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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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
Kamala Harris (She Persisted)
Where Are the Women?
Seeker of Truth
The Many Problems of Rochel-Leah
Twist, Tumble, Triumph
Freedom Braids
Rembrandt Chooses a Queen
Sally Ride (Little People, Big Dreams)
Noodles on a Bicycle
The House Before Falling Into the Sea
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child's Search for Home
The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!
Up, Up, Ever Up! Junko Tabei: A Life in the Mountains