16 of The Best Biography Books for Kids
In this post, I compiled a list of some of the best biography books for kids that are sure to spark their imagination and fuel their dreams. These incredible stories showcase remarkable individuals who overcame obstacles, shattered stereotypes, and made significant contributions to the world.
Biography Books for Kids
From trailblazers like Neil Armstrong and Jane Goodall to sports legends like Michael Jordan and Jackie Robinson, these biographies offer a diverse collection of role models for young readers.
1. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, by William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer
In the midst of a devastating drought in Malawi, young William Kamkwamba discovers a solution to his family&#;s hardships in the village library: constructing a windmill from scrap metal and old bicycle parts.
This resourceful invention brings electricity and water to his family&#;s home, transforming their lives. Adapted for younger readers, this inspiring memoir highlights the power of innovation and perseverance, complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue to update readers on William&#;s journey.
2. The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The
Helman Sitohang
Credit Suisse’s Asia Pacific CEO Helman Sitohang is a consummate dealmaker in the truest sense, overseeing over US$ billion worth of capital-raising deals, and mergers and acquisitions in just over 20 years at the bank.
He joined the Swiss bank in at the height of the Asian financial crisis, and endured mass unemployment, food shortages and economic upheaval in his home country of Indonesia to stay the course, rejecting attractive offers from banks in Europe. By , Sitohang was country CEO for Credit Suisse in Indonesia, occupying the position until when he began to take on more regional responsibilities. He was appointed Asia Pacific CEO in
The graduate of Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology has had an enviable run at the helm of Credit Suisse; under his watch, the financial institution was named Best Investment Bank, Financing House and Wealth Manager in Asia by Euromoney in and Sitohang himself was the recipient of FinanceAsia’s Outstanding Achievement Award in
Awards
Outstanding Achievement Award (FinanceAsia)
Did You Know?
Born in Prague to a Slovakian mother and Indonesian father, Sitohang actually embarked on a
, Jakarta - Diaspora Indonesia tak bisa dipandang sebelah mata. Tak hanya bekerja di luar negeri, para diaspora Indonesia menjadi pucuk pimpinan di beberapa perusahaan dan juga lembaga internasional. Ada juga diaspora Indonesia yang sukses berwirausaha di luar negeri.
Salah satu diaspora Indonesia yang sukses adalah Helman Sitohang. Pria kelahiran ini menjadi orang pertama dari Indonesia yang menjabat sebagai Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik.
Helman telah menduduki posisi tersebut kurang lebih selama dua setengah tahun. Untuk menjadi CEO Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik, lulusan Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) ini harus mengalahkan kandidat dari negara lain dan tentu saja kandidat dari kantor pusat Zurich, Swiss tersebut.
Helman cukup bangga bisa menjadi CEO Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik. Di industri keuangan, jarang sekali orang Indonesia bisa menduduki posisi tinggi di perusahaan atau lembaga internasional.
"Saya selalu ditanya berasal dari mana dan saya jawab dari Indonesia. Mereka kaget karena ada juga bankir yang handal dari Indonesia," jelasnya dalam acara Kongres ke-4 Diaspora Indonesia di Jakarta.
Berikut ini petikan wawancara dengan Helman Si
Jakarta- Credit Suisse, bank investasi mengumumkan perubahan susunan manajemen. Salah satunya, Helman Sitohang diangkat menjadi Senior Advisor to the Group CEO.
Dikutip dari laman Credit Suisse, Rabu (27/4/), Helman akan fokus pada klien inti dan pengembangan strategis di kawasan Asia Pasifik. Helman juga akan bertugas di Dewan Penasihat Asia Pasifik.
Helman bergabung dengan Credit Suisse pada dan sudah memegang peran senior di perusahaan termasuk Kepala Bank Investasi di Asia Pasifik.
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Helman sebelumnya menduduki kursi CEO Asia Pasifik. Kini posisi itu diduduki oleh Edwin Low yang sudah bergabung dengan Credit Suisse sejak
Sebelum bergabung dengan Credit Suisse, ia bekerja di Schroders Australia dan firma hukum Mallesons Stephen Jaques sebagai pengacara.
Edwin memiliki gelar Bachelor of Jurisprudence dan Bachelor of Laws dari University of Western Australia serta MBA dari Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales.
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Brit eaton biography for kids This book offers readers a not-so-subtle nudge to go deeper in the recovery space for a transformative encounter with Father God to heal from those wounds and lead the promised Missing: brit eaton.
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Helman Sitohang
Credit Suisse’s Asia Pacific CEO Helman Sitohang is a consummate dealmaker in the truest sense, overseeing over US$ billion worth of capital-raising deals, and mergers and acquisitions in just over 20 years at the bank.
He joined the Swiss bank in at the height of the Asian financial crisis, and endured mass unemployment, food shortages and economic upheaval in his home country of Indonesia to stay the course, rejecting attractive offers from banks in Europe. By , Sitohang was country CEO for Credit Suisse in Indonesia, occupying the position until when he began to take on more regional responsibilities. He was appointed Asia Pacific CEO in
The graduate of Indonesia’s Bandung Institute of Technology has had an enviable run at the helm of Credit Suisse; under his watch, the financial institution was named Best Investment Bank, Financing House and Wealth Manager in Asia by Euromoney in and Sitohang himself was the recipient of FinanceAsia’s Outstanding Achievement Award in
Awards
Outstanding Achievement Award (FinanceAsia)
Did You Know?
Born in Prague to a Slovakian mother and Indonesian father, Sitohang actually embarked on a
, Jakarta - Diaspora Indonesia tak bisa dipandang sebelah mata. Tak hanya bekerja di luar negeri, para diaspora Indonesia menjadi pucuk pimpinan di beberapa perusahaan dan juga lembaga internasional. Ada juga diaspora Indonesia yang sukses berwirausaha di luar negeri.
Salah satu diaspora Indonesia yang sukses adalah Helman Sitohang. Pria kelahiran ini menjadi orang pertama dari Indonesia yang menjabat sebagai Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik.
Helman telah menduduki posisi tersebut kurang lebih selama dua setengah tahun. Untuk menjadi CEO Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik, lulusan Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) ini harus mengalahkan kandidat dari negara lain dan tentu saja kandidat dari kantor pusat Zurich, Swiss tersebut.
Helman cukup bangga bisa menjadi CEO Credit Suisse Asia-Pasifik. Di industri keuangan, jarang sekali orang Indonesia bisa menduduki posisi tinggi di perusahaan atau lembaga internasional.
"Saya selalu ditanya berasal dari mana dan saya jawab dari Indonesia. Mereka kaget karena ada juga bankir yang handal dari Indonesia," jelasnya dalam acara Kongres ke-4 Diaspora Indonesia di Jakarta.
Berikut ini petikan wawancara dengan Helman Si
Credit Suisse, bank investasi mengumumkan perubahan susunan manajemen. Salah satunya, Helman Sitohang diangkat menjadi Senior Advisor to the Group CEO.
Dikutip dari laman Credit Suisse, Rabu (27/4/), Helman akan fokus pada klien inti dan pengembangan strategis di kawasan Asia Pasifik. Helman juga akan bertugas di Dewan Penasihat Asia Pasifik.
Helman bergabung dengan Credit Suisse pada dan sudah memegang peran senior di perusahaan termasuk Kepala Bank Investasi di Asia Pasifik.
ADVERTISEMENT
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT
Helman sebelumnya menduduki kursi CEO Asia Pasifik. Kini posisi itu diduduki oleh Edwin Low yang sudah bergabung dengan Credit Suisse sejak
Sebelum bergabung dengan Credit Suisse, ia bekerja di Schroders Australia dan firma hukum Mallesons Stephen Jaques sebagai pengacara.
Edwin memiliki gelar Bachelor of Jurisprudence dan Bachelor of Laws dari University of Western Australia serta MBA dari Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales.
Simak juga Video: Soraya Cassandra, Hijaukan Secuil Lahan di Tanah Urban
[Gambas:Video 20detik]
(ara/ang)Biographies you may also like
Brit eaton biography for kids This book offers readers a not-so-subtle nudge to go deeper in the recovery space for a transformative encounter with Father God to heal from those wounds and lead the promised Missing: brit eaton.
Wing shya biography for kids Shya L’Amour, whose real name is Nicole Marie Algarin, is a music artist and a songwriter. She drew her first breath in Tampa, Florida, and was raised alongside two elder brothers, including Missing: wing shya.
Ford hubbard iii biography of abraham Abraham Ford is a main character and a survivor of the outbreak in AMC's The Walking Dead introduced in the fourth season. Before the outbreak, he was a U.S. Army g: ford hubbard iii.
Oru janmam autobiography for kids Discover engaging autobiography topics for Class 5 students. Enhance creativity and writing skills with our curated list of fun and inspiring ideas for young g: oru janmam.
Nathan hale timeline for kids Nathan Hale of the 19th Regiment of the Continental Army stepped forward and become one of the first known American spies of the Revolutionary War. After getting caught he was hung. .
Biography of abubakar ladan zaria forman American Artist Zaria Forman has proved her skill with her hyper realist, large-scale pastel drawings of remote landscapes. From reconstructing the melting ice in Greenland .
David choreographer for nsync NSYNC’s choreographer revealed that the dance in the song’s music video was connected to the apocalypse. He also compared the dance to famous moves by Michael .