biography

Presents brief biographical sketches which provide vital statistics as well as information on the importance of the person listed.

The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights! * "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal , starred review * "Exquisite prose. . . . stunning spreads." - BookPage , starred review Jovita dreamed of wearing pants! She hated the big skirts Abuela made her wear. She wanted to scale the tallest mesquite tree on her rancho, ride her horse, and feel the wind curl her face into a smile When her father and brothers joined the Cristero War to fight for religious freedom, Jovita wanted to go, too. Forbidden, she defied her father's rules - and society's - and found a clever way to become a trailblazing revolutionary, wearing pants! This remarkable true story about a little-known maverick Mexican heroine is brought vividly to life by her great-niece and Am?ricas Award-winner Aida Salazar, and Eisner Award-honoree Molly Mendoza.

Determination. Challenges met and triumphed over. Talent in the heart and soul of her words. And the drive to make history from a young woman who is wise and grown up beyond her years. These are all elements of the first feel good story of 2021, the triumph and history-making journey of Amanda Gorman.

Profiles celebrities and people of interest to young readers.

Profiles the biography of: Olivia Bennett, Vincent Brooks, Amanda Bynes, Josh Hartnett, Dolores Huerta, Nicklas Lidstrom, Nelly, Gwen Stefani, Meg Whitman, and Yao Ming.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers T-Z.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers Ni-Re.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers Rh-S.

Presents alphabetized biographies of approximately seventy individuals from around the world who have made their mark in literature, science, math, arts and entertainment, the social sciences, and American and world history, each including a further-reading list. This volume covers J-L.