Biographies & History

Ever wondered about the life of a famous historical figure like Cleopatra or Harriet Tubman? Of all the nonfiction children books, celebrity biographies are some of the most popular. Here are some of our favorite curated history and biography books for kids! Also, check our book gift guide for the history books buffs.
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Magic in a Drop of Water
Birdlore
Caitlin Clark (DK Super Readers Level 3)
Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony
Make Your Mark
The ABCs of Women's History (The ABCs of History)
The Dog That Dug for Dinosaurs (Ready-To-Read: Level Three)
The One & Only Googoosh: Iran's Beloved Superstar
Go Tell It
You Are a Star, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Steven Spielberg (Little Golden Book Biographies)
Taylor Swift: Wildest Dreams, a Biography
Vikings (Little Golden Books)
Becoming a Ballerina
A Teddy Bear for Emily--And President Roosevelt, Too
Kamala Harris (She Persisted)
Where Are the Women?
Seeker of Truth
The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah
Erno Rubik and His Magic Cube
Freedom Braids
Twist, Tumble, Triumph
The Pinchers and the Curse of the Egyptian Cat (The Pinchers)
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen