Biographies

Goosebumps and giggles. R.L. Stine’s talent is in writing books that cause these reactions. He sets out to make reading a suspenseful or laughworthy experience. In this title, young readers… More →

The title of Lemony Snicket’s most famous collection, A Series of Unfortunate Events, is far from a fitting description of the author’s life. Snicket has been fortunate enough to sell more… More →

By writing about real-life topics for children in her books, Lois Lowry has touched many readers’ lives. A few of her most famous works include Number the Stars and The Giver. Find out more… More →

Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak is a perfect example of how creativity and hard work can produce everlasting stories. He illustrated about 80 books and is… More →

The Tale of Despereaux and Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures are two award-winning books by Kate DiCamillo. As a child, DiCamillo was often sick in bed, but this allowed her… More →

Action, humor, and creative characters fill the mind of Rick Riordan. He is best known for The Lightning Thief, which follows Percy Jackson’s journey in a world based on Greek mythology.… More →

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many successes. She had an eagerness to learn, and a true talent for flying. From the first time she rode in a plane, she knew she wanted to take control. She… More →

Pack your bags for these adventures! This series will have you flying across the Atlantic, reaching the top of Everest, and stepping foot on the moon. Travel alongside some of the world’s… More →

This dynamic duo traveled farther than 8,000 miles for more than two years to map the American West. Lewis and Clark faced harsh conditions, unknown people, and untouched land, making them… More →

With promises of wealth elsewhere, Ferdinand Magellan left his homeland in search of a more fortunate life. He went on to spend three fateful years at sea. Find out about the challenges of… More →

Climbing to the top of the world is no small feat. For Edmund Hillary and his partner, reaching the top of Mount Everest took dedication, patience, and a whole lot of guts. With little oxygen More →

Neil Armstrong made a big leap for mankind when he took the first step on the moon in 1969. His interest and success in exploring outer space opened doors for the rest of the world. Beginner… More →