Footwork
Roxane Orgill, Stephane Jorisch
1/9/2007
Hardcover
Follow the footsteps of two persevering siblings who danced their way into a cherished place in the spotlight.
BISAC Code: Biography & Autobiography
My Havana
Rosemary Wells, Peter Ferguson
1/8/2010
Hardcover
A young Cuban immigrant eases his homesickness by re-creating the city of Havana in a poignant tale that will resonate with readers today.
Different Like Coco
15/1/2007
Hardcover
The rags-to-riches story of Coco Chanel plays out in a wonderful picture-book biography as full of style and spirit as its heroine.
Skit-Scat Raggedy Cat
1/9/2010
Hardcover
A swinging bio of young Ella Fitzgerald, who pushed through the toughest of times to become one of America’s most beloved jazz singers.
Lady Liberty
Doreen Rappaport, Matt Tavares
1/4/2011
Paperback
“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Stand There! She Shouted
Susan Goldman Rubin, Bagram Ibatoulline
1/9/2014
Hardcover
The lens turns to Julia Margaret Cameron, an ambitious and fascinating early photographer of 1800s celebrities and romantic staged tableaux.
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd
1/5/2017
Hardcover
A surprising true story of Isaac Newton’s boyhood suggests an intellectual development owing as much to magic as science.
House of Dreams: The Life of L. M. Montgomery
1/8/2018
Hardcover
An affecting biography of the author of Anne of Green Gables is the first for young readers to include revelations about her last days and to encompass the complexity of a brilliant and sometimes troubled life.
Caring Conservationists Who Are Changing Our Planet
5/4/2023
Hardcover
Discover the stories of 20 conservationists who are looking after our planet and its animals.
Caring Conservationists Who Are Changing Our Planet
1/11/2023
Paperback
Discover the stories of 20 conservationists who are looking after our planet and its animals.
Isaac the Alchemist: Secrets of Isaac Newton, Reveal'd
1/11/2018
Paperback
“Much about Newton’s life has to be conjecture, but the author adds details from history and from her understanding of human behavior that make this splendid story both convincing and accessible.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
