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Best Children's Political Biographies

I am Abraham Lincoln (Ordinary People Change the World)
That’s the inspiring message of this lively, collectible picture book biography series from New York Times bestselling author Brad Meltzer. K-Gr 2—Imagine, if you will, two famous Americans whose childhood selves were strong and portentous of their future adult lives but whose bodies stayed small and childlike as they achieved their incredible feats. Adults who read these books with children will have plenty to discuss regarding the hard work, persistence, and determination each person showed, as long as it's clear that the books themselves are fictionalized.—Maggie Chase, Boise State University, ID.
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"There are no other books that I've found that give our children those necessary "heroes" to inspire them, and to teach them, as Brad Meltzer says, "Ordinary People Change the World"."
"The history follows the lines of traditional text book storylines, but if you read something you don't agree with, it's easy enough to explain how you see it to your child."
"I buy books for my nephew, who turned 1 on Christmas Day. This is a beautiful book and a wonderful series overall."
"Good for kids and adults."
"My 5 year old loves this book and frequently picks it at bedtime."
"Love this series of kids books."
"Brad Meltzer is a great writer and I love his reason for starting this series of books!"
"And my husband & I love that he is learning about both history and important life lessons in the process."
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Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery.
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"It's a great book for my 8 year old who picked Lincoln for a short book report."
"I have read several of the "Who was" books to my kids."
"Perfect for my eight year olds book report."
"I am happy with my purchase."
"My son started this series last year when he was in third grade, he still loves it."
"My kids love these books."
"My kids love these books."
"The biography is complete and interesting for young learners."
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Who Was George Washington?
In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York.
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"I purchased this book for my son who was behind in school with his reading."
"I purchased 8 copies of this book to use during a guided reading class and found that my students thoroughly enjoyed the information shared in the book."
"it was Historical accurate about George Washington and is why is one of our most interesting founding fathers and is a great role model for young ones you want to be leaders and can teach us how to better live life and how our founding father George Washington lived his life from birth , and death."
"Do one with dogs cats ,good so far😻🐺. Howl on I give it four stars. 🐩good,good.👍🐕🐱 cat dog bird wolf."
"This little book has some really interesting facts about our first President."
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Best Children's American Revolution History

Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales: One Dead Spy
New York Times Bestseller Nathan Hale, the author’s historical namesake, was America’s first spy, a Revolutionary War hero who famously said “I regret that I have but one life to give for my country” before being hanged by the British. Comic panels of varying sizes enhance the real-life events and support the stories’ over-the-top humor... the writing is accessible and entertaining; author Hale’s style gives readers an insider-y, you-are-there-type scoop." Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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"Great choice for 9-14 year old reluctant reader boys and/or fans of graphic novels."
"I love this book."
"You have but one life to give, but I'll bet you have a few dollars you could spare, and Mr. Hale deserves enough money to be able to care for his family AND write books full-time."
"my child loves the history an d I hear him laugh when he reads it it teaches him and it makes him happy when he is doing so."
"Good book, my son loved it."
"A graphic novel to study battles in the Revolutionary War and the Civil War is such a fantastic idea."
"I ordered this to read with a student."
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Best Children's American Civil War Era History Books

Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever
Adapted from Bill O’Reilly’s bestselling historical thriller, Killing Lincoln , this book will have young readers—and grown-ups too—hooked on history. It opens in the often-chaotic closing days of the Civil War, capturing the jubilation following Lee's surrender, the events of Lincoln's last days, and Booth's obsessive hatred of Lincoln and his conspiracy to assassinate him.
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"Good book to read if one is a history seeker and decent book for a story into lives of individual of the time."
"Interesting book."
"I came away disappointed in this book because I felt that, given the volume of research material available, the authors could have provided much more of a backstory to the issues that motivate men like Booth to be driven to achieve such an ignominious act."
"An excellent book, well writing, factual, including facts I had not read before."
"A very compelling documentation, told like a story, of the events leading up to the assassination of President Lincoln."
"The storytelling is gripping...a real page turner."
"O'Reilly's fall from grace, notwithstanding, he gives information about Booth's fiance, which I had not read in another book."
"I had no idea of the circumstances surrounding Lincoln's assassination or how closely it was to the end of the war."
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Best Children's Musical Biographies

Who Was Leonardo da Vinci?
Leonardo da Vinci was a gifted painter, talented musician, and dedicated scientist and inventor, designing flying machines, submarines, and even helicopters. Roberta Edwards lives in New York, New York.
Reviews
"My second grade son LOVES these books."
"How great is it to just go to your phone and download a good kids book when you little one forgets to bring home their nightly reading from school?"
"These series are wonderful for my 9year old son."
"We were going to take our granddaughter to the Leonardo Museum in Salt Lake City, but wanted her to know a little about da Vinci before we went."
"Good book."
"They would read their own and then read other that they had heard of."
"I felt the story motivates and also encourages children to know that failure often means a way to success and to explore and do what you love, is a life worth living."
"While I w as on Amazon's website hunting for books for my 9 and 15 year old grandchildren to read before visiting Florence, Italy this summer, Amazon "linked" me to this book."
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Best Children's Historical Biographies

The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List
“Much like The Boy In the Striped Pajamas or The Book Thief ,” this remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust on Oskar Schindler’s list, “brings to readers a story of bravery and the fight for a chance to live” ( VOYA ). The storytelling can at times meander, and the various reflections of his life in Poland during the war can result in a certain patchiness, but Leyson’s experiences and memories still make for compelling reading about what it was like to suffer through the Holocaust.
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"I would recommend this book to anyone especially to those who think they have life so tough."
"Amazing story that should never be forgotten."
"A great book, everyone should read."
"This is a sad story of how so many people have no value of a life."
"Great read."
"So sad what happened and although we have read about it before, from so many stories and movies, this book had a different view."
"The Boy in The Wooden Box was a great book, it was hard to put down."
"I have read many books about the Holocaust as well as seen many movies on the subject."
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Best Children's Multicultural Biographies

The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible . . . on Schindler's List
“Much like The Boy In the Striped Pajamas or The Book Thief ,” this remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust on Oskar Schindler’s list, “brings to readers a story of bravery and the fight for a chance to live” ( VOYA ). The storytelling can at times meander, and the various reflections of his life in Poland during the war can result in a certain patchiness, but Leyson’s experiences and memories still make for compelling reading about what it was like to suffer through the Holocaust.
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"Narrated by Leon Leyson, a young boy who endures the Holocaust from the age of nine to sixteen, we come to understand the sadism of the Nazis as well as the heroism of one Nazi: Oskar Schindler. This book continues this engrossing story after the war and we learn about what happens to Schindler and to the Leyson family as they begin new lives in Israel and in Los Angeles. For those readers who are particularly interested Polish Holocaust history, here is a rare opportunity to read a firsthand account of life in the Poland before and during WW2. Leon describes his experiences living in the following places: • Narewka, Poland: his hometown. • Kraków: Podgórze ghetto. • Plaszów camp where the arbitrary sadism of the Nazi commander Amon Goeth is described. • Gross-Rosen concentration camp, 175 miles northwest of Kraków. • Brünnlitz, • Displaced Person Camp in Wetzlar Germany. Lessons are learned about resiliency, courage and heroism, and the discussion guide helps to explore the book more fully."
"This book taught me more about the mindset of Jews during WWII than just about any other."
"My daughter just started to read it."
"I read this book quickly on my Kindle and enjoyed it thoroughly."
"His story ."
"Great book with personal insights to Oscar Schindler."
"I would recommend this book to anyone especially to those who think they have life so tough."
"Amazing story that should never be forgotten."
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Best Children's Art Biographies

Iggy Peck, Architect
With Andrea Beaty’s irresistible rhyming text and David Roberts’s puckish illustrations, this book will charm creative kids everywhere, and amuse their sometimes bewildered parents. David Roberts has illustrated many children’s books, including bestsellers Ada Twist, Scientist; Rosie Revere, Engineer; and Iggy Peck, Architect.
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"And it was worth the wait- she loves this book and the others by Andrea Beaty."
"It’s a great book!"
"Great children book, my son started doing sketches of buildings he wants to build :)."
"The meter of the rhymes in these books make them fun to read to my girls."
"Highly recommend!"
"My grandchildren enjoy this series and STEM awareness can't hurt."
"Every one of this series adored by my 5 year old."
"Love this book for kids."
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Best Children's Women Biographies

She Persisted: 13 American Women Who Changed the World
Chelsea Clinton introduces tiny feminists, mini activists and little kids who are ready to take on the world to thirteen inspirational women who never took no for an answer, and who always, inevitably and without fail, persisted . In this book, Chelsea Clinton celebrates thirteen American women who helped shape our country through their tenacity, sometimes through speaking out, sometimes by staying seated, sometimes by captivating an audience. They all certainly persisted. “We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton’s new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice.” —Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls. “[ She Persisted ] will remind little girls that they can achieve their goals if they don’t let obstacles get in the way.” — Family Circle. “We cannot wait for the launch of Smart Girl Chelsea Clinton’s new book to help remind kids everywhere that the fearlessness that characterizes the thirteen women in the book is what has emboldened us to constantly strive for progress and justice.” —Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls.
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"However Asian American women are missing from the diversity of the book."
"Jump started the use of the word persisted with our child and ways to work through difficulties."
"Gift for my 6 year old niece... her mom was really happy and thought it was a great book to have."
"My 7 year old daughter loves reading nonfiction and this is the perfect book for her to read about strong women."
"My son is already saying “she persisted” as I read it to him."
"Wonderful book for kids."
"Daughter likes it."
"A great book for girls."
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Best Children's Literary Biographies

Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World's Most Famous Bear
Before Winnie-the-Pooh, there was a real bear named Winnie. * "A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually. * "The book strikes a lovely, understated tone of wonder and family pride...[Sophie Blackall] proves that she's equally imaginative at chronicling straight-on reality too." "[An] inspiring text...Blackall's breathtaking watercolor illustrations demand to be examined up close, and Winnie's face is as expressive as the humans'.
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"He loved the watercolored illustrations and it was really well done throughout the book, ending in photos from the original storylines."
"Based on the true story of Winnie the Pooh, this is the appealing background tale of the original Winnie, named for Winnipeg, Canada."
"I bought to read to my students, but I do not think I will read to kindergarteners."
"Wow BY FAR MY FAVORITE BOOK!"
"A. Milne, this is the first I've heard of this story of the connection between the writer and his son and this army mascot!"
"5 year old grandaughter loved this story especially as a preview to the Pooh's Library series that we also gave her."
"Amazing true story told in a very charming manner by an actual descendant of one of the main characters!!"
"I am a retired first grade teacher and it totally fascinated me that I never knew Pooh was a real bear."
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Best Children's Sports Biographies

Stephen Curry: The Children's Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
This Fully illustrated picture book biography tells the story of a young boy who many said was too short to play in high school, too weak to play in college and not good enough to play in the NBA. Author/Illustrator, Anthony Curcio has a B.A.
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"This is a delightful book by Steph Curry, a remarkable man and an outstanding basketball player !"
"My 7 and 8 year old grandson say it was Great!"
"Motivational for young readers."
"My students LOVE this book."
"Raising an athlete so this book was fun."
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Best Children's Science Biographies

Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set (Ordinary People Change World)
Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos answer that question, one great role model at a time. And now you can buy the first four—Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, and Albert Einstein—together in a wonderfully designed slipcase that includes an exclusive, autographed print, suitable for framing. Christopher Eliopoulos began his illustration career as a letterer for Marvel, and has worked on thousands of comics, including Franklin Richards: Son of a Genius, Pet Avengers, and Cow Boy, all of which he wrote and illustrated.
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"These books also have important character building lessons and are overall great books for kids."
"She likes how they are fun to read and talk about when they were kids too."
"I love history myself and will purchased this series for my grandchildren."
"A must for any child in your family, even my 13 year old loves them."
"Came in excellent condition."
"Love these books, my 5 year old listens intently and they prompt her to ask lots of good questions."
"These are my favorite books for children."
"Love these books!"
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Best Children's Religious Biographies

The Hiding Place
In her quiet watchmaking shop, she and her family risk their lives to hide Jews, and others hunted by the Nazis, in a secret room, a "hiding place" that they built in the old building.
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"This is the remarkable story of a remarkable family that literally laid their lives out to save Jews in Holland during WWII. I only wish that I could do something good for any person that would give respect for the wonderful people in this story."
"Inspiring to say the least."
"I read this book many, many years ago."
"What a story."
"I started this book with curiosity about how they hid people during this time and became quickly humbled by their faith and lives."
"This is a book that everyone should read."
"Spellbinding, heartbreaking, spiritual, heartwarming."
"I have known about this book for many years, but put off reading it - mistakenly thinking it would be too depressing."
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Best Children's European Biographies

Me . . . Jane
Winner of the Caldecott Medal Patrick McDonnell-beloved, bestselling author-artist and creator of the Mutts syndicated comic strip--shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane . "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages. "Children will appreciate McDonnell's original format and take heart that interests logged in their own diaries might turn into lifelong passions. "McDonnell's skill as a cartoonist enables him to express Goodall's joy, wonder and satisfaction with a simple stroke of the pen. "[A] tender homage... engaging... an appealing and satisfying introduction to a well-known scientist and activist. "McDonnell's concentration on [Goodall's] childhood fantasies carries a strong message to readers that their own dreams--even the wildly improbable ones--may be realizable, too.
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"sweet and a real tear jerker for mom."
"Beautiful book for children!!!!"
"At the end of the book is a picture of Jane with a baby chimp and a more current portrait."
"Beautifuly written and illustrate."
"This is well written children's book about the inspirational Dr. Jane Goodall who as a young girl followed her passion for science and exploration."
"This is a great book, wonderful story about how Jane get in love with what she does."
"Love,love love this book!"
"It's one of my all time favorite children's books ...and we really love children's books around here."
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Best Children's Performing Arts Biographies

The Amazing Book Is Not on Fire: The World of Dan and Phil
THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From YouTube sensations Dan Howell (danisnotonfire) and Phil Lester (AmazingPhil) comes a laugh-out-loud look into the world created by two awkward guys who share their lives on the Internet. Now they invite you on a behind-the-scenes journey, filled with absolutely essential advice, tons of humor, lots of awkwardness, and TMI honesty that they will probably regret. Here's just a small sample of the fun surprises readers can look forward to: • The inside story of that time they met One Direction. Their quirky comedy videos about their lives and observations on the world have earned them a following of over 11 million subscribers across their channels and a show on BBC Radio 1.
Reviews
"Dan and Phil put so much effort into this, and it really shows."
"kms that was gold my mEME QUEENS ARE GROWING UP SO FAST."
"It was really nice to read and see that it was everything Dan and Phil had described and more."
"Very nice think book with lots of neat facts and stuff."
"I really love the fact that it is written in the form of a back and forth dialogue between Dan and Phil, since their silly banter is one of the best things about watching their videos together."
"This book is in the style of a yearbook, chronicling his and his best friend, Dan Howell (DanIsNotOnFire) through their youth, YouTube, and a bit of present day."
"Imagine if you will having a piece of Dan and Phil's life in the palm of your hands..."
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Best Children's United States Biographies

The Incredible Adventures of Rush Revere: Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims; Rush Revere and the First Patriots; Rush Revere and the American ... Banner; Rush Revere and the Presidency
From the nationally syndicated radio host and #1 New York Times bestselling author Rush Limbaugh comes this special boxed set of four exciting Rush Revere titles, perfect for those who want to discover more about some of the most remarkable Americans in history! Rush Limbaugh is host of The Rush Limbaugh Show —the nation’s highest-rated talk radio program, with an audience of more than twenty-five million—and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims, Rush Revere and the First Patriots, Rush Revere and the American Revolution, Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner, and Rush Revere and the Presidency .
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"Bought for my niece for Christmas yes I said CHRISTMAS deal with it she loves it."
"Purchased this "series" for Granddaughters -- Read them 1st (My degree BA/History) -- passed them along to Granddaughters now aged 7 & 6 -- 7 yr old read, and now re-reads them -- While riding with mother breaks out in chuckles re."
"Excellent stories to read as a family and discuss how history should teach us a lesson from the past!"
"Purchased this for my 7 yo grandson, an avid reader who has a keen interest in American history."
"These are great books for kids."
"Fabulous!!!"
"Awesome !"
"kids and grand kids are learning a lot."
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Best Children's Social Activists Biographies

I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark
Get to know celebrated Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg—in the first picture book about her life—as she proves that disagreeing does not make you disagreeable! This picture book biography of Justice Ginsburg traces her achievements in the field of law back to her girlhood years, emphasizing for readers the importance of dissent in the face of an unequal society.
Reviews
"Fantastic book for young kids and adults."
"Inspired my granddaughter!"
"Beautifully illustrated and summarized ."
"I purchased this as a gift and it was a tremendous success."
"Great book for all children."
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Best Children's US Presidents & First Ladies Biographies

Who Was Abraham Lincoln?
As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery.
Reviews
"My 8 year old nephew has an obsession with Abraham Lincoln."
"It's a great book for my 8 year old who picked Lincoln for a short book report."
"I have read several of the "Who was" books to my kids."
"Perfect for my eight year olds book report."
"I am happy with my purchase."
"My son started this series last year when he was in third grade, he still loves it."
"My kids love these books."
"My kids love these books."
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