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It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime

Stories from a South African Childhood (Adapted for Young Readers)

by Trevor Noah ...

**From Emmy Award–winning comedian, former Daily Show host, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Trevor Noah comes the young readers edition of his acclaimed memoir—a powerful and deeply personal story of growing up under and after apartheid in South Africa.“A piercing reminder that every mad life—even yours—could end up a masterpiece.” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author**We ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

**From Emmy Award–winning comedian, former Daily Show host, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Trevor Noah comes the young readers edition of his acclaimed memoir—a powerful and deeply personal story of growing up under and after apartheid in South Africa.“A piercing reminder that every mad life—even yours—could end up a masterpiece.” —Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author**We
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Jim Henson: A Little Golden Book Biography

by Luke Flowers ...

Series series Little Golden Book Biographies
"It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights." It’s time to introduce young readers to Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, in this collectible Little Golden Book with awesome illustrations!Read the inspiring story of the creative genius who changed the world with puppets! Jim Henson, the man behind Kermit the Frog and Big Bird, never stopped dreaming. This biography celebrates his ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

"It’s time to play the music. It’s time to light the lights." It’s time to introduce young readers to Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets, in this collectible Little Golden Book with awesome illustrations!Read the inspiring story of the creative genius who changed the world with puppets! Jim Henson, the man behind Kermit the Frog and Big Bird, never stopped dreaming. This biography celebrates his
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Taylor Swift: All Access

by Scholastic ...

So you think you’re a Swiftie? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the mega pop star in this biography! It’s a crash course in all things Taylor Swift.Get to know the real Taylor Swift in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Taylor’s journey from aspiring Broadway star to country music legend to queen of the pop-music scene ... Read more

$7.19 CAD

So you think you’re a Swiftie? Find out everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the mega pop star in this biography! It’s a crash course in all things Taylor Swift.Get to know the real Taylor Swift in this biography that’s packed with fun facts, stats, top tens, listicles, and lots more! Follow Taylor’s journey from aspiring Broadway star to country music legend to queen of the pop-music scene
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Who Is Steven Spielberg?

by Stephanie Spinner, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Daniel Mather ...

Series series Who Was?
While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films of all time and has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. From Jaws to Lincoln, young readers and aspiring filmmakers ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

While other kids played sports, Steven Spielberg was writing scripts and figuring out camera angles. He went from entertaining his Boy Scout troop with home movies to amazing audiences around the world with epic blockbusters. He has directed four of the most successful films of all time and has won two Academy Awards for Best Director. From Jaws to Lincoln, young readers and aspiring filmmakers
... Read more
Looking Back

A Book of Memories

by Lois Lowry ...

In this fascinating, moving autobiography, Lois Lowry explores her rich history through personal photographs, memories, and recollections of her childhood. Lowry’s writing often transports readers into other worlds. Now, we have the rare opportunity to travel into a real world that is her own—her life.This new edition features a refreshed design, an introduction by New York Times best-selling ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

In this fascinating, moving autobiography, Lois Lowry explores her rich history through personal photographs, memories, and recollections of her childhood. Lowry’s writing often transports readers into other worlds. Now, we have the rare opportunity to travel into a real world that is her own—her life.This new edition features a refreshed design, an introduction by New York Times best-selling
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Kevin Hart

by Samantha Bell ...

Series series Today's Stars
Kevin Hart is one of America's funniest comedians. But his road to the top has not been easy. Find out how hard work and dedication helped him achieve success. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available. ... Read more

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Kevin Hart is one of America's funniest comedians. But his road to the top has not been easy. Find out how hard work and dedication helped him achieve success. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
... Read more
Harry Styles

Chart-Topping Musician and Style Icon

by Heather E. Schwartz ...

Series series Gateway Biographies
Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned for The X Factor. Although he didn't make it as a solo performer, he joined four other singers to form One Direction. The band went on to produce multiple bestselling albums.Styles found even more success as ... Read more

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Harry Styles is a well-known singer, actor, and style icon. At a young age, he already loved performing. He'd dress up in costume and imitate other famous singers. Then in 2010, he auditioned for The X Factor. Although he didn't make it as a solo performer, he joined four other singers to form One Direction. The band went on to produce multiple bestselling albums.Styles found even more success as
... Read more
Marcel Marceau

Master of Mime

by Gloria Spielman ...

Illustrated by Manon Gauthier ...

From the age of five, Marcel Marceau knew he wanted to be a silent actor, just like Charlie Chaplin. When World War II intervened, he joined the resistance, helping to get young Jews to safety during this dangerous time. But Marcel never forgot his dream of being a mime artist and entertaining the world. ... Read more

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From the age of five, Marcel Marceau knew he wanted to be a silent actor, just like Charlie Chaplin. When World War II intervened, he joined the resistance, helping to get young Jews to safety during this dangerous time. But Marcel never forgot his dream of being a mime artist and entertaining the world.
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Who Is Harry Styles?

by Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Andrew Thomson ...

Series series Who HQ Now
Learn about the life of one of today's most popular musicians in this Who HQ Now biography about Harry Styles and his exciting career from One Direction to his Grammy-winning solo performances.In 2010, Harry Styles was thrust into the spotlight when he auditioned for X-Factor and was placed in a new band called One Direction. That band of five young men would go on to place third in the ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Learn about the life of one of today's most popular musicians in this Who HQ Now biography about Harry Styles and his exciting career from One Direction to his Grammy-winning solo performances.In 2010, Harry Styles was thrust into the spotlight when he auditioned for X-Factor and was placed in a new band called One Direction. That band of five young men would go on to place third in the
... Read more
The Maddie Diaries

A Memoir

by Maddie Ziegler ...

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, the incredibly talented breakout star of Dance Moms and judge on So You Think You Can Dance brings her uplifting coming-of-age story about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.Maddie Ziegler knew one day she’d be a star—she just didn’t know how soon that day would come.At just eight years old, she ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

In this New York Times bestselling memoir, the incredibly talented breakout star of Dance Moms and judge on So You Think You Can Dance brings her uplifting coming-of-age story about following her dreams and working hard to achieve success in both the dance world and in life.Maddie Ziegler knew one day she’d be a star—she just didn’t know how soon that day would come.At just eight years old, she
... Read more
Who Was Harry Houdini?

by Tui Sutherland, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John O'Brien ...

Series series Who Was?
Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout
... Read more
Life in Motion

An Unlikely Ballerina Young Readers Edition

by Misty Copeland ...

Determination meets dance in this prizewinning and New York Times bestselling memoir by the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, vividly recounting the story of her journey to become the first African American female principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected thirteen-year-old ... Read more

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Determination meets dance in this prizewinning and New York Times bestselling memoir by the history-making ballerina Misty Copeland, vividly recounting the story of her journey to become the first African American female principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.When she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected thirteen-year-old
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The Story of Walt Disney

Maker of Magical Worlds

by Bernice Selden ...

When Walt Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.Walt Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of Disneyland and Disney world. This is his story. ... Read more

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When Walt Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.Walt Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of Disneyland and Disney world. This is his story.
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Who Was Dolly Parton?

by True Kelley, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Stephen Marchesi ...

Series series Who Was?
Get to know Dolly Parton—the legendary country musician who touched the lives of millions with her voice, philanthropy, and kindness—in this biography for young readers that’s part of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series.Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big. She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her ... Read more

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Get to know Dolly Parton—the legendary country musician who touched the lives of millions with her voice, philanthropy, and kindness—in this biography for young readers that’s part of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series.Born in a little cabin in Tennessee, Dolly Parton always dreamed big. She wrote her first song at age five and became a country music star by the time she was in her
... Read more
Why Don't We: In the Limelight

by Why Don't We ...

In the Limelight is the official Why Don’t We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today’s hottest bands.When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don’t We has been together for less than two years, and they’ve already headlined sold out ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

In the Limelight is the official Why Don’t We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today’s hottest bands.When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don’t We has been together for less than two years, and they’ve already headlined sold out
... Read more
From Rags to Riches: The Oprah Winfrey Story - Celebrity Biography Books | Children's Biography Books

by Baby Professor ...

Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was not always rich and successful? She started from nothing and yet she worked hard to achieve her dreams. Hers is a story that will inspire young children to dream and work tirelessly towards that dream. Get to know the real Oprah Winfrey. Read this book today! ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was not always rich and successful? She started from nothing and yet she worked hard to achieve her dreams. Hers is a story that will inspire young children to dream and work tirelessly towards that dream. Get to know the real Oprah Winfrey. Read this book today!
... Read more
Who Was Bruce Lee?

by Jim Gigliotti, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by John Hinderliter ...

Series series Who Was?
Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films and, in the process, he became an ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

Bruce Lee was a Chinese American action film star, martial arts instructor, filmmaker, and philosopher. His Hong Kong and Hollywood-produced films elevated the traditional martial arts film to a new level of popularity and acclaim. Through such films as Way of the Dragon and Enter the Dragon, Lee helped to change the way Asians were presented in American films and, in the process, he became an
... Read more
BTS: Rise of Bangtan

by Cara J. Stevens ...

A must-have for diehard ARMY members and new fans alike, this fan guide celebrates everything you love about BTS with an in-depth look at their journey (and ARMY’s role in it)—featuring tons of color photos!This unofficial biography tells the story of BTS and their global ARMY, which helped propel them to the top of the charts all over the world. Extensively researched, Rise of Bangtan explores ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

A must-have for diehard ARMY members and new fans alike, this fan guide celebrates everything you love about BTS with an in-depth look at their journey (and ARMY’s role in it)—featuring tons of color photos!This unofficial biography tells the story of BTS and their global ARMY, which helped propel them to the top of the charts all over the world. Extensively researched, Rise of Bangtan explores
... Read more
Beyond the Dance

A Ballerina's Life

by Chan Hon Goh, Cary Fagan ...

Shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award**Nominated for The Rocky Mountain Book Award (An Alberta Children's Choice Book Award)Nominated for the 2003 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction**An elegant, expressive dancer, Chan Hon Goh is one of the ballet world’s great stars. She is a brilliant technician possessing a delicate beauty and radiant stage presence. Born in Beijing ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Shortlisted for the Rocky Mountain Book Award**Nominated for The Rocky Mountain Book Award (An Alberta Children's Choice Book Award)Nominated for the 2003 Norma Fleck Award for Canadian Children’s Non-Fiction**An elegant, expressive dancer, Chan Hon Goh is one of the ballet world’s great stars. She is a brilliant technician possessing a delicate beauty and radiant stage presence. Born in Beijing
... Read more
Cody Simpson: Welcome to Paradise: My Journey

by Cody Simpson ...

The first official all-access look into the life of singing sensation Cody Simpson. Follow Cody as he goes from singing cover songs in his bedroom to opening sold-out concerts for Justin Bieber. With never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes interviews, and exclusive information, this book is perfect for pop music fans and for Cody's Angels. ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

The first official all-access look into the life of singing sensation Cody Simpson. Follow Cody as he goes from singing cover songs in his bedroom to opening sold-out concerts for Justin Bieber. With never-before-seen photos, behind-the-scenes interviews, and exclusive information, this book is perfect for pop music fans and for Cody's Angels.
... Read more
Robert Pattinson

Eternally Yours

by Isabelle Adams ...

Here's everything you need to know about gorgeous Robert Pattinson. From his early days in amateur theater . . . to landing the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . . . to the amazing moment he found out he would play Edward Cullen in the movie of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight!Sigh over eight pages of glossy photos, be surprised by what Robert loves and loathes, and ... Read more

$4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Here's everything you need to know about gorgeous Robert Pattinson. From his early days in amateur theater . . . to landing the role of Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire . . . to the amazing moment he found out he would play Edward Cullen in the movie of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight!Sigh over eight pages of glossy photos, be surprised by what Robert loves and loathes, and
... Read more
Who Were The Three Stooges?

by Pam Pollack, Meg Belviso, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...

Series series Who Was?
Discover more about the comedy team that perfected the art of the pie fight!The Three Stooges were the hardworking children of immigrants and discovered a love of performing at an early age. Starting out as a vaudeville act, they soon transitioned into movies, becoming a worldwide sensation in feature films and shorts. Never the critics' darlings, audiences loved them for their mastery of physical ... Read more

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Discover more about the comedy team that perfected the art of the pie fight!The Three Stooges were the hardworking children of immigrants and discovered a love of performing at an early age. Starting out as a vaudeville act, they soon transitioned into movies, becoming a worldwide sensation in feature films and shorts. Never the critics' darlings, audiences loved them for their mastery of physical
... Read more
Who Is George Lucas?

by Meg Belviso, Pam Pollack, Who HQ ...

Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...

Series series Who Was?
As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world of animation. He founded Industrial Light and Magic, which transformed special sound and visual effects throughout the Hollywood film ... Read more

$8.99 CAD

As a child his passions were comics and cars, but George Lucas grew up to be one of the most successful filmmakers of all time. He is a producer, screenwriter, director and entrepreneur whose company Lucasfilms pioneered the movie effects that changed the world of animation. He founded Industrial Light and Magic, which transformed special sound and visual effects throughout the Hollywood film
... Read more
Harry Houdini for Kids

His Life and Adventures with 21 Magic Tricks and Illusions

by Laurie Carlson ...

Series series For Kids series
&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this ... Read more

$17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

&&LDIV&&R&&LDIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RIllusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world's most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini's amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this
... Read more

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