Biographies

Discover all the foul facts about the Rotten Romans on audio, narrated by Terry Deary....

New York Times Bestseller Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor! A gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi...

With the heart of an explorer and the passion of an evangelist, David Livingstone mapped vast unexplored areas of Africa, sharing the gospel with whomever he encountered....

As adventurers from around the world raced to reach the South Pole and achieve other polar firsts in the early 1900s, outsider Ernest Shackleton and his motley expeditions would outshine even the British navy, becoming icons of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.....

The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna’s...

WINNER OF THE KARAJIA AWARDS FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE 2024 SHORTLISTED IN THE 2025 NSW LITERARY AWARDS PATRICIA WRIGHTSON PRIZE This is the story of Dujuan Hoosan, a 10-year-old Arrernte and Garawa boy. A wise, funny, cheeky boy. A healer. Out bush, his healing power (Ngangkere) is calm and...

Hailing from a poor family, Vini Jr saw football very much as a hobby rather than a career opportunity. But there was no denying that the young boy from São Gonçalo had bags of talent.

From award-winning children's author Jean Fritz comes the incredible true account of the Long March, a 6,000-mile journey across China In 1986, Jean Fritz went to China and talked to survivors of the Long March. It is from their recollections and her own broad, personal knowledge of Chinese...

Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century.

The amazing story of Australia's first surgeon and the boy he adopted. It's 1789, and as the new colony in Sydney Cove is established, Surgeon John White defies convention and adopts Nanberry, an Aboriginal boy, to raise as his son. Nanberry is clever and uses his unique gifts as an interpreter...

The New York Times bestselling true story of an all-American girl and a boy from Zimbabwe and the letter that changed both of their lives forever. It started as an assignment. Everyone in Caitlin's class wrote to an unknown student somewhere in a distant place. Martin was lucky to even receive a...

It's the height of World War II. Michael O'Shaunessey, son of the Irish ambassador to Nazi Germany, lives with his family in Berlin. But Michael, like his parents, is a spy....

When she arrived at a clinic, usually five hundred, sometimes a thousand people were there to greet her. Helen's reputation as the unstoppable Mama Luka had gone before her—she could do more to heal a sick child or baby than all the witch doctors in the area combined....

Discover new realms of outer space in this biography of scientist Gabriela Gonzalez, who immigrated to America and became a ground-breaking scientist. Written by a molecular biologist, this audiobook explores science, space, and history. In 1916, Albert Einstein had a theory. He thought that...

Donnarumma started his professional football career at the age of 14 when he signed with AC Milan and has since broken the record as the youngest goalkeeper to ever play for Italy.

Masour Ousmane Dembélé proved himself as a superstar player from a young age when he was named Player of the Year in his first professional signing with French team Rennes. He transferred to Dortmund where a goal in the final helped them win the DFB-Pokal.

The story of Corrie ten Boom has inspired millions of people all over the world. Jean Watson is a skillful author and presents Corrie's stirring life and challenging hope-filled messages for young listeners. The Watchmaker's Daughter traces the life of this outstanding Christian woman from her...

Brought to you by Puffin. "A wonderful non-fiction book . . . The layout of the book is fun, with many pictures, and small blurbs of extra information." - Goodreads reviewer Hannah Lightning In 1969 history was made when the first humans stepped on the moon. Back on earth, one woman was running...

Lionel Messi is a legend - Barcelona's star player and the world's best footballer. But when he was young, he was so small that his friends called him 'Little Leo' and coaches worried he wasn't big enough....

s love. With a passion to translate the Bible into new languages, she followed God's call to work among tribes in Ecuador, including the Waorani (Auca), who had killed her husband and four others....

The spiritual needs of the Muslim world, long neglected by Christian missionaries, came to the world's attention again when Samuel Zwemer dedicated himself to the advancement of the gospel in Arabia....

When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea's youth academy at the age of 14, he was devastated. But he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his Premier League dreams.

Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian—and spy. He spoke out about the trouble in Germany when Adolph Hitler came to power, urging the Christian church to rescue disparaged people groups and resist Hitler's evil empire....

A young readers edition of the New York Times bestseller The Disappearing Spoon, chronicling the extraordinary stories behind one of the greatest scientific tools in existence: the periodic table. Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation?...

A catastrophic tornado struck Joplin, Missouri, in 2011. It was part of a larger tornado outbreak in the spring of that year and reached a maximum width of nearly one mile during its path....

Donnarumma started his professional football career at the age of 14 when he signed with AC Milan and has since broken the record as the youngest goalkeeper to ever play for Italy. He represented his country in the EURO 2020, helping them win the trophy before being awarded Player of the Tournament - the first time a goalkeeper has ever won the title! Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player.

The stunning story in this Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Award-winning book can now be savored along with Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews reading the words and playing his trumpet in this story that will transport listeners to New Orleans and beyond!

Through persistence and hard work, Louisa May Alcott goes from a little girl writing in her “Imagination Book” to the world-renowned author of Little Women. This nonfiction book will inspire creativity and spark interest in writing for kids ages 7–10. Louisa May Alcott wrote the beloved...

The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali. Complete with extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations. This beautiful biography in verse is about two French scientists...

Stephen Sondheim learns to assemble musicals like the pieces of a puzzle on his way to becoming an American theater icon. An inspiring nonfiction book on the creative process that will spark an interest in music for kids ages 7–10. Before he became a greatest lyricist and composer, Stephen...

Even as American Patriots fought for independence from British rule during the Revolutionary War, oppressive conditions remained in place for the thousands of enslaved and free African Americans living in this country. But African Americans took up their own fight for freedom by joining the British and American armies; preaching, speaking out, and writing about the evils of slavery; and establishing settlements in Nova Scotia and Africa.

Celebrate seven world-famous superstars with this Little Golden Book Biographies collection! Follow Taylor Swift from her childhood living on a Christmas tree farm, where she discovered her passion for songwriting, to her early days on Nashville’s Music Row and her rise as one of the biggest...

How did a friendship bracelet turn into a love story? Find out in this two-audiobook set dedicated to the romance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce! In July 2023, Taylor Swift played a sold-out show in Kansas City, Missouri, on a stop for her record-breaking Eras Tour. Before the show, NFL Super...

There once was a boy named Marcel, who was gifted at many things. He could draw anything. He could act. He could dance and move his body to imitate all kinds of animals and people; he could even become the wind! His family clapped and laughed when he performed. But before Marcel could even grow...

Learn about how beloved designer Vera Wang first got her start in the world of fashion! Explore her amazing career creating beautiful wedding gowns and dressing Hollywood stars for the red carpet in this book for young readers. Today, Vera Wang is one of the most famous fashion designers in the...

How did a girl growing up near the rainforests of Puerto Rico become a Hollywood star and the first Puerto Rican woman to win an Academy Award? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library! Before she was Rita Moreno, Rosita Dolores Alverío emigrated to New York City from Puerto Rico with...

Uncover the life and remarkable legacy of one of history’s most well-known and loved saints. Benedict & the Rule is a look at Saint Benedict’s miracles and impact, and at his famous “little rule for beginners” (known today as the Rule of Saint Benedict), adhered to by monasteries and convents throughout the world and surprisingly impactful for children and families today.

Alice Dunnigan knew all about injustice—she was the daughter of poor Black sharecroppers in Kentucky. But Alice also knew the key to fighting injustice was to speak out. At 13 years old, she wrote to a Black newspaper asking for a job—and got it! It was only the beginning. After many years of hard work as a teacher, a cleaner, a typist, and a journalist, Alice became the first Black woman in the Capitol Press Corp. But one person was still beyond her grasp, a person who needed to be held accountable: President Truman. Would he keep his promise to support civil rights for Black Americans?

Throughout her lifetime Harriet Tubman was known by many names -- as General Tubman she was a Union spy, as Moses she led hundreds to freedom on the Underground Railroad and as Minty she was a spirited slave. The reverse-chronological approach to the details of her life unfolds through memorable verse and lavish illustrations in this unique, evocative biography of an American icon.

Uniquely perceptive poems follow the life from boyhood to icon of this celebrated poet and prophet of reggae culture, set against a backdrop of original music that echoes the Jamaican countryside where he was born and the world beyond that continues to embrace his legacy today.

Sandor Katz’s love of fermented food started with kosher dill pickles he ate as a New York City kid. As an adult, he left the busy city and moved to a queer community in the mountains of Tennessee. There, his friends grew their own food, cooked and ate together, and sometimes danced in drag when the work was done. One day, the cabbages were all, ALL ready to be harvested. What to do? Sandor tried to make sauerkraut. Delicious! He kept experimenting, finding old recipes, combining old ideas to make something new.

This fifth title of author Jacqueline Briggs Martin's award winning "Food Heroes" series features Farmer Eva Sommaripa, who founded Eva's Garden in South Dartmouth, Massachusetts, a place "so close to the ocean, she can smell the sea, so close to woods she can talk to trees." More than 50 years later she has grown a big green garden life of friends and neighbors, creatures that crawl, fly and slither, even microbes that create rich soil in the brown underground.

Сергей Павлович Королёв—легендарная личность, выдающийся инженер-­конструктор и талантливый менеджер. Его вклад в развитие российской космонавтики и ракетостроения трудно переоценить. В этой биографии авторы показывают новому поколению ребят, что подлинный лидер может вести за собой людей к самым невероятным вершинам и через самые суровые испытания.

Джеймс Кэмерон–известный режиссёр, автор таких блокбастеров, как «Аватар», «Терминатор», «Титаник» и многих других. Трудно встретить человека, который не видел ни одного его фильма! И мало кого они оставляют равнодушным: работы Кэмерона всегда поражают захватывающим сюжетом и яркими сценами. Кроме того, он настоящий новатор, разработавший новые техники съемки, неутомимый исследователь морских глубин и активный борец за экологию.

Сергей Рахманинов—гениальный русский композитор, пианист и дирижёр, один из самых выдающихся музыкальных деятелей XX века. Его произведения отличаются удивительной красотой, эмоциональностью и мощью; их знают и любят во всём мире. Вместе с тем Рахманинов—человек необычайно яркой и интересной судьбы.

Александр Сергеевич Пушкин–самый известный русский поэт. Многие поколения детей росли и растут на его сказках, романы и лирику Пушкина изучают в школах, по произведениям ставятся спектакли и снимаются фильмы, и, наверное, практически каждый человек в нашей стране может процитировать его стихотворения.

Юрий Гагарин—первый человек в истории, совершивший полёт в космос. По сей день он любим и почитаем людьми во всём мире. Его полёт—это пример настоящего героизма, самоотверженности и того, что даже самые смелые мечты могут исполниться—если хорошенько постараться! Прослушав эту аудиокнигу, дети узнают не только о том, как состоялся первый полёт человека в космос и кто его совершил. Они поймут, каким нужно быть, чтобы стать настоящим героем и символом многих поколений для людей со всего света.

Мы знаем Туве Янссон как знаменитую финскую детскую писательницу и художницу. Ей удалось подарить читателям из самых разных стран уютный мир, куда можно вернуться в любом возрасте–мир Муми-троллей. Эти милые и мудрые персонажи стали частью общечеловеческой культуры. Но Туве Янссон была не только сказочницей. Она всю жизнь писала картины, рисовала комиксы, работала в театре, а ещё стала знаменитой взрослой писательницей. Эта биография расскажет не только о том, как были придуманы знаменитые муми-тролли.

Илон Маск—предприниматель, инженер и изобретатель, а кроме того, великий мечтатель и человек, который не просто рвется к богатству, а ищет ответы на главные вопросы человечества. Например, руководит программой колонизации Марса. И пока все его самые невероятные мечты сбываются. Аудиокнига расскажет детям правдивую историю супергероя, которым может стать любой ребенок! Ведь именно Маск стал прообразом Тони Старка—Железного Человека из фильмов Marvel. Нужно только каждый день становиться немного лучше и превращать свои мечты в цели.

Артур Конан Дойл—знаменитый британский писатель, автор книг о Шерлоке Холмсе, ставших классикой детективного жанра. Истории, где логика и наблюдательность сочетаются с приключениями и юмором, экранизировались множество раз, вдохновляли на создание мультфильмов и игр. За свою долгую жизнь Дойл успел не только реализоваться как писатель, но и поработать врачом и журналистом, а также проявить себя как политический активист. Эта краткая биография расскажет о жизни известного писателя. Когда он открыл в себе дар рассказчика? Как его учёба в медицинском колледже повлияла на образ Шерлока Холмса?