Biographies

Biographies provide a detailed narration of the lives of famous people, including facts about their childhood, education, work and relationships, and depict important events in the subject’s life. Biographical subjects vary, but include famous scientists and inventors, sports legends, doctors and medical pioneers, and writers and artists. Children can build their cognitive knowledge by reading biographies and learning about the careers, achievements and lifestyles of famous people from the past and present.

Below are some suggested examples of biographical books for your children to read. You can also use "J BIO" in the search field below for more books in this category.