book for Kids and Teens (100 Series)

Author: Rick Laezman Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Incredible stories of 100 extraordinary Hispanic and Latino Americans, for kids 9 and up The perfect history gift for curious kids, this biography collection includes: 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible Americans changed the course of history! Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life! A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources! From Mariano Vallejo to Carmen Miranda, Cesar Chavez to Oscar de la Renta, Sandra Cisneros to Justice Sonia Sotomayor and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country since its very beginning. Read more

Baby Zeke: The diary of a chicken jockey (an unofficial Minecraft autobiography) (Life and Times of Baby Zeke)

Author: Dr. Block Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Want your kids to read more books? Give them books they WANT to read. Does your young reader prefer playing video games to reading? Do you want to get your child away from screens for a while? The Baby Zeke series is the perfect solution. Build Readers with Exciting Books—Written About What Your Kids Already Love: Minecraft! Join Baby Zeke, a young Minecraft zombie, and his chicken, Harold, in a story full of action and humor as they combine forces to become a mythical chicken jockey, exploring their world and beginning a quest to defeat Herobrine. Quotes from parents: “I've never seen [my son] read so fast and so often! Now he wants all the other Minecraft books from this author.” “As soon as [my son] got this book, he started reading without prompting.” “My 8 year old really enjoyed this story. It's well done and the characters are relatable.” *** Please note: This Minecraft-inspired book is a work of fan-fiction and is NOT OFFICIAL MINECRAFT PRODUCT. NOT APPROVED BY OR ASSOCIATED WITH MOJANG.*** Read more

COCO CHANEL STORY FOR KIDS: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND THE BIG FASHION DREAM – HOW SHE MADE FASHION HISTORY

Author: Willie M. Mone Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

COCO CHANEL STORY FOR KIDS: THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS AND THE BIG FASHION DREAM – HOW SHE MADE FASHION HISTORY Discover the incredible life of Coco Chanel, the woman who transformed the world of fashion and showed everyone that big dreams can come true—even if you start with humble beginnings! This inspiring biography is written especially for kids aged 8-12, taking them on a fun and engaging journey through Coco Chanel’s life. From her early years in a French orphanage to becoming one of the most famous fashion designers ever, this book teaches children the importance of creativity, determination, and following your dreams. Inside this exciting book, young readers will learn: How a little girl with a big dream learned to sew in an orphanage and grew up to create the world-famous Chanel brand. The story behind the Little Black Dress and why it became a timeless fashion staple. How Coco’s groundbreaking designs, including the Chanel No. 5 perfume, handbags, and suits, changed the way the world dressed! Fun facts about Coco’s life, her bold ideas, and the famous women who wore her designs. Filled with beautiful illustrations and cool facts, this book will spark curiosity in young readers and show them that anything is possible if you believe in yourself—just like Coco did! Perfect for girls and boys who love fashion, creativity, or stories about real-life legends, this biography will inspire kids to dream big and never give up. This book is not just about fashion; it’s about believing in your potential and daring to be different. Whether your child is passionate about design or just loves reading about amazing people, "COCO CHANEL STORY FOR KIDS" is sure to become a favourite! Give your child the gift of inspiration with this incredible story of how Coco Chanel made fashion history! Read more

Gone to the Woods: Surviving a Lost Childhood

Author: Gary Paulsen Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

"Dan Bittner flawlessly narrates this matchless memoir, which captures writer Gary Paulsen's bittersweet life...The sublime narration and satisfying conclusion contribute to a rewarding listening experience." -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner A middle grade memoir from a living literary legend, giving listeners a new perspective on the origins of Gary Paulsen's famed survival stories. His name is synonymous with high-stakes wilderness survival stories. Now, beloved author Gary Paulsen portrays a series of life-altering moments from his turbulent childhood as his own original survival story. If not for his summer escape from a shockingly neglectful Chicago upbringing to a North Woods homestead at age five, there never would have been a Hatchet . Without the encouragement of the librarian who handed him his first book at age thirteen, he may never have become a reader. And without his desperate teenage enlistment in the Army, he would not have discovered his true calling as a storyteller. A moving and enthralling story of grit and growing up, Gone to the Woods is perfect for newcomers to the voice and lifelong fans alike, from the acclaimed author at his rawest and realest. A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux Read more

I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World

Author: Patricia McCormick Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Please Read Notes: Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express. Read more

It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

Author: Trevor Noah Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir. “A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling author We do horrible things to one another because we don’t see the person it affects. . . . We don’t see them as people. Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself thanks to his mom’s unwavering love and indomitable will. This honest and poignant memoir adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood will astound and inspire readers as well as offer a fascinating perspective on South Africa’s tumultuous racial history. BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O! Read more

Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid

Author: Ralph Fletcher Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

The colorful boyhood of a popular author comes to life in this personal account Imagine learning from a nosy classmate that your mother is having yet another baby. To Ralph's classmates, news of one more Fletcher baby is just "scuttlebutt." But for Ralph, the oldest of nine, being part of a large family means more kids to join in the fun―from making tripods in the woods and "snicking" up the rug, to raising chicks and even discovering a meteor (well, maybe). It doesn't feel like there's life beyond Marshfield, Massachusetts. Then one day Dad's new job moves the family to Chicago, and there's so much Ralph has to leave behind. In this humorous and captivating memoir, Ralph Fletcher traces the roots of his storytelling. Read more

My Survival: A Girl on Schindler's List: A Girl on Schindler's List

Author: Joshua M. Greene Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

The astonishing true story of a girl who survived the Holocaust thanks to Oskar Schindler, of Schindler's List fame. Rena Finder was only eleven when the Nazis forced her and her family -- along with all the other Jewish families -- into the ghetto in Krakow, Poland. Rena worked as a slave laborer with scarcely any food and watched as friends and family were sent away. Then Rena and her mother ended up working for Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who employed Jewish prisoners in his factory and kept them fed and healthy. But Rena's nightmares were not over. She and her mother were deported to the concentration camp Auschwitz. With great cunning, it was Schindler who set out to help them escape. Here in her own words is Rena's gripping story of survival, perseverance, tragedy, and hope. Including pictures from Rena's personal collection and from the time period, this unforgettable memoir introduces young readers to an astounding and necessary piece of history. Read more

Rascal

Author: Sterling North Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

A Newbery Honor Book Celebrating 50 years of a beloved classic! Nothing's surprising in the North household, not even Sterling's new pet raccoon. Rascal is only a baby when Sterling brings him home, but soon the two are best friends, doing everything together--until the spring day when everything suddenly changes. Rascal is a heartwarming boyhood memoir that continues to find its way into the hearts of readers fifty years later. This special anniversary edition includes the book's classic illustrations restored to their original splendor, as well as a letter from the author's daughter, and material from the illustrator's personal collection. "Everyone should knock off work, sit beneath the nearest tree, and enjoy Rascal from cover to cover."— Chicago Tribune Read more

Tell the Kids I Love Them: A Memoir

Author: Jeremy Redmon Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

A son's search for meaning in the shadow of war and a father's final words In Tell the Kids I Love Them , Jeremy Redmon uncovers the mysteries of his father's life and death. His dad, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, took his own life when Redmon was a teenager―an act that propelled the author on a lifelong quest to understand war, loss, and fatherhood. From blast-scorched Mosul to the ancient ruins of Babylon, Redmon chronicles his experiences as a war correspondent embedded with US troops in Iraq, surviving close calls while witnessing utter devastation as well as remarkable humanity. Threaded with dark humor, told with cinematic detail, and conveyed with raw honesty, this memoir is as much about resilience as it is about tragedy. When Redmon becomes a father, he finally learns how to carry on with both his father's complicated legacy and the final message he left behind: "Tell the kids I love them." Read more

The Middle School Rules of Charles Tillman: As Told by Sean Jensen

Author: Sean Jensen Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

Over a dozen seasons, Charles Tillman established himself as the greatest cornerback in the storied history of the Chicago Bears. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, Tillman has been distinguished as one of the NFL's most opportunistic defensive backs, intercepting 36 passes and forcing 42 fumbles--the most in the league since his rookie year in 2003. In fact, he popularized the "Peanut Punch," a nod to his childhood nickname and a tribute to his knack for jarring a football from the grasp of an offensive player. But even more than his acclaim on the field, Tillman is highly regarded off the field. With his father serving in the United States Army, Tillman attended 11 different schools domestically and internationally. Lightly recruited out of Copperas Cove High School in Texas, Tillman was offered a single Division 1-A scholarship, but he shined at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and was selected by the Bears in the second round of the NFL Draft. In 2005, Tillman and his wife Jackie established the Cornerstone Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides resources and opportunities to children in need. Tillman was a 2012 finalist for the NFL Players Association's Byron White Man of the Year award, and he was the 2013 winner of the prestigious Walter Payton Man of the Year award, which "recognizes a player's off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence." The Middle School Rules of Charles Tillman will feature the defining childhood stories of a young, well-traveled boy nicknamed "Peanut," who had to deal with racism, adapt to constant relocation, and endure the divorce of his parents. Inspired by faith and family, Tillman persevered and carved out an indelible mark both on and off the field. Read more

Three Summers

Author: Amra Sabic-El-Rayess Genre: (Auto)biography/Memoir

An epic middle-grade memoir about sisterhood and coming-of-age in the three years leading up to the Bosnian Genocide. Three Summers is the story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia. They navigate the joys and pitfalls of adolescence on their family’s little island in the middle of the Una River. When finally confronted with the harsh truths of the adult world around them, their bond gives them the resilience to discover and hold fast to their true selves. Written with incredible warmth and tenderness, Amra Sabic-El-Rayess takes readers on a journey that will break their hearts and put them back together again. Read more