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Children's Nonfiction - Picture Book Biographies |
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The secret garden of George Washington Carver
by Gene Barretta
A picture book account inspired by George Washington Carver’s secret childhood garden describes how his experiences with growing things helped him develop a love of nature that shaped his adult achievements as a botanist, scientist and inventor. 40,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Mario and the hole in the sky : how a chemist saved our planet
by Elizabeth Rusch
Documents the true story of the life of the Mexican-American hero who helped solve the ozone crisis of the 1980s, tracing his early years in Mexico City, his discovery of the role of CFCs in damaging the earth’s protective atmosphere and his receipt of the Nobel Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Bon appetit! : the delicious life of Julia Child
by Jessie Hartland
A comprehensive and whimsical picture book biography, told in comic-style panels and jam-packed with lively, humorous and child-friendly details, follows the life of Julia Child--chef, author and television personality.
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Mr. Ferris and his wheel
by Kathryn Davis
Describes how the engineer George Ferris invented the famous carnival attraction for the renowned 1893 Chicago World's Fair
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Whoosh! : Lonnie Johnson's super-soaking stream of inventions
by Chris Barton
An introduction to the life and creative achievements of NASA engineer and inventor Lonnie Johnson describes his childhood in a house full of siblings, the problem-solving talents that inspired his career and his accidental invention of the Super Soaker.
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A voice named Aretha
by Katheryn Russell-Brown
An inspiring picture book biography about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, traces her life story from childhood as the shy daughter of a famous Detroit preacher and civil rights activist to become one of the most celebrated vocal artists of the past six decades as well as an outspoken proponent for equal rights. Illustrations.
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I dissent : Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes her mark
by Debbie Levy
A picture book portrait of the celebrated Supreme Court justice traces her achievements through the lens of her many famous acts of civil disagreement against inequality, unfair treatment and human rights injustice. By the author of We Shall Overcome: The Story of a Song. Simultaneous eBook.
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A splash of red : the life and art of Horace Pippin
by Jennifer Bryant
The creators of the Caldecott Honor-winning A River of Words present a sumptuously illustrated introduction to the life and work of artist Horace Pippin, describing his childhood love for drawing and the World War I injury that challenged his career.
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Elvis is King!
by Jonah Winter
"Featuring single-page entries under such headers as ""The First Cheeseburger Ever Eaten by Elvis"" and ""Shazam! A Blond Boy Turns Into a Black-Haired Teenager,"" a picture book introduction to the King of Rock 'n' Roll highlights fun and important milestones in his life. By the creators of Here Comes the Garbage Barge!"
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Schomburg : the man who built a library
by Carole Boston Weatherford
Luminous paintings and evocative poems by two of the literary world's top African-American scholars trace the efforts of Afro-Puerto Rican legal clerk Arturo Schomburg's efforts to curate a collection of African books, letters, music and art.
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Seabiscuit : the wonder horse
by Meghan McCarthy
Based on a true story, Seabiscuit, the grandson of a famous racehorse, was unsuccessful as a racehorse for many years, but after getting a new owner who hired a good trainer and loving jockey to race him, Seabiscuit thrived, became a winner, and ended up competing against the famous Triple Crown champion War Admiral in the race of the century!
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I am Walt Disney
by Brad Meltzer
Complemented by a timeline and historical photographs, an entry in the best-selling series that includes I Am Martin Luther King Jr. describes the obstacles and character qualities that helped shape Walt Disney’s iconic achievements in animation and entertainment. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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I am Albert Einstein
by Brad Meltzer
Combines whimsical comic illustrations with a playful introduction to the iconic scientist to reveal how he performed poorly in school and was denounced as a foolish dreamer by a teacher before his theory of relativity enabled a new view of the universe.
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I am Jim Henson
by Brad Meltzer
A picture book introduction to the creator of the Muppets describes the creative spirit, performance talents and beliefs in the goodness of people that inspired his career and how he helped create the iconic programs Sesame Street and The Muppet Show. Simultaneous eBook.
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I am Abraham Lincoln
by Brad Meltzer
An entry in an engaging series that focuses on a particular character trait that made the featured role model heroic follows Abraham Lincoln from his childhood to the presidency, showing how he always spoke up about fairness and eventually he led the country to abolish slavery.
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I am Rosa Parks
by Brad Meltzer
A narrative introduction to the history-making courage of the Civil Rights activist recounts in accessible detail Rosa Parks' daring effort to stand up for herself and other African-Americans by helping to end segregation on public transportation. By the best-selling author of The Inner Circle.
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I am Jackie Robinson
by Brad Meltzer
A Black History Month-timed entry in the best-selling series follows the heroic story of baseball star Jackie Robinson, describing, in text and comic thought bubbles, his childhood, early ambitions and barrier-breaking achievements. By the best-selling author of Heroes for My Son.
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