Books about biography
11 books that US schools assign on this theme
A Plate of Hope: The Inspiring Story of Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen
Erin Frankel
Grades 3–6
Adopted by an Owl
Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen
Grades 2–8
Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos
Nathalie Alonso
Grades 2–5
Ernö Rubik and His Magic Cube
Kerry Aradhya
Grades 3–6
Evidence! How Dr. John Snow Solved the Mystery of Cholera
Deborah Hopkinson
Grades 3–6
Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust
Elisa Boxer
Grades 2–5
Introducing Sandwina: The Strongest Woman in the World!
Vicki Conrad
Grades 2–5
Pedro's Yo-Yos: How a Filipino Immigrant Came to America and Changed the World of Toys
Rob Peñas
Grades 3–6
The Girl Who Figured It Out
Minda Dentler
Grades 3–6
The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey
Chad Soon & Amy Maranville
Grades 3–7
The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
John Hendrix
Grades 4–8
