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Al Capone was a criminal but he was once loved by his community. Apparently, he is said to have lived the life of Robin Hood, in the sense that he was generous to the poor. Was that truth or fiction? Maybe reading about his life will help us realize if there's any truth to the stories or not. Grab a copy of this book today!
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Who Was the Red Barron? If he wasn't a political figure or a celebrity, then why does he have a place in history books? What valuable contributions did he do? You will learn all about the Red Baron in the pages of this biography book for kids age 9-12. What are your favorite details about him? Would you like to be the Red Barron too?
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What would your fourth grader learn from reading biography? An entire world! You will be seeing events from the perspectives of someone who has achieved things that are worthy of recognition. In the case of Plato, you will be learning about ancient Greek and what the beliefs, customs and technology were present during the time of Plato. How did his environment affect him? Find out today!
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Who were the Wright Brothers? This biography book for third graders will allow you to get to know them by reading about their lives and works. Reading biography books will help you discover origins of and the circumstances that lead to the most important discoveries. Are you ready to fly high in knowledge?
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The story of Tsar Nicholas II and his family has been the object of much heartbreak and speculations up to this day. This history book will present all the facts about Tsar Nicholas II. You will be reading about his story from proven documents and research. Are you ready to fall in love with the last Russian Tsar?
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Johannes Gutenberg introduced printing to Europe. If it weren't for him, you wouldn't be able to read books at the comfort of your home. But how did Johannes Gutenberg come up with the idea of printing? What were the circumstances that led to such a discovery? Read up on the life and works of Johannes Gutenberg.
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Gandhi lived a very interesting life. He was not poor yet he lived like one. In this world, almost everyone would like to do the exact opposite. Why did Gandhi live such a life? Know the answer by reading the pages of this book. Sit back and expect a highly curious tale to unravel as you turn the pages. Go ahead and start reading today!
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Mother Teresa's life is an example of charitable living that kids should follow. The lessons that can be learned from learning about her can be used as a stepping stone towards the foundation of values. Allowing a child to read about others will pave the way for growth through self-paced study.
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First ladies don't just take care of the first family. They also do many important works too. Some of them even do impressive jobs that they leave a mark in history books. An example is Eleanor Roosevelt. Are you curious to know of her philosophy and historical actions? Then open this book today!
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How can a peasant boy become a mighty emperor? You will know by reading the life story of Emperor Justinian 1, also known as Saint Justinian the Great. Was it sheer luck that brought him to the palace or was it fate? What lessons can be learned from his life story? Find out today!
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You probably know Queen Victoria as the longest reigning English monarch. But other than that, what else do you know about her? Biography books do not just tell stories about a person because they also include facts about the economy, culture and tradition during the time. There's much to learn from this biography book so make sure you get a copy today!
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You've probably heard stories about Genghis Khan from other people. We'd bet such stories weren't really nice. Today, we're not going to jump into conclusions and believe all the tales we hear. Instead, we're going to really dive into the life of Genghis Khan. Perhaps by getting to know his true story, we'll better understand his decisions.
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You know Bill Gates as a wealthy and successful man. You only see the end-result of his struggles because he was not born rich. He made himself rich through years of hardwork and sacrifices. By knowing his story, your child will become encouraged to also work hard to achieve his/her goals. Isn't this book an inspiring read?
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Levi pants were once handcrafted to perfection. Those pants were created as powerful workwear that will survive the wear and tear of regular use. But this book is not about the fashion, it's about the creator Levi Strauss. Read about this decisions, his inspirations and his motivations. Read this book today!
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Your child probably knows the ninja turtles but does he/she know who Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo really are? In this book, your child will know the legendary painters who changed art history forever. This book is not just a treat for the eyes because there are plenty of lessons to learn from its pages too.
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Who was Archimedes, and why would you want your child to know about his story? Well, there are plenty of lessons to learn from a great man such as him. His decisions as well as the results of those decisions have shaped history. It is hoped that by learning about these facts, your child won't commit the same historical mistakes Archimedes did.
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Albert Einstein lived a very interesting life. When he was young, his teacher said that he would never be anything great because he was stupid. We all know how wrong his teacher was because Einstein grew to formulate the most complex of all theories. Einstein's story would tell us to never give up. Read and learn from his biography today!
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Steve Jobs is known to be a genius who wouldn't settle for mediocre results. Because of his intense desire for perfection, he created great products that have changed how technology look today. Reading about inspiring true to life stories will create a feeling of wanting to be as great as the subjects. In this case, did reading his story want you be like Steve Jobs?
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Did you know that there's another personal way of learning history? It's through biography! Biographies are stories of people who have made their marks on history books. While you enjoy reading about the childhood and accomplishments of Napoleon Bonaparte, you will also be learning about the state of the world that he grew in. External factors shape a person's decisions.