Biography of famous people books for kids
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Book explorerWelcome to the home of Little People, BIG DREAMS, the best-selling biography series for kids bygd Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.
Discover the lives of key figures from throughout history, from creatives and activists to scientists and politicians. Told as a story, with a facts and photos section at the back, every story begins with that person as a small child. Containing figures from many different experiences, backgrounds and journeys, the series aims to develop children’s empathy and their understanding of the world.
Now with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide, the series continues to grow and utöka, introducing children around the world to a diverse range of figures from all walks of life.
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“Strikingly illustrated, they’re superb first biographies for younger readers.”
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“Stirring encouragement for all '
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Famous People
Get to know some of the icons and famous figures throughout history through these top books about famous people! Your little ones will learn about some of the world's popular movie stars, musicians, activists, and creators. With this wide variety of people who have led prominent lives, your kids will learn to dream big and follow their hearts!
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All of my children lean heavily toward fiction in their personal reading, but in the last year or so, my two older girls have developed an interest in biographies and our dinner conversations often sounds like a game show as they quiz us about famous people.
Whether you’re looking for biographies for a school project or because your child loves learning more about famous individuals, these biography books for kids are a perfect place to start.
The Best Biography Series for Kids
Ordinary People Change the World by Brad Meltzer, illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos
This wildly popular biography series is perfect for young readers. Each book is 40 pages long, has full-color illustrations and is bursting with interesting stories, quotes, and facts. Both of my older girls (8 and 11) love reading these solo, and my 6 year old loves for me to read them to her. They cover a wide range of people from politicians to athletes, movie stars to artists, historical figures to scient