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10 at 10: The Surprising Childhoods of Ten Remarkable People

Audrey Hepburn, Roberto Clemente, Albert Einstein—kids know the names, but do they know what some of history's most famous figures were like at the age of ten? Carlyn Beccia presents ten… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • Dewey: 920.0083
  • Copyright: 2022

50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet, 3rd Edition

How quickly can you name 50 American heroes? They can be men or women, young or old, from the past or present, living or dead, but they all must have made an exceptional positive… Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • ATOS: 7.4
  • Dewey: 920.073
  • Copyright: 2017

60 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet

Sixty remarkable Americans and their inspiring stories are included in this unique book. Intended as a starting point for learning more about these important American heroes, each biography… Read More →

  • Lexile: 930
  • Dewey: 920.073
  • Copyright: 2023

Aaron Donald

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Aaron Donald's size, speed, and strength make him one of the toughest defensive linemen in football. See how the Los Angeles Rams player reached the NFL, what he does to stay strong, and much more. Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 796.33092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Aaron Donald vs. Reggie White: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Football fans celebrate the speed and power of superstar defensive linemen Aaron Donald and Reggie White. The athletes' skills have helped them win many awards and gain incredible stats.… Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • Dewey: 796.33092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Aaron Judge

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Aaron Judge broke a thirty-year-old MLB record and won the home run derby—as a rookie. And he shows no signs of slowing down. Sports fans will love this high-action book about one of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796.357092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2019

Aaron Judge vs. Babe Ruth: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Aaron Judge and Babe Ruth both slugged their way to fame and fortune with the New York Yankees. With nearly 1,000 home runs between them, they are two of the greatest power hitters in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • Dewey: 796.357092/2
  • Copyright: 2024

Aaron Rodgers

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Many people believed NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers would quickly become a star when he joined the Green Bay Packers in 2005. But as the backup to Brett Favre, Aaron didn't get to play much… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • ATOS: 4.3
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2012

Aaron Rodgers

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Aaron Rodgers is the star quarterback for the Green Bay Packers, and he has the stats to prove it. He reached 300 touchdown passes faster than any other quarterback in NFL history. Even… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 4.9
  • Dewey: 796.332092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2019

Abby Wambach

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Right out of college, Abby Wambach shot to fame in the United States soccer scene. In 2002, she was picked second in the Women's United Soccer Association draft by the Washington Freedom. She Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • ATOS: 4.5
  • Dewey: 796.334092
  • Copyright: 2014

Abby Wambach: Super Striker

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Soccer superstar Abby Wambach grew up playing sports with her six older brothers and sisters. They helped her become one of the world’s best athletes. Wambach and Team USA won two Olympic… Read More →

  • Lexile: 750
  • Dewey: 796.33409 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023
Cover: A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero
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A Boy Named Beckoning: The True Story of Dr. Carlos Montezuma, Native American Hero

This story reveals the remarkable life of a Native American boy named Wassaja, or "Beckoning," who was kidnapped from his Yavapai tribe and sold as a slave. Adopted by an Italian photographer Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 970.004'97
  • Copyright: 2008

Activista ambiental Wangari Maathai (Environmental Activist Wangari Maathai)

From the Series Biografías de pioneros STEM (STEM Trailblazer Bios)

¿Alguna vez has intentado encontrar formas de resolver un problema en tu comunidad? Wangari Maathai trabajó para resolver una crisis ambiental y ayudar a las personas al mismo tiempo. Cuando Read More →

  • Lexile: 790
  • Dewey: 333.72096762
  • Copyright: 2022
Cover: Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine
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Ada Byron Lovelace & the Thinking Machine

Ada Lovelace, the daughter of the famous romantic poet, Lord Byron, develops her creativity through science and math. When she meets Charles Babbage, the inventor of the first mechanical… Read More →

  • Lexile: 780
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 510.92
  • Copyright: 2015

Adele: Music Megastar

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Adele is known for her emotional songs and powerful voice. For a while Adele’s music career was in danger. She was having problems with her voice and had surgery. Fans wondered if they would… Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.7
  • Dewey: 782.42164092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2023

Adele: Soulful Singer

From the Series Pop Culture Bios

You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain." But did you know that she: • was almost expelled… Read More →

  • Lexile: 760
  • ATOS: 4.8
  • Dewey: 782.42164092
  • Copyright: 2015

Adrian Peterson

From the Series Amazing Athletes

Running back Adrian Peterson of the Minnesota Vikings didn't waste any time proving that he belonged in the National Football League (NFL). During his first season in 2007, Adrian set the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • ATOS: 4.2
  • Dewey: 796.332092
  • Copyright: 2011
Cover: Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson
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Aerospace Engineer Aprille Ericsson

From the Series STEM Trailblazer Bios

Have you ever built a cool science project? In middle school, Aprille Ericsson won second place in a science fair. She knew she wanted to keep creating amazing science projects. As an adult,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 920
  • ATOS: 5.5
  • Dewey: 629.4092
  • Copyright: 2015

A Fairy-Tale Life: A Story about Hans Christian Anderson

From the Series Creative Minds Biographies

Young Hans Christian knew how life should be--just like a fairy tale. But, while he was growing up in Odense, Denmark, his life didn't seem much like a fairy tale. Although everyone was… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.8
  • Dewey: 839.8'136
  • Copyright: 1994

A Head Full of Notions: A Story about Robert Fulton

From the Series Creative Minds Biographies

Robert Fulton was an American inventor born in 1765. Some of his accomplishments include designing some of the first submarines and designing the first commercially successful steamboat, the Clemont. Read More →

  • Lexile: 1080
  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 623.8'24'092
  • Copyright: 1997

A Hunger for Learning: A Story about Booker T. Washington

From the Series Creative Minds Biographies

When nine-year-old Booker T. Washington was finally freed from slavery, he soon discovered that freedom had a price, and that he had to work, and work hard, to make his way in the world.… Read More →

  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 370'.92
  • Copyright: 2006

A'ja Wilson

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Las Vegas Aces power forward A'ja Wilson is a two-time WNBA All-Star. Discover how this MVP stays in shape, learn about her performance on the court, and get a glimpse at her life outside of… Read More →

  • Lexile: 880
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

A King's Guide

From the Series How-To Guides for Fiendish Rulers

I am a powerful medieval king. I have an impressive castle, I like to be entertained by music and jesters, and I'm not afraid of an intense battle. But being a king isn't easy. There are a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 810
  • ATOS: 5.2
  • Dewey: 321/.60940902
  • Copyright: 2017

Albert Einstein: Relativity Rock Star

From the Series Gateway Biographies

Albert Einstein rewrote the rules of physics and changed how scientists see space and time forever. Learn how a boy who struggled in school became one of history's most renowned scientists. Read More →

  • Lexile: 820
  • ATOS: 6.0
  • Dewey: 530.092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2020