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. As an Amazon Associate earns from qualifying purchases. This beautifully illustrated large-format pi
. . Stanley smith stevens biography for kids S. S. Stevens was born in Ogden, Utah, on November 4, , to Stanley and Adeline (Smith) Stevens. He attended Mormon schools in Salt Lake City and after graduation from high school Missing: biography. Music artist biography templates for students Generate unique biographies tailored to each musician’s style, genre, and background. Our AI analyzes key career highlights and artistic influences to craft authentic narratives. Missing: students. Quien fue agrippina vaganova biography Agrippina Yákovlevna Vagánova (en ruso Агриппина Яковлевна Ваганова; 6 de julio de –5 de noviembre de ) fue una maestra de ballet rusa que desarrolló el método Vagánova, Missing: biography. Gary paulsen life biography of bo Early life. Gary Paulsen, a well-known writer for young people all over the world, was born on May 17, , in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His father, Oscar Paulsen, was a World War II veteran who fought in the military in Europe, while his mother, Eunice Paulsen, worked in a Chicago ammunition plant. Paulsen has loved books since he was a child. Action thalapathi dinesh biography of albert Albert Einstein is probably the world’s most famous scientist but how much about him do you really know? Here is a short biography of the father of quantum theory. Jonas bjerre poulsen apartment for rent Step into the inspiring Linie Design brand store where architectural poetry unfolds alongside handwoven and unique rugs on display. Here, brushed aluminum and natural limestone Missing: jonas bjerre poulsen.
Biographies and autobiographies books for children and teens &#; our recommendations
Biographies and autobiographies for KS1
One Day in Wonderland by Kathleen Krull & Júlia Sardà
Biographies you may also like