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History & Biographies

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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Sally Ride (Little People, Big Dreams)
Five Stories
Barrio Rising: The Protest That Built Chicano Park
Guts for Glory: The Story of Civil War Soldier Rosetta Wakeman
Before the Ships: The Birth of Black Excellence
The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!
The Peacock
Best Believe: The Tres Hermanas, a Sisterhood for the Common Good
Jimmy's Rhythm & Blues: The Extraordinary Life of James Baldwin
Beyoncé (Little People, Big Dreams)
Gifts from Georgia's Garden: How Georgia O'Keeffe Nourished Her Art
Oscar de la Renta (Leaders Like Us)
I See Color
A Crown of Stories: The Life and Language of Beloved Writer Toni Morrison
Else B. in the Sea: The Woman Who Painted the Wonders of the Deep
Threads: Zlata's Ukrainian Shirt
Signs of Hope: The Revolutionary Art of Sister Corita Kent
Extraordinary Magic: The Storytelling Life of Virginia Hamilton
Bridges Instead of Walls: The Story of Mavis Staples
I Heard: An American Journey
Courtney Changes the Game (American Girl Historical Characters)
Nothing: John Cage and 4'33
The Secret Elephant: Inspired by a True Story of Friendship
The Story of Maya Angelou (The Story Of)