18 must-read biography books like One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson

Cover of One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson

One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor

By: Richard Michelson

3.82

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of All-of-a-Kind Family , here is the true story of how Sarah Brenner, a poor girl from Ne…

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Cover of Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

1. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

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  • childrens
  • juvenile
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2. Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

By: Ruth Behar

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

A poignant multicultural ode to family and what it means to create a home as one girl helps her Tía… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • jewish
"We come from people who found hope wherever they went."

-Ruth Behar, Tía Fortuna's New Home: A Jewish Cuban Journey

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3. Dim Sum Palace

By: X. Fang

4.08

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A little girl's love of dim sum spills over into her dreams, taking her on a fantastical food-fille… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir by Tessa Hulls

4. Feeding Ghosts: A Graphic Memoir

By: Tessa Hulls

4.52

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

An astonishing, deeply moving graphic memoir about three generations of Chinese women, exploring lo… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • nonfiction
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5. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

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  • childrens
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6. You're So Amazing!

By: James Catchpole

4.42

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . . . J… read more

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  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Just Shy of Ordinary by A.J. Sass

7. Just Shy of Ordinary

By: A.J. Sass

4.07

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A thirteen-year-old nonbinary kid discovers that life doesn't always go according to plan, especial… read more

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  • jewish
Cover of Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II by Adam Gidwitz

8. Max in the House of Spies: A Tale of World War II

By: Adam Gidwitz

4.17

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the firs… read more

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  • childrens
  • jewish
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9. Brave Baby Hummingbird

By: Sy Montgomery

4.29

Format: 48 pages, ebook

A picture book about the most exquisite and extraordinary of winged creatures—hummingbirds. The … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist and America’s Cook by Emma Bland Smith

10. The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist and America’s Cook

By: Emma Bland Smith

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Fannie Farmer, America’s most famous cooking teacher, discovers that precise measurements are a rec… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Bletchley Riddle by Ruta Sepetys

11. The Bletchley Riddle

By: Ruta Sepetys

4.50

Format: 400 pages, Hardcover

A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Shein… read more

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  • childrens
  • juvenile
Cover of Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park by Lori Alexander

12. Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park

By: Lori Alexander

4.27

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

How did the Joshua Tree National Park in California come to be? Meet Minerva Hamilton Hoyt, an arti… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion by Minda Dentler

13. The Girl Who Figured It Out: The Inspiring True Story of Wheelchair Athlete Minda Dentler Becoming an Ironman World Champion

By: Minda Dentler

4.44

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

The uplifting true story of Minda Dentler, the first female wheelchair athlete to complete the Iron… read more

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  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet by Nanette Heffernan

14. Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet

By: Nanette Heffernan

4.22

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Click flashlights, light lanterns, and get ready to turn electric lights out to celebrate Earth Hou… read more

Similar categories in Nanette Heffernan's Earth Hour: A Lights-Out Event for Our Planet book and Richard Michelson's One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor

  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug by Sarah Aronson

15. Abzuglutely!: Battling, Bellowing Bella Abzug

By: Sarah Aronson

4.64

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

"As long as people are reading this book, Bella will be with us still." —Gloria SteinemMeet unique … read more

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  • biography
  • picture books
Cover of Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose! by Beth  Anderson

16. Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!

By: Beth Anderson

4.41

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Thomas Jefferson is one of the most famous founding fathers, but did you know that his mind was alw… read more

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  • history
  • picture books
  • biography
  • nonfiction
Cover of Pedal, Balance, Steer: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World by Vivian Kirkfield

17. Pedal, Balance, Steer: Annie Londonderry, the First Woman to Cycle Around the World

By: Vivian Kirkfield

4.59

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Annie Londonderry proves women can do anything they set their minds to—even cycle around the world—… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of José Feeds the World: How a Famous Chef Feeds Millions of People in Need around the World by David Unger

18. José Feeds the World: How a Famous Chef Feeds Millions of People in Need around the World

By: David Unger

4.32

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

The true story of José Andrés, an award-winning chef, food activist, and founder of World Central K… read more

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  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos by Nathalie Alonso

19. Call Me Roberto!: Roberto Clemente Goes to Bat for Latinos

By: Nathalie Alonso

4.40

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Here is the often overlooked yet inspirational story of Major League Baseball player Roberto Clemen… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
Cover of The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington by Sarah Albee

20. The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart's Brush with George Washington

By: Sarah Albee

4.10

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

George Washington hated having his portrait painted, but as president of the United States, he knew… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • nonfiction
Cover of One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson

21. One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor

By: Richard Michelson

3.82

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

For fans of All-of-a-Kind Family , here is the true story of how Sarah Brenner, a poor girl from Ne… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • jewish
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
Cover of The Story of Sojourner Truth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies) by Anita Crawford Clark

22. The Story of Sojourner Truth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

By: Anita Crawford Clark

4.52

Format: 64 pages, Paperback

Discover the life of Sojourner Truth—a story about being bold and brave for kids ages 6 to 9 Sojou… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • picture books
  • childrens
Cover of Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem: The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCarava by Gary Golio

23. Everywhere Beauty Is Harlem: The Vision of Photographer Roy DeCarava

By: Gary Golio

4.22

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

A child of the Harlem Renaissance and an artistic collaborator of Langston Hughes, Roy DeCarava is … read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
  • juvenile
Cover of Swinging into History: Toni Stone: Big-League Baseball's First Woman Player by Karen L.  Swanson

24. Swinging into History: Toni Stone: Big-League Baseball's First Woman Player

By: Karen L. Swanson

3.90

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Young readers will root for Toni “Tomboy” Stone, the first woman (and the first Black woman) to bre… read more

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  • history
  • picture books
  • biography
Cover of Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

25. Skybound!: Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist

By: Sue Ganz-Schmitt

3.92

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

In this STEAM picture book, take to the skies with Mary Myers, aka “Carlotta,” an aeronaut and inve… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • childrens
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Soldier's Friend: Walt Whitman's Extraordinary Service in the American Civil War by Gary Golio

26. The Soldier's Friend: Walt Whitman's Extraordinary Service in the American Civil War

By: Gary Golio

4.33

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Walt Whitman is celebrated as an iconic American poet, but few know of the crucial and heroic role … read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • biography
  • childrens
Cover of Springtime Storks: A Migration Love Story by Carol Joy Munro

27. Springtime Storks: A Migration Love Story

By: Carol Joy Munro

4.60

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Based on the true story of two storks whose dedication to each other captured the world’s attention… read more

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  • picture books
Cover of The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith! by Dean    Robbins

28. The Fastest Drummer: Clap Your Hands for Viola Smith!

By: Dean Robbins

4.24

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

Clap your hands for Viola Smith—the pioneering female drummer at the heart of this bright and rhyth… read more

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  • history
  • biography
  • picture books
  • biography memoir
  • nonfiction
Cover of The Doll Test: Choosing Equality by Carole Boston Weatherford

29. The Doll Test: Choosing Equality

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

4.40

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Four dolls. Two psychologists. One landmark court case. During the first half of the twentieth c… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • picture books
  • history
  • childrens
Cover of Bea Breaks Barriers!: How Florence Beatrice Price’s Music Triumphed Over Prejudice by Caitlin Delems

30. Bea Breaks Barriers!: How Florence Beatrice Price’s Music Triumphed Over Prejudice

By: Caitlin Delems

3.73

Format: 48 pages, Hardcover

Here is the little-known story of Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price, who faced many obstacles, includin… read more

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  • nonfiction
  • biography
  • picture books

12 best-selling history books like One of a Kind: The Life of Sydney Taylor by Richard Michelson

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Tessa Hulls

4.52

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The Fabulous Fannie Farmer: Kitchen Scientist and America’s Cook

Emma Bland Smith

4.32

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Cactus Queen: Minerva Hoyt Establishes Joshua Tree National Park

Lori Alexander

4.27

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Thomas Jefferson's Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose!

Beth Anderson

4.41

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Gordon Korman

4.24

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Jake Maia Arlow

4.19

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Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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Nicole Melleby

4.10

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