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Wilbur and Orville Wright, inventors of the airplane, are the heroes of this 40th biography in the New York Times bestselling picture book series, for ages 5 to 9. Orville and Wilbur Wright always loved figuring out how things work, and from the day they received a toy wind-up helicopter as kids...

Just in time for the Summer Olympics, this 33rd book in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9 features one of the greatest runners in track and field history. Before Jesse Owens was an Olympic gold medalist, he was a poor kid in a big family. When his speed caught the...

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the 32nd hero in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9. Before Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the judge, she was a young Jewish girl growing up in Brooklyn, inspired by books, past female trailblazers, and her...

Beloved children's television host Fred Rogers is the 31st hero in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9. As a shy, young boy, Fred Rogers found comfort in telling stories through puppets. When television grew in popularity, he knew he wanted to create a...

"I hope this book inspires you to overcome challenges and make a positive difference in the world," —Prominent autistic American scientist and animal behaviorist Temple Grandin, 30th hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 9, adapted for audio. This...

The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is the 28th in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. This audiobook spotlights Dolly Parton, known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over...

The late Civil Rights activist and Congressman John Lewis is the 29th hero in the New York Times bestselling biography series for ages 5 to 9. This book spotlights John Lewis, known for his role in the Civil Rights Movement, having helped organize the March on Washington and the Selma Voting...

What one reviewer called "my near-sexual fascination" with a comic book character. Originally published in Give Our Regards to the Atom-Smashers!...

Brad's favorite short story he ever wrote. Originally published in USA Weekend magazine for their Summer Fiction Series...

Truth in a title. Here's the exact day that Brad gave his favorite book to his oldest son. Originally appeared in The Huffington Post...

In this hilarious book, a New York Times bestselling author breaks down the real and ridiculous differences between American lawyers and British barristers. Originally published in Sunday Times in London, after the magazine asked Brad to compare American Lawyers with British barristers...

Dedicated to the memory of his mother, here's Brad's story of love, compassion, and most importantly his mother, Terri Meltzer...

The real story of Brad with his volunteer little brother. Originally published in USA Weekend magazine for their Make a Difference Day series...

The true story of Brad's favorite game and growing up in Brooklyn. Published in the anthology, The Games We Played, edited by Steven A. Cohen...

Here's the true story of Brad, his daughter, and the book that was born when she entered his life...

See where Brad's obsession started. Originally written for USA Weekend...

Brad married his high school sweetheart. Here's the true story as it appeared in Details magazine...

Harriet Tubman's heroic and pivotal role in the fight against slavery is the subject of the fourteenth entry in this New York Times bestselling biography series This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great--the traits that kids can aspire to in order to...

Sacagawea, the only Native American included in Lewis and Clark’s historic expedition, joins the inspiring list of heroes whose stories are told in this New York Times Bestselling biography series. Sacagawea was the only girl, and the only Native American, to join Lewis and Clark’s Corps...

We can all be heroes. That’s the inspiring message of this New York Times bestselling biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer. This volume focuses on Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets and Sesame Street. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that...