Biography & Autobiography

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You Are Worth It: Building a Life Worth Fighting for - Paperback

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by Kyle Carpenter (Author), Don Yaeger (Author)The youngest living Medal of Honor recipient delivers an unforgettable memoir that "will inspire every reader" (Jim Mattis)NATIONAL BESTSELLER A Marine Commandant's Reading List selectionOn November 21, 2010, U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Kyle Carpenter was posted atop a building in violent Helmand Province, Afghanistan, when an enemy grenade skittered toward Kyle and fellow Marine Nick Eufrazio. Without hesitation, Kyle chose a path of selfless her...

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Report copyright infringementby Amar Shah (Author), Rashad Doucet (Illustrator)Wish I Was a Baller is part New Kid, part The Tryout, and part Dragon Hoops!Amar Shah has some story to tell! In 1995, he was a fourteen-year-old aspiring sports journalist (and basketball superfan) angling to get into an Orlando Magic team practice. He did, and it took him on the ride of his life!Wish I Was a Baller is a graphic memoir chronicling Amar's real-life experiences as a fourteen-year-old sports journali...

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The Sky Was My Blanket: A Young Man's Journey Across Wartime Europe

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Report copyright infringementby Uri Shulevitz (Author), Uri Shulevitz (Illustrator)The final work from celebrated Caldecott Award-winning illustrator Uri Shulevitz, this gripping and revealing true story follows a young Polish exile fighting to survive in war-torn Europe. Born in the tumult of World War I, a young Jewish boy named Yehiel Szulewicz chafes at the borders of his hometown of Żyrardów, Poland, and at the rules set in place by his restrictive parents. Brimming with a desire for tru...

Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography

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Report copyright infringementby Cat Reynolds (Author), Maria Lia Malandrino (Illustrator)Celebrate the rise of pop sensation and singer-songwriter Chappell Roan with this collectible Little Golden Book, which tells her inspiring story alongside beautiful full-color illustrations! It's being true to herself and creating the music she loves that has made Chappell Roan the artist she is today. Chappell Roan: A Little Golden Book Biography brings the story of this talented singer-songwriter to li...

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Become an eyewitness to America's history with a look at the leaders who have held its highest office in this visual and informative guide The iconic eyewitness is back in a new and improved format to be passed down through the generations. This picture-led reference guide will take you on a visual tour of the US presidents. Children aged 9+ will learn all about their early lives and political careers, with full-color photographs of campaign memorabi...

Taylor Swift Superstar Dress-Up Sticker Book: Over 300 Stickers!

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Report copyright infringementby Random House (Author), Melissa Chaib (Illustrator)Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Help Taylor Swift dress to impress in hundreds of mix-and-match outfits in this dress-up sticker book. Contains more than 350 stickers! Style Taylor and her friends, dressing them with all their best looks. It's an experience for every era! No matter when you became a fan or which album's your favorite, this book has something for you--including lots of fun facts about Taylor and h...

Malcolm Lives!: The Official Biography of Malcolm X for Young Readers

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Report copyright infringementby Ibram X. Kendi (Author)National Book Award-winning and #1 New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi brings a global icon to life in the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty years--perfect for fans of blockbuster hit STAMPED: A REMIX with Jason Reynolds. As a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He emerged from it all to make a lasting impact. As a Black Muslim. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Brad Meltzer (Author), Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)The Fab Four, the most beloved band of all time, join the ranks of this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series about heroes, for ages 5 to 9. They began as Johnny and the Moondogs, and they weren't very good. But these teens who loved music more than anything kept working at their craft and playing on any small stage they could find. And eventually they became the most recognizable, mo...

Firefly Song: Lynn Frierson Faust and the Great Smoky Mountain Discovery

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Report copyright infringementby Colleen Paeff (Author), Ji-Hyuk Kim (Illustrator)The Leaf Detective meets fireflies in this inspirational nonfiction picture book from Sibert Honoree Colleen Paeff about how one woman proved to scientists that the fireflies she had watched as a young girl put on dazzling and impossibly synchronous nighttime performances. Every year, Lynn spends her summers roaming the forests of the Great Smoky Mountains and watching the fireflies light up the night. As she get...

The Music Inside Us: Yo-Yo Ma and His Gifts to the World (a Picture Book Biography)

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Report copyright infringementby James Howe (Author), Jack Wong (Illustrator)From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy "I've been asking myself all my life, 'What is the purpose of music?'" -Yo-Yo Ma At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age fou...

Disney Princess Enchanted Character Guide

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Report copyright infringementby DK (Author)Meet all 13 Disney Princess characters in this enchanting, official guide for young fans - now updated with new pages to include Moana and Raya Step into the fairy-tale world of Disney's amazing Princesses! Jump into adventures with Moana, dance with Cinderella at the ball, and join Jasmine on her magic carpet ride as you discover, learn, and marvel at everything you need to know about these beloved characters. Featuring everything you need to know a...

At Last She Stood: How Joey Guerrero Spied, Survived, and Fought for Freedom

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Report copyright infringementby Erin Entrada Kelly (Author)"A courageous, uplifting biography of a woman almost lost to history." -ALA Booklist World War II spy, Filipino guerrilla fighter, war hero, Medal of Freedom recipient, leprosy survivor, teacher, peacemaker . . . The legendary and inspiring life and work of Josefina "Joey" Guerrero is introduced to readers by two-time Newbery Medal winner, National Book Award finalist, and bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly. For fans of Steve Shein...

Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka Con La Papa: Join the Quest with Peru's Famed Scientist and Potato Expert

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Report copyright infringementby Sara Andrea Fajardo (Author), Juana Martinez-Neal (Illustrator)What can a potato do? To Peruvian scientist Alberto Salas, they have the power to change the world. Go on the hunt with Alberto for for wild potatoes before they go extinct in this playful picture book biography, gorgeously illustrated by Caldecott-honoree Juana Martinez-Neal. High up in the Andes mountains of Peru, agricultural scientist Alberto Salas is on a quest. A quest... for potatoes. Up and ...

Caitlin Clark: A Little Golden Book Biography

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Report copyright infringementby Marisa Dinovis (Author), Joanie Stone (Illustrator)Celebrate basketball sensation Caitlin Clark with this collectible Little Golden Book, which shares her impressive journey to the WNBA and features stunning original illustrations! With vibrant full-color illustrations on every page, Caitlin Clark: A Little Golden Book Biography brings her story to life--from shooting hoops in her driveway as a young girl, to setting records while playing for the University of ...

Whale Eyes: A Memoir about Seeing and Being Seen

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Report copyright infringementby James Robinson (Author), Brian Rea (Illustrator)"This lively, interactive...heartfelt memoir is truly eye-opening and will encourage readers to seek out his other works."--Booklist, starred review An accessible and immersive account of growing up with strabismus, a condition of eye misalignment...Robinson presents a sincere reflection on childhood experiences of growing up in a world not built with him in mind."--Publishers Weekly, starred review From Emmy Aw...

Frida Kahlo's Flower Crown: A Picture Book

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Report copyright infringementby Nydia Armendia-S?nchez (Author), Loris Lora (Illustrator)A lyrical and inspiring picture book about the life of Frida Kahlo--told through the language of flowers--and how she blossomed into a celebrated, beloved artist Like a seed / Frida sprouted / And burst through the earth where / the coyotl once foraged. Coyoac?n was the place where Frida grew. Told through the language and imagery of the native Mexican flowers and plants comes the life of acclaimed and ...

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Report copyright infringementby James Buckley (Author), Who Hq (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator)Learn about Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani and what makes him one of the greatest players of all time! Shohei Ohtani, also known as "Shotime," is widely known for his skills in both pitching and hitting. At the 2016 Japan Series, Ohtani led his team, the Fighters, to victory. He later signed to the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 and earned the title of American League Rookie of the Year ...

Rise Up!: Powerful Protests in American History

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Report copyright infringementby Rachel C. Katz (Author), Sophie Bass (Illustrator)Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." - Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's unfair When rights need expanding, or wrongs need repair Americans argue. We march and we cheer. We write songs and spe...

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Report copyright infringementby Meri-Jo Borzilleri (Author), Gregory Copeland (Illustrator), Who Hq (Author)Learn about the record-breaking career of basketball superstar Caitlin Clark in this Who HQ Now biography featuring newsmakers and trending topics. Point guard Caitlin Clark took the world of college basketball by storm when she began playing for the University of Iowa in 2020, earning 27 points in her first game alone. By the end of her college career, Caitlin broke the record for tota...

To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa

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Report copyright infringementby Jim Towey (Author)From a trusted advisor and devoted friend of Mother Teresa comes a "powerful" (The Washington Free Beacon) firsthand account of the miraculous woman behind the saint and a book that is "rich in reflection on contemporary sanctity" (George Weigel). Mother Teresa was one of the most admired women of the 20th century, and her memory continues to inspire charitable work around the world. She believed the greatest need of a human being is to love a...

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by Seth Rogen (Author)#2 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* - "Rogen's candid collection of sidesplitting essays . . . thrives at both explaining and encapsulating a generational comedic voice."--The Washington Post A collection of funny personal essays from one of the writers of Superbad and Pineapple Express and one of the producers of The Disaster Artist, Neighbors, and The Boys. (All of these words have been added to help this book show up in people's searches using the wonders of algorithmic te...

The Carroll Shelby Story: Portrayed by Matt Damon in the Hit Film Ford V Ferrari - Paperback

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by Carroll Shelby (Author)Copyright Ã1965, 1967 by Carroll Shelby and Lyle Kenyon Engel.Front JacketCarroll Shelby wasn't born to run. He was born to race"¬¬"some of the fastest cars ever to tear up a speedway. Now his high-velocity story has taken its place in racing history--in the words of the man who actually lived every action-packed second of it. The exciting new feature film Ford v Ferrari--starring Matt Damon as Shelby and Christian Bale as fellow racer Ken Miles--immortalizes the sm...

Loved as I Am: An Invitation to Conversion, Healing, and Freedom Through Jesus - Paperback

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by Sr. Miriam James Heidland Solt (Author), Christopher West (Foreword by)When Sr. Miriam James Heidland's life as a successful college athlete proved unfulfilling, she went searching for something deeper and ended up falling in love with Jesus. By charting her own journey toward wholeness, Heidland invites young Catholics to pursue their own relationship with Jesus. Although originally full of athletic ambition and goals for a career in sports news, Heidland was transformed in a very slow b...

Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World - Paperback

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by Tracy Kidder (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - "[A] masterpiece . . . an astonishing book that will leave you questioning your own life and political views."--USA Today "If any one person can be given credit for transforming the medical establishment's thinking about health care for the destitute, it is Paul Farmer. . . . [Mountains Beyond Mountains] inspires, discomforts, and provokes."--The New York Times (Best Books of the Year) In medical school, Paul Farmer found his life's calling:...

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by Pat Conroy (Author)A "miraculous" (Newsweek) human drama, based on a true story, from the renowned author of The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini The island is nearly deserted, haunting, beautiful. Across a slip of ocean lies South Carolina. But for the handful of families on Yamacraw Island, America is a world away. For years the people here lived proudly from the sea, but now its waters are not safe. Waste from industry threatens their very existence unless, somehow, they can learn...

That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea - Paperback

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by Marc Randolph (Author)"An engaging read that will engross any would-be entrepreneur" (Wall Street Journal), now updated with a new afterword by the author: In the tradition of Phil Knight's Shoe Dog comes the incredible untold story of how Netflix went from concept to company -- all revealed by co-founder and first CEO Marc Randolph. Once upon a time, brick-and-mortar video stores were king. Late fees were ubiquitous, video-streaming unheard was of, and widespread DVD adoption seemed about...

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by Ruud Gullit (Author)An opinionated masterclass in the art and science of "reading" a match from one of professional soccer's most respected and beloved international figures. "For Americans new to European soccer, terms like 'false striker, ' 'double accordion' or 'moving trios' need Mr. Gullit's expert explications." --Wall Street Journal Ruud Gullit knows better than anyone else that to understand soccer you have to understand strategy. When he started playing soccer, his only "strategy...

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Report copyright infringementby Jessica Rodriguez (Author) Number of Pages: 238 Dimensions: 0.5 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: September 12, 2025

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by Sophia Amoruso (Author)In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world.Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in dumpsters for leftover bagels. By age twenty-two she had dropped out of school, and was broke, directionless, and checking IDs in the lobby of an art school--a job she'd taken for the he...

The Statesman as Thinker: Portraits of Greatness, Courage, and Moderation - Hardcover

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by Daniel J. Mahoney (Author)In his newest book, Daniel J. Mahoney offers refreshing historical antidotes to the displays of despotism in today's political arena. "A brilliantly written and researched tribute to the pantheon of classically trained and thinking men of action." --Victor Davis HansonIn The Statesman as Thinker, Daniel J. Mahoney provides thoughtful and elegant portraits of statesmen who struggled to preserve freedom during times of crisis: Cicero using all the powers of rhetoric...

Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath - Paperback

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by Heather Clark (Author)PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - The highly anticipated biography of Sylvia Plath that focuses on her remarkable literary and intellectual achievements, while restoring the woman behind the long-held myths about her life and art. "One of the most beautiful biographies I've ever read." --Glennon Doyle, author of #1 New York Times Bestseller, Untamed With a wealth of never-before-accessed materials, Heather Clark brings to life the brilliant Sylvia Plath, who had precocious po...