Reviews by Category: Nonfiction

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Who is J.K. Rowling? by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso

Who is J.K. Rowling?

By Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Jun 3, 2025

This book tells the inspiring story of J.K. Rowling, the author who wrote the famous Harry Potter books. It starts with her childhood, when she loved to read and make up stories. As she grew up, life was sometimes hard, she didn’t have much money and raised her daughter on her own. One day, while riding a train, she got the idea for Harry Potter. Even though many publishers said no to her book, she didn’t give up. She kept trying until someone finally said yes and her books became loved all around the world.

Teen Review
 ACT Prep 2024 edition book cover

ACT Prep 2024 edition

By The Princeton Review
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Jun 2, 2025

ACT Prep is a book used to prepare students taking the ACT. It covers the concepts you need to know for the test, honing in on individual concepts in each subject (ELA, Math, Reading, and Science). There is also a review on the Writing section for anyone who plans to take it. There are also plenty of test strategies covered and things you need to do on test day.

Teen Review
Who Was Booker T. Washington? by James Buckley

Who Was Booker T. Washington?

By James Buckley
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 17, 2025

Who Was Booker T. Washington tells the amazing story of a man who was born a slave, but grew up to be a strong and smart leader. When he was a boy, life was very hard, but he never gave up. He wanted to learn so badly that he walked miles just to go to school. He believed that getting a good education, working hard and being patient could help Black people have better lives. He started a school called Tuskegee Institute to help Black students learn important skills.

Teen Review
AP Human Geography Premium Prep by The Princeton Review

AP Human Geography Premium Prep

By The Princeton Review
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
May 17, 2025

AP Human Geography Premium Prep is a book used to prepare students taking AP human geography for the AP test in May. It covers all topics required by the College Board from the textbook, by unit. In addition, there are brief multiple-choice practice questions after each chapter to help a student review. It contains multiple full practice tests as well as more online tests that you can print out and use. 

Teen Review
Who Was Sitting Bull? by Stephanie Spinner

Who Was Sitting Bull?

By Stephanie Spinner
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

This book tells the story of Sitting Bull, a brave and smart leader of the Lakota Sioux people. The book starts with his childhood, showing how he learned to ride horses and hunt. He worked hard and became known for his courage and leadership. As he grew older, Sitting Bull stood up to protect his land and his people when the U.S. government tried to take it away. The book talks about big events like the Battle of Little Bighorn, where he and his warriors won a famous fight.

Teen Review
Who Was Chuck Jones? by Jim Gigliotti

Who Was Chuck Jones?

By Jim Gigliotti
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

This book tells the fun story of Chuck Jones, the man who helped make famous cartoons like Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. When Chuck was a kid, he loved to draw and make people laugh. He worked hard and became a top cartoon maker at Warner Bros., where he made lots of silly and smart cartoons. The book also talks about Chuck’s childhood and how he kept going even when things were hard. He never gave up on his dream of being an artist. His cartoons were not just funny, they were full of creativity and fun ideas that made people smile.

Teen Review
Who is Genghis Khan? by Nico Medina

Who Was Genghis Khan?

By Nico Medina
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
May 15, 2025

This book tells the story of Genghis Khan, a strong and powerful leader from long ago. He was born as Temujin in Mongolia in the 1100s. His early life was hard because his father died, and his family had to fight to survive. But, Temujin was brave and smart. He brought many Mongol tribes together and became their leader. The book shows how he led his army across Asia and Europe using good planning and discipline. He also made new rules, helped trade grow and supported learning. Even though he was a tough warrior, the book explains how his ideas and actions changed the world in big ways.

Teen Review
Impossible Escape book cover

Impossible Escape

By Steve Sheinkin
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Nirvaan M.
Apr 21, 2025

Steve Sheinkin wrote the book Impossible Escape. It is a true story of heroism and survival in Nazi Europe. The book is based in 1942, Nazi occupied Slovakia. Teenager Rudi Vrba is trying to escape to freedom but is captured by Nazi Secret Service. He is sent to one of the most dreaded concentration camps in Germany, Auschwitz. After spending two years in the most notorious camp, suffering from intolerable and inhumane conditions, he's had enough. It's time to escape. 

Teen Review
Who is Maurice Sendak? by Janet B. Pascal

Who is Maurice Sendak?

By Janet B. Pascal
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Apr 18, 2025

This book tells the story of Maurice Sendak, the famous writer and artist who made Where the Wild Things Are. It starts with his childhood in Brooklyn, New York, where he liked to draw and make up stories. The book shows how he grew up to become an artist, worked on books and cartoons and made some of the most loved kids' stories. It also talks about some of the hard times he had, like being sick and feeling different from others.

Teen Review
Who is Stacey Abrams? by Shelia P. Moses

Who is Stacey Abrams?

By Shelia P. Moses
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Rishi Tek
Apr 17, 2025

Stacey Abrams is a strong leader in American politics and works hard to protect voting rights. The book starts with her childhood in Mississippi and Georgia. She grew up in a big family that believed in learning and working hard. It shows how she was a smart and determined student who always dreamed big. The book talks about how Stacey became a lawyer, author and leader. It also explains how she ran for governor of Georgia. Even though she didn’t win, she didn’t give up. Instead, she worked to help more people vote and make sure everyone’s voice is heard.

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