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Exciting bio of '20s female pilot who found fame with stunt.
AGEBy Tami Lewis Brown(Book, 2013) -
Stellar art portrays key aspects of Mandela's life for kids.
AGEBy Kadir Nelson(Book, 2013) -
A gripping graphic-novel biography of an African-American cowboy, sharpshooter, and trailblazer.
AGEBy Patricia C. McKissack, Frederick L. McKissack Jr.(Book, 2012) -
Inspirational story of life after a shark attack.
AGEBy Bethany Hamilton(Book, 2011) -
Eccentric character and amazing art keep this story afloat.AGEBy Chris Van Allsburg(Book, 2011) -
Clever, fun bio's wordplay is best fit for school-aged kids.AGEBy Robert Burleigh(Book, 2011) -
Unusual biography about Mozart's talented sister.AGEBy Elizabeth Rusch(Book, 2011) -
Award-winning bio of bigger-than-life blues singer.AGEBy Ann Angel(Book, 2011) -
The lyrical and luminous story of Pablo Neruda.AGEBy Pam Munoz Ryan(Book, 2010) -
Lively profile of a brave man living in a dangerous time.AGEBy Vaunda Micheaux Nelson(Book, 2010) -
Moving bio of jazz guitarist can be a little hard to follow.AGEBy Bonnie Christensen(Book, 2010) -
Lively free verse bio doesn't gloss over Rivera's appetites.AGEBy Carmen Bernier-Grand(Book, 2010) -
Lovely first-person narration helps bring Dickinson to life.AGEBy Barbara Dana(Book, 2010) -
Can a color be invented? Yes, if it's Day-Glo! Read about the circumstances that resulted in kids' favorite colors.
AGEBy Chris Barton(Book, 2010) -
This engaging book portrays circus impresario P.T. Barnum as a fascinating master of ceremony.
AGEBy Candace Fleming(Book, 2009) -
The inspiring story of a real-life teenage girl who was a back-of-the bus civil rights hero before Rosa Parks.
AGEBy Phillip M. Hoose(Book, 2009) -
Robinson was special both on the baseball field and off. This bio of the slugger-as-dad emphasizes courage.
AGEBy Sharon Robinson(Book, 2009) -
Award-winning bio of Darwin as a family man is a bit dry.AGEBy Deborah Heiligman(Book, 2009) -
Who invented TV? This biography tells the story of a hardworking boy who wasn't afraid to think outside the box.
AGEBy Kathleen Krull(Book, 2009) -
Women pilots fight for a chance to go to the moon.AGEBy Tanya Lee Stone(Book, 2009) -
Uplifting true story adapted for younger readers.AGEBy Greg Mortenson, David Relin, Sarah Thomson(Book, 2009) -
Extraordinary book celebrates curiosity, and an amazing man.AGEBy Kathryn Lasky(Book, 2009) -
The way biographies for children ought to be done.AGEBy Candace Fleming(Book, 2008) -
Raw stories from teens on death row; read along with teens.AGEBy Susan Kuklin(Book, 2008) -
Masterful illustrations and an inspirational bio.AGEBy Robert Andrew Parker(Book, 2008)
