Here are the top 30 biographies books for 8 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. God’s Graffiti: Inspiring Stories for Teens
by: Romal J. Tune Release date: Jun 18, 2013 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
•Stop past pain and failure from hindering your future
•Value good and bad experiences and use them as building blocks for success
•Deal with your anger and fear to become emotionally whole and healthy
•Restore broken relationships and see the victory in God
Both practical and inspirational, this Bible study celebrates men and women in Scripture who left troubled pasts behinds to claim purpose-filled futures!
2. Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom (Caldecott Honor Book)
by: Carole Boston Weatherford, Kadir Nelson Release date: Aug 08, 2006 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Gifts from the Enemy (The humanKIND Project)
by: Trudy Ludwig, Craig Orback Release date: Apr 04, 2014 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Ordinary People Change the World Gift Set (Ordinary People Change World)
by: Brad Meltzer Release date: Oct 20, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
What makes a hero? Brad Meltzer and illustrator Christopher Eliopoulos answer that question, one great role model at a time. And now you can buy the first four—Abraham Lincoln, Amelia Earhart, Rosa Parks, and Albert Einstein—together in a wonderfully designed slipcase that includes an exclusive, autographed print, suitable for framing.
“This is not just a series of books,” says bestselling author Brad Meltzer. “This is my dream for my daughter. My dream for my sons. These aren’t just the stories of famous people. They’re what we’re all capable of on our very best days. This is our history and, I hope, our greatest legacy.”
5. Who Is Wayne Gretzky? (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Who Was…?)
by: Gail Herman, Ted Hammond Release date: Feb 05, 2015 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
6. The Underground Abductor (Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales #5): An Abolitionist Tale about Harriet Tubman
by: Nathan Hale Release date: Apr 21, 2015 Number of Pages: 128 Find in Library Read Review |
7. A Life Not with Standing
by: Chava Willig Levy Release date: Dec 04, 2013 Number of Pages: 250 Find in Library Read Review |
But most of all, A Life Not with Standing tells a story beyond Chava Willig Levy’s polio chronicle: how calamities can befall innocent people and how those calamities can evolve into and, in fact, become ingredients of and prerequisites for ensuing joy.
8. FIELDHOUSE
by: Scott Novosel Release date: Dec 04, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
“Novosel’s autobiographical narrative of self-determination inspires and delights, in large part because it isn’t a lofty tale of grandiose achievement but a humble one; he merely wants, and earns, a chance to show what he’s got.” – Publisher’s Weekly
“The perfect book to help you inspire your kids and grandkids… while re-inspiring yourself!” – Rick “Shaq” Goldstein, author of 669 reviews for Amazon
Based on actual events, FIELDHOUSE is a story of embracing adversity through challenges, teamwork, perseverance, grit, determination, and a positive attitude!
Fieldhouse follows Scotty Novosel on his journey to play basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. What he lacks in size he makes up for in heart, but countless obstacles and a devastating setback push his dream further and further out of reach… With incredible persistence, positive energy, and help from a cast of endearing characters, Scotty discovers just what it takes to transform vision into reality!
In March 1995, Scott Novosel started for the Kansas Jayhawks in the Big 8 Championship game. For the next 20 years, through endless determination and a mantra of never giving up, Scott completed the all ages graphic novel FIELDHOUSE with the help of the Eisner Award nominated artist Sam Sharpe. Together the duo produced an instant classic! The story of the making of the book was featured on Sports Illustrated.
Find out why parents, teachers, librarians, parents, and grandparents are declaring FIELDHOUSE a “MUST READ!
(Scott Novosel)
9. The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can: A True Story
by: Tererai Trent, Jan Spivey Gilchrist Release date: Oct 06, 2015 Number of Pages: 40 Find in Library Read Review |
This is the story of a little girl with big dreams.
All the girl ever wanted was an education. But in Rhodesia, education for girls was nearly impossible.
So she taught herself to read and write with her brother’s schoolbooks and to count while watching cattle graze.
When the girl became a young wife and mother, she wrote her goals on a scrap of paper and buried them in a can—an ancient ritual that reminded her that she couldn’t give up on her dreams.
She dreamed of going to America and earning one degree; then a second, even higher; and a third, the highest. And she hoped to bring education to all the girls and boys of her village.
Would her dreams ever come true?
Illustrated with Jan Spivey Gilchrist’s graceful watercolors, Dr. Tererai Trent’s true story of perseverance is sure to inspire readers of all ages.
From the Hardcover edition.
10. Ann Silver: ONE WAY, DEAF WAY
by: James W Van Manen Release date: Jun 30, 2012 Number of Pages: 198 Find in Library Read Review |
11. WWE John Cena (DK READERS)
by: BradyGames Release date: Oct 05, 2009 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
All WWE programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans, wrestling moves, trademarks, logos and copyrights are the exclusive property of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. © 2009 World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
12. Who Was Steve Irwin? (Who Was…?)
by: Dina Anastasio, Jim Eldridge Release date: May 19, 2015 Number of Pages: 114 Find in Library Read Review |
Steve Irwin did not have a typical childhood. Born in Melbourne, Australia, on February 22, 1962, he was raised on the wildlife park his parents owned. He cared for the animals and especially loved reptiles–he got a python for his sixth birthday! At nine years old, Steve was already helping his father wrestle small crocodiles. He became a crocodile trapper after graduating high school, catching the creatures before dangerous poachers could. Steve met his wife, Terri, at his family’s park, and instead of a honeymoon, the pair filmed a wildlife documentary that led to the creation of the well-known series The Crocodile Hunter. Tragically, Steve was killed on September 4, 2006 while filming a documentary when a stingray attacked, piercing his heart. He was forty-four years old. However, his life’s work obviously still strikes a chord with kids who voted him the winner of the 100th Who Was…? title.
13. Lolek – The Boy Who Became Pope John Paul II
by: Mary Hramiec Hoffman, Mark Hoffman, Mary Hramiec Hoffman Release date: Dec 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 56 Find in Library Read Review |
14. Stephen Curry: The Children’s Book: The Boy Who Never Gave Up
by: Anthony Curcio Release date: Aug 17, 2016 Number of Pages: 24 Find in Library Read Review |
Against all odds, this small boy who follows his dream, not only makes it to the NBA, but becomes one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball.
Children’s/Kids Picture Book Biography K-5
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15. Who Was Clara Barton? (Who Was…?)
by: Stephanie Spinner, David Groff Release date: Jul 24, 2014 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Mary Slessor: Missionary Mother
by: Terri B. Kelly Release date: Feb 28, 2014 Number of Pages: 176 Find in Library Read Review |
17. Our Presidents Rock!
by: Juliette Turner Release date: Sep 30, 2014 Number of Pages: 320 Find in Library Read Review |
Did You Know …
John Quincy Adams owned a pet alligator? Ulysses S. Grant received a ticket for riding his horse too fast down the streets of Washington, D.C.? Gerald R. Ford briefly worked as a fashion model?
You are invited on a totally unique journey through presidential history with Juliette Turner, the National Youth Director of Constituting America. Through fun cartoons, quotes, great graphics, and Juliette’s quirky sense of humor, you’ll discover tons of fun new facts about the presidents of the United States and the role of the executive branch. These aren’t just a bunch of old men in suits! Many of them were ordinary people like you who overcame trials in order to become America’s leader, and all of them entered the political arena with the goal of protecting the country they loved. Written for kids by a kid, Juliette’s passion and excitement breathes new life into American history and the role of one of the most powerful positions in the world.
18. TOTALLY JTT: JOHNATHAN TAYLOR THOMAS
by: Michael Johns Release date: Jan 01, 1996 Number of Pages: 159 Find in Library Read Review |
19. A Children’s Illustrated History of Presidential Assassination
by: Bryan L Young, Erin Kubinek, Scout Young, Paul S Kemp Release date: Mar 27, 2014 Number of Pages: 190 Find in Library Read Review |
20. Kristoph and the First Christmas Tree
by: Claudia Cangilla McAdam, David Hill Release date: Oct 28, 2015 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Simone Biles: Superstar of Gymnastics: GymnStars Volume 6
by: Christine Dzidrums, Ricardo Bufolin, Joseph Dzidrums Release date: Dec 29, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
22. Lulu’s Christmas Story: A True Story of Faith and Hope During the Great Depression
by: Ludmilla Bollow Release date: Oct 20, 2014 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
Christmas is eagerly awaited by Lulu, a young girl living in a small Wisconsin town during the Great Depression. Anticipation is transformed into anxiety when Daddy loses his job, doubts about Santa flicker, and that Shirley Temple doll seems further away than ever. Mama reveals her own brutal Christmas as an orphan, adding new worries. But it’s Lulu’s deep faith and vibrant hope that keeps her looking forward to each new day and the glorious gift of Christmas. In her touching memoir, Ludmilla Bollow, an award-winning playwright and novelist, recounts the year before her family’s toughest Christmas. There’s a haunting encounter with freaks at a circus sideshow, the heartbreaking loss of the town’s recluse who was committed to finding true love, a disastrous Thanksgiving at Grandma’s, and, of course, the long-awaited Christmas! Lulu’s spirit of love and joy radiates throughout this emotional recall of family life during hard times.
(Ludmilla Bollow)
23. No Place Else
by: Floyd Wesley Brosman, Barbara J. Fandrich Release date: May 28, 2008 Number of Pages: 241 Find in Library Read Review |
24. Alex the Parrot: No Ordinary Bird: A True Story
by: Stephanie Spinner, Meilo So Release date: Oct 09, 2012 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
His intelligence surprised everyone, including Irene. He learned to count, add, and subtract; to recognize shapes, sizes, and colors; and to speak, and understand, hundreds of words. These were things no other animal could do. Alex wasn’t supposed to have the brainpower to do them, either. But he did them anyway.
Accompanied by Meilo So’s stunning illustrations, Alex and Irene’s story is one of groundbreaking discoveries about animal intelligence, hard work, and the loving bonds of a unique friendship.
25. For the Love of Texas: Tell Me about the Colonists!
by: Betsy Christian, George Christian, Chris A. Gruszka, Henry Williams (H.W.) Brands Release date: Jul 09, 2013 Number of Pages: 112 Find in Library Read Review |
26. Eagle on Ice: Eagle Scout Paul Siple’s Antarctic Adventures with Commander Byrd
by: Patricia Potter Wilson, Roger Leslie Release date: Nov 03, 2008 Number of Pages: 204 Find in Library Read Review |
After Byrd’s successful North Pole expedition in 1926, he set out to become the first person to fly over the South Pole, via the Antarctic. When he announced that one lucky teen explorer would be chosen to accompany him, he caught the attention of Eagle Scout Paul Siple, who met all of the criteria with flying colors. Exhilarated by the challenge and inspired by the opportunity to meet and work with his hero, Paul could not believe his good fortune when he was selected!
This fascinating book, by authors Patricia Potter Wilson and Roger Leslie, expertly tells the story of nineteen-year-old Paul Siple’s awesome adventures with Commander Byrd. It is a delightful and straightforward narrative for young readers grades five through nine, filled with fun pictures and illustrations, that will long remain in every young reader’s imagination and heart.
27. George Washington: Soldier, Hero, President
by: Justine Korman, Ron Fontes Release date: Apr 09, 2009 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
28. The Scrapbook of My Life
by: Alfie Deyes Release date: Apr 26, 2016 Number of Pages: 184 Find in Library Read Review |
From his early days as a budding amateur vlogger, through to everyone’s favorite YouTube superstar, Alfie Deyes’ story is the stuff of dreams. With millions of followers across the world, his unique brand of nothingness has come to define a generation, while his YouTube channel continues to gain new followers on a daily basis.
Now, for the very first time, Alfie talks about how it all began…From growing up on the sunny south coast of England, having fun with friends and thinking up pranks, dares, and silly activities throughout the long summer holidays in Brighton, through to recording his first ever vlog at the age of 15, The Scrapbook of My Life is the story of how a young, ambitious kid with a big character took the world by storm.
But The Scrapbook of My Life isn’t a typical autobiography. Join Alfie as he recalls his first childhood memories, his first day at school, his first ever job, and how he has moved from his hometown to the wide-eyed metropolis of London–and fill in your own pages alongside your favorite YouTube star! With alternate pages for readers to complete, including pages for sticking photographs, completing stats and facts, and collecting souvenirs, The Scrapbook of My Life is the ultimate journal for PointlessBlog fans, old and new!
29. Who Wins?: 100 Historical Figures Go Head-to-Head and You Decide the Winner!
by: Clay Swartz, Tom Booth Release date: Jul 12, 2016 Number of Pages: 104 Find in Library Read Review |
Mixing and matching 100 historical figures in 50 competitive categories, from Ping-Pong to climbing Mount Everest, Who Wins? turns history into a compelling game, which means kids learn while having fun in the process. Each of the famous people is given a short bio and ranked in six categories—bravery, leadership, artistry, wealth, wisdom, and fitness.
And because there are no right answers, the reader decides, and in the very act of deciding and justifying the answer, real learning has taken place.
30. Paul Brand: Helping Hands (Christian Heroes: Then & Now)
by: Janet Benge, Geoff Benge Release date: Mar 20, 2011 Number of Pages: 208 Find in Library Read Review |
The son of missionary parents, Paul Brand did not plan on becoming a doctor. After training as a builder, he was called by God into medicine and spent a lifetime treating leprosy and restoring hope to thousands of sufferers.
Dr. Paul Brand became the first surgeon in the world to use reconstructive surgery to correct the deformities of leprosy in the hands and feet. He strove to eliminate the stigma of the disease and rebuild the lives of those destroyed by it. A humble, brilliant servant, he influenced faith and medical communities around the world, reminding us that all men are created in the image of God.
Best Selling Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
Recommended Books for 8 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
- Children’s Cookbooks
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