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A List of 28 Recent Science Biographies for Kids (Toddlers and Up)

If your house is anything like ours, you probably have books&#;personally owned or library-borrowed&#;filling up your kid(s)&#; room. We have STEM-related and non STEM-related books alike. Many of our STEM books focus on various concepts, but some instead are science biographies my wife and I use to introduce our daughter to various scientists and their achievements.

This list focuses on favorably reviewed science biographies for kids published in the last 5 years. Or, biographies already announced and scheduled to be published in

A few may be more inventors or mathematicians than scientists, but their achievements are no less important. And their biographies have just as much ability to spark an interest for science in kids.

Marie Curie (Little People, Big Dreams)

Brief Biography:

Marie Curie&#;s accomplishments are all the more amazing given the societal roadblocks she had to overcome: being a woman in the late 19th and early 20th century. She was the first woman to receive the Nobel Prize in and helped discover the existence of radium and polonium (named after her native country Poland).

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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

One of the most common projects in elementary school, especially around grades is a biography project or book report.

It can be tricky to find biography books for kids that hit that sweet spot between a picture book and an absolutely overwhelming non-fiction tome (lots of biographies lean too far into the young adult realm and they&#;re just too hefty for an elementary school reader!).

Here are some great options that are interesting, readable and perfect for school or personal reading!

(P.S. If you&#;re looking for biography series like the extremely popular &#;Who Was. . .?&#; series, I have a whole list of favorites here! The books on that list tend to steer a little younger and shorter).

10+ Great Kids Biography Books

The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum by Candace Fleming
If your child was obsessed with The Greatest Showman, this book is for them. It is almost unreal how fascinating the real P.T. Barnum was and what a life he lead. I included this one on the family reads section in the Summer Reading Guide. (Full review here)

Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Boa

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

Long Walk to Freedom by Chris van Wyk and Nelson Mandela.
Shark Lady by Jess Keating.
The Brontës Children of the Moors by Mick Manning and Brita Granström.
On Wings of Words by Jennifer Berne.
Rise by Bethany Hegedus.
The Great Stink by Colleen Paeff and Nancy Carpenter.

One Day in Wonderland by Kathleen Krull & Júlia Sardà

This beautifully illustrated large-format pi


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