Biographies for 13 year olds
Biographies and autobiographies for children and teens, with life stories, heroic profiles, true recollections, and tales of survival, exploration, resilience and perseverance. There&#;s a range of first person and third person accounts suitable for school libraries, independent reading and classroom teaching in KS1, KS2 and KS3 to inspire, surprise and enthral young readers. This list features books by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison, Floella Benjamin, John Agard, Jacqueline Wilson, Alastair Humphreys, Malala Yousafzai, David Long, William Grill and Linda Sue Park.
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Biographies and autobiographies books for children and teens &#; our recommendations
Biographies and autobiographies for KS1
One Day in Wonderland by Kathleen Krull & Júlia Sardà
This beautifully illustrated large-format picture book retells Lewis Carrol&#;s life through biography, bibliography, and anecdotes &#; all told using classic wordplay from Jabberwocky and other works. The illustrations are vibrant and compelling.
Becoming Brave by Jennie Cashman Wilson
Jennie Cashman Wilson shares her journey of resilience and courage with musician Abram Wilson. This poignant and memorable picture book explores themes of love, grief, and personal growth. With vibrant artwork, it will inspire y Become a Readings Member to make your shopping experience even easier. You’re not far away from qualifying for FREE standard shipping within Australia You’ve qualified for FREE standard shipping within Australia The cart is loading… Create and share wishlists and easily view your order history. Please note: requests using email addresses that aren't tied to an account will be ignored to keep customer details secure. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, you either do not have an account or your account is already confirmed. Please note: requests using email addresses that aren't tied to an account will be ignored to keep customer details secure. If you do not receive an email within 30 minutes, you do not have an account. Get started with your online account. To identify yourself, enter the email address you gave when signing up in store.
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Your tweens and teens can learn a ton by reading middle school biographies. Don&#;t let your middle schooler skip over this genre! There are just too many great books to choose from.
Reading about inspiring lives from the past and present allows kids to learn about the world beyond their own experiences. In addition, reading biographies teaches kids about history, science, sports, and so many other topics that may interest them.
Of course finding books that are challenging enough for a middle school reader without being overly challenging in reading level and content can be tough. This list was gathered specificially for the readers who are &#;stuck in the middle.&#;
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Middle School Biographies
These middle school biographies will supplement many homeschool curriculums and make easy additions to any reading list for teens and tweens.
As with any booklist, you make the best choices when it comes to appropriate literature for your child to read. I have read many, though not all, of the books on this list. I highly recommend Common Sense Media when you want to know what sort of content might be included in any book.
A Simple Biography Report
Help your student thoughtfully remember facts from these middle school biographies with this free one-page biography report.
This simple report is perfect for your tween or teen to use to record what they learn as they read. It&#;s an easy (and fun!) way to report their reading. Ask them to share their findings over dinner if they are willing!
35 Biographies for Teens and Tweens
I am Malala
Malala Yousafai
Two of my kids dove into this one in middle school and couldn&#;t stop talking about it for quite some time. It opened their eyes to horrible situations in other countries and the courage it takes for one person to stand up to injustice.
Publisher&#;s Description: &#;Malala Yousafzai was only ten years old when the Tali .