Reviews by Category: Biography

Teen Review
Marie Curie: Physics and Chemistry Pioneer by Katherine Krieg

Marie Curie: Physics and Chemistry Pioneer

By Kathrine Krieg
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 26, 2025

This book tells the story of Marie Curie, a smart and brave scientist born in Poland who later worked in France. She discovered two new elements called radium and polonium. Also, she was the first person ever to win two Nobel Prizes, one for physics and one for chemistry. The book talks about her life from when she was young to when she made big science discoveries. It also has quotes, pictures and fun activities to help kids understand their work and why it’s important.

Teen Review
Who Is Temple Grandin? by Patricia Brennan Demuth

Who Is Temple Grandin?

By Patricia Brennan Demuth
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 26, 2025

This book tells the story of Temple Grandin, a scientist with autism who helped make life better for farm animals. As a child, she found it hard to talk to people, but felt calm around animals. She used her different way of thinking to invent helpful tools and became an expert in animal behavior. Temple is now known for her smart ideas, kindness and for helping people understand that being different can be a strength.

Teen Review
Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India by Alexis Burling

Narendra Modi: Prime Minister of India

By Alexis Burling
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 26, 2025

This book introduces young readers to Narendra Modi, India's prime minister, and his political journey. It starts with his humble beginnings and early rise in politics, then covers major moments such as becoming Prime Minister in 2014. It explains important issues and controversies, showing how he led the country and the challenges he faced. The book includes helpful extras like infographics, country facts and questions for discussion, plus photos that bring the story to life.

Teen Review
Joel Embiid by Kerrily Sapet

Joel Embiid

By Kerrily Sapet
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 26, 2025

This book tells the true story of Joel Embiid, a boy from Cameroon who didn’t start playing basketball until he was 15 years old. He was inspired by a video of another African basketball player, Hakeem Olajuwon. Joel worked hard, moved to the United States and played college basketball at the University of Kansas. Life was not easy, he faced injuries, learned a new language and dealt with the loss of his younger brother. But he never gave up. He was chosen to play in the NBA for the Philadelphia 76ers. After more hard work and recovery, he became one of the best players in the league.

Teen Review
Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light  book cover

Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light

By Jon M. Fishman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 20, 2025

Martin Luther King Jr.: Walking in the Light tells young readers about the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a brave man who helped change unfair laws in America. It starts with his childhood in Atlanta, Georgia, his school years, and how he learned about peaceful protest from a leader named Mahatma Gandhi. The book talks about important events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, and Dr. King’s famous "I Have a Dream" speech. It explains these moments in a way that is easy to understand.

Teen Review
Who Was Confucius? book cover

Who Was Confucius?

By Michael Burgan
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 18, 2025

Who Was Confucius? is about a wise and thoughtful teacher from ancient China who lived over 2,000 years ago. He believed that people should treat each other with kindness, respect, and fairness. He also thought that learning, hard work, and doing the right thing were very important. The book shares stories from his life, explains the lessons he taught, and shows how he became one of the most important teachers in history.

Teen Review
Who Was Jackie Robinson? book cover

Who Was Jackie Robinson?

By Gail Herman
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 18, 2025

Who Was Jackie Robinson? tells the inspiring story of the first African American to play Major League Baseball in modern times. The book starts with Jackie’s childhood, showing how much, he loved sports and how he faced unfair treatment because of his skin color. As he grew up, Jackie went to college, joined the military, and then made history by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947. He faced mean fans and unfair rules, but he stayed strong and didn’t give up.

Teen Review
Who Was Jim Henson? book cover

Who Was Jim Henson?

By Joan Holub
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 17, 2025

Who Was Jim Henson? tells the life story of the creative genius behind the Muppets. From a curious and imaginative boy in Mississippi to a world-famous puppeteer and director, Henson’s journey is filled with creativity, innovation, and a desire to bring joy to others. The book highlights his early interest in television, the creation of beloved characters like Kermit the Frog, and his impact on children’s television through Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.

Teen Review
Who Were the Brothers Grimm? by Avery Reed

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

By Avery Reed
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 11, 2025

This book tells the story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, two brothers from Germany who loved stories. They lived a long time ago, in the 1800s, and worked as teachers and librarians. The Brothers Grimm are best known for writing down old fairy tales like Cinderella, Snow White, Hansel and Gretel and Rapunzel. People used to tell these stories out loud, but the brothers wrote them down so they wouldn’t be lost. The book shows how they collected the stories and how their fairy tales became famous all over the world.

Teen Review
Who Was Babe Ruth? by Joan Holub

Who Was Babe Ruth?

By Joan Holub
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 11, 2025

This tells the story of George Herman “Babe” Ruth, a boy from a poor family in Baltimore who grew up to be one of baseball’s biggest stars. As a child, he got into trouble and was sent to a special school, where a kind teacher, Brother Mathias, helped him discover his love for baseball. By the time Babe was 19, he was already playing professional baseball. He played for the Baltimore Orioles, the Boston Red Sox and became super famous as a home-run hitter with the New York Yankees.

Browse by Tag