Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography

Wide receiver Calvin Johnson was chosen by the Detroit Lions with the second pick in the 2007 National Football League (NFL) draft.

Laura Ingalls Wilder grew up listening to her Pa's fascinating tales about living on the prairies, in the woods, and on the plains.

You may know that Beyonce is a gifted R & B star who has made a splash in the worlds of music, dance, and acting.

You may know that Katy Perry is a shining star of pop who has soared to number one on the charts again and again.

You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer.

Whether he's soaring through the air for a powerful slam dunk, threading the ball to a teammate for a key shot, or launching a new pair of Nikes, the Miami Heat's LeBron James is one of the most exciting athletes in the world.

As USA TODAY, the Nation's No.

"e;[The Hunger Games trilogy] spread like wildfire,"e; says Annmarie Powers, a teacher in Croton-on-Hudson, N.

October 9, 1967.

The journey up Mount Everest is never easy.

You may know that singing sensation Taylor Swift has won over fans of both pop and country music.

You may know that Selena Gomez starred in Wizards of Waverly Place and rocks the music world in Selena Gomez & the Scene.

A Batchelder Award Honor BookWhen Zeina was born, the civil war in Lebanon had been going on for six years, so it's just a normal part of life for her and her parents and little brother.

Learn about the life of Harry Styles, one of the most beloved pop singers of all time.

John Elway, the winningest quarterback in NFL history, shares his triumphs and tribulations with young readers and encourages them to remember that victory in any endeavor is just a comeback away.

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.

Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * High Plains Book Award - Winner, Young Adult * Red Maple Fiction Award - Shortlisted * Snow Willow Award - ShortlistedSadia wishes life in high school was as straightforward as a game of basketball.

Marc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, Robert Thirsk, Chris Hadfield, and more recently, Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque de Soleil, all have one thing in common: they're some of the very few Canadians who have been in space.

Marc Garneau, Roberta Bondar, Julie Payette, Robert Thirsk, Chris Hadfield, and more recently, Guy Laliberte, the founder of Cirque de Soleil, all have one thing in common: they're some of the very few Canadians who have been in space.

Winner of the 2012 Golden Oak Award From the moment three-year-old Jeff Healey first laid a guitar across his lap in what was to become his signature style, it was clear he was no ordinary kid.

The name James FitzGibbon struck terror in the hearts of U.

The name James FitzGibbon struck terror in the hearts of U.

Short-listed for the 2014 Forest of Reading - White Pine Award for Non-Fiction Canada was young during the First World War, and with as many as 20,000 underage soldiers leaving their homes to join the war effort, the country's army was, too.

Samuel de Champlain has long been known as the founder of Quebec and as a tireless explorer.

The "e;unforgettable"e; novel from the Newbery Medal-winning author tells the true story of a runaway slave whose capture and trial set off abolitionist riots (Kirkus Reviews).

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela is the amazing story of a true hero of our times; his famous biography has been specially adapted for children in a beautiful illustrated picture book format.

In this tender, beautiful letter to his daughters, President Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped his nation.

In this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the inspiring life of Simone Biles, the record-breaking gymnast and mental-health advocate.

Perfect for children aged 8+, this accessible biography of Florence Nightingale's life shows us why we still remember her today - 200 years after her birth (May 1820).

An important and hard-hitting chronicle of Black history, written by a celebrated Black historian.

Two thousand years ago, when the Romans invaded Britain, not everyone went down without a fight.

Twentieth Century History Makers: Nelson Mandela offers a fascinating and complete look at one of the 20th century's great leaders and humanitarians.

The book tells the story of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

Exciting stories about famous people, outlining their lives and the important events which made them memorable.

Martin is a clever, happy child born in the south of the United States of America.

Read about the life of this extraordinary woman.

When Elizabeth was born, no-one imagined that she would one day be Queen - so how did this happen?

Each title in this series tells the story of a man or woman whose dedication to their chosen cause led to changes that affect all our lives today.

Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story.

And faster than you could blinknot a second, but a fraction Crosby shot the puck before Miller reacted.

*Everymom Best Book for Early Reading*In this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Leo Messi,one of the worlds most skilled and celebrated soccer players.

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Mozart, world-renowned classical musician and composer.

Celebrate Little Mix's first UK number-one album - Glory Days - by reading the full story of the girls' astonishing rise to pop super stardom.

Discover the life of Henry Ford-a story about putting the world on wheels for kids ages 6 to 9Henry Ford was the founder of Ford Motor Company and the inventor of the Model T, the car that changed the way many Americans lived.

Key content coverage is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

Key content coverage is combined with practical tips to create a revision guide that students can rely on to review, strengthen and test their knowledge.

- Comprehensive coverage and analysis of relevant political developments helps develop students' knowledge and key skills-Up-to-date examples, case studies and debate feature will improve students' grasp of contemporary developments in UK politics-Includes more synoptic links to help students understand how different topics within the A-level link together -Includes quickfire knowledge-check questions and summaries of key content to help consolidate knowledge and understanding -Features exam-style questions throughout, helping students improve their analysis and evaluation skills-Provides answer guidance for exam-style questions online on the Hodder Education website

- Newly revised to accompany the Pearson Edexcel specification for Global Politics, with updated case studies and recent developments from around the world- Provides synoptic links within global politics, and across UK and political ideas topics - Includes definitions of key terms and concepts throughout- Includes quickfire knowledge-check questions and summaries of key content to help consolidate knowledge and understanding - Features practice questions throughout, helping students improve their analysis and evaluation skills- Provides answer guidance for exam-style questions online on the Hodder Education website.

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