Here are some easy reading biographies for kids!
Jimmy Carter : a presidential life of service
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"Jimmy Carter served as the 39th US president from 1977 to 1981. In 2002 he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Read about Carter's journey from a peanut farm in Georgia to the White House"--
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Harry Styles : everyone's favorite performer
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Andrews, Elizabeth, 1996-
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"Meet the music and movie superstar Harry Styles. This title follows Harry's journey from music competition show contestant to Grammy Award winner. Starting out as a teenage popstar and transforming into a widely respected name in the music and movie world, Harry Styles keeps people interested. His career is presented in easy-to-understand text and full-color images."--
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Book
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JB Sty
The Sunrise Movement : the climate revolution generation
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"The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led group combating climate change. Eight activists of various backgrounds came together and created the Sunrise Movement. Discover the group's goals for a greener future, their successes, and much more"--
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Book
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J 320.58 Sch
Kevin Durant
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"This title focuses on Kevin Durant and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind."--
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Book
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JB Dur
The book of sisters : biographies of incredible siblings through history
Author(s):
Meikle, Olivia
Nelson, Katie
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"Queens. Warriors. Witches. Revolutionaries. History is full of sisters making their mark. Meet incredible women in this nonfiction book for kids, from Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret to tennis superstars Venus and Serena Williams. Authors (and sisters!) Olivia Meikle and Katie Nelson have scoured history for jaw-dropping stories of amazing siblings, including: Why Egyptian ruler Cleopatra went to war against her younger sister Arsino?e How Native American sisters Maria and Marjorie Tallchief became America's first star ballerinas What made samurai sisters Nakano Takeko and Nakano Yuko take on an entire army"--
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Book
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J 306.875 Mei
Jeff Gordon
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This title focuses on Jeff Gordon and gives information related to his early life, his time racing in NASCAR, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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Book
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JB Gor
Who is a scientist?
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"Scientists work hard in the lab and in the field to make important discoveries. But that's not all. They also love to dance, fly drones, eat french fries, and more! Meet fourteen phenomenal scientists"--
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Book
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J 509.22 Geh
Joey : the story of Joe Biden
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Biden, Jill
Bates, Amy June,
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Joe Biden grew up in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the oldest of four children. His parents always encouraged him and his siblings to be independent and strong. The family moved to Wilmington, Delaware, where at twenty-nine, Biden was elected one the youngest United States Senators ever elected. This is his story.
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Book
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E Bid
Stories of the Saints : bold and inspiring tales of adventure, grace, and courage
Author(s):
Wallace, Carey
Thornborrow, Nick,
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From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king's courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ's love that his saint's day, February 12, has been associated with courtly love since the Middle Ages. St. Thomas Aquinas, the great teacher. Peter Claver, who cared for hundreds of thousands of people on slave ships after their voyage as captives. And Bernadette, whose vision of Mary instructed her to dig the spring that became the healing waters of Lourdes. Each saint is illustrated in a dramatic and stylized full-color portrait, and included in every entry are the saint's dates, location, emblems, feast days, and patronage.
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Book
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J 200 Wal
