nonfiction / biography & autobiography / general

The story of a groundbreaking civil rights leader, John Lewis. John Lewis left a cotton farm in Alabama to join the fight for civil rights. He was only a teenager. He soon became a leader of a moment that changed a nation. Walking at the side of his mentor, Dr. Martin Luther King, Lewis was led by his belief in peaceful action and voting rights.

How did a young boy who played three sports become a two-time Super Bowl champion? Find out in this book about one of America's favorite football players.

Wide receivers Randy Moss and Justin Jefferson are human highlight reels. Their speed, athleticism, and big personalities make them NFL legends. But which superstar is better? Explore their careers and make your own decision.

NFL quarterbacks Joe Burrow and Dan Marino are both known for their quick, accurate passes. But which football signal-caller is better? Review their stats and greatest moments and make your choice.

How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!.

This picture book biography of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky touches on his childhood and Jewish upbringing while highlighting the importance of standing up for what one believes in, defending freedom at all costs, and maintaining hope in the face of war's atrocities.

Read about the incredible life and career of LeBron James.

This book spotlights female scientist Temple Grandin, whose experience being on the autism spectrum has informed her advocacy and her work as an animal behaviorist.

Presents the life of Barack Obama, including his childhood in the United States and abroad, careers as a community organizer and lawyer, and his election as the forty-four president in 2009.

Lyrical prose and illustrations, inspired by pre-Columbian codices, tell the story of arguably the greatest capoeirista of all time, Mestre Bimba, who fought to turn a misunderstood, persecuted Afro-Brazilian activity into a celebrated art practiced by millions around the world.