biography

"A picture book autobiography by Yukie Kimura about her childhood in Japan during World War II, co-written by her son and bestselling nonfiction author Steve Sheinkin.".

A biography of Genghis Khan, the founder of the Mongol Empire, which includes his childhood, military life, family life, and more.

"The young adult adaptation of the . . . memoir by the husband of former [a]Democratic presidential candidate about growing up gay in his small Midwestern town"--Provided by publisher.

"The true story of a man who lived alone in the woods of Maine for 27 years"--Amazon.com.

Saroo Brierley discusses his life as an adopted boy living in Tasmania and his time spent finding his birth family in India.

"Between around 1890 and 1920, the Progressive Era saw the United States become a more democratic, safer, and greater nation. Many people led the charge for change and made progress possible. They exposed corruption, secured the vote for women, and spoke up for citizens with no voice. They also forced the government to work for its people. They changed the United States for the better. Let's meet the movers and shakers of the Progressive Era"--Provided by publisher.

"Paul Revere was a folk hero of the War of Independence. He is best known for a late-night horseback ride he took. [This] . . . book includes . . . biographical details that explore the hero's background, skills, and accomplishments"--Provided by publisher.

"Anne Frank was a young Jewish girl who lived during World War II, when people like her were killed just for being Jewish. Anne and her family were forced to hide in a tiny, secret space to try and survive, and Anne began keeping a diary to practice her love of writing and pass the time. In her writing, she described what life was like as a Jewish person during the war. She also wrote about her hopes, dreams, and the future she wanted when she could live a normal life again. Even though she was scared, Anne believed in the goodness of people and never gave up hope that life would get better again."--Amazon.

In her first board book, Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai introduces herself and her story to inspire the next generation of readers and leaders. With simple text alongside irresistible art, Nobel Prize laureate and education activist Malala Yousafzai's first board book offers parents and educators a way to show that extraordinary figures are real people who are both relatable and inspiring. Malala is a daughter, a sister, a friend, a student, and, of course, an activist. The last spread features a brief bio to provide more context for parents, caretakers, and educators who want to start a conversation about Malala's activism.

The battle for mankind is about to begin in this riveting story of Earth's invasion from the author of the H.I.V.E. series. Sam awakens to see strange vessels gathered in the skies around London. As he stares up, people stream past, walking silently toward the enormous ships, which emit a persistent noise. Only Sam seems immune to the signal. Six months later, he is absolutely alone. Or so he thinks. Because after he emerges from his underground bunker and is wounded by a flying drone, a hail of machine-gun fire ultimately reveals two very important truths: One, Sam is not, in fact, alone. And two, the drone injury should have killed him--but it didn't. With his home planet feeling alien and the future unstable and unclear, Sam must navigate a new world in this gripping adventure.