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3) Jeff Kinney
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
A brief, illustrated biography of author Jeff Kinney, describing what inspired him to write, how he comes up with story ideas, and which authors have influenced him, and including information on his childhood, education, and career.
4) Rick Riordan
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
710L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography introduces readers to Rick Riordan, best-selling author of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians series. Readers will learn about Riordan's childhood in Texas, his career as a teacher there and in California, his early success with his adult mystery novel series about Tres Navarre, and the family inspiration for his Percy Jackson series, about a boy with ADHD and dyslexia. Readers will discover Riordan's lifelong love of mythology, which...
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
670L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This biography introduces readers to the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, Walter Dean Myers. Readers will learn about Myer's childhood in Harlem, his difficulty in school with a speech impediment, and the inspiration behind his award-winning titles." -- From publisher website.
6) Dr. Seuss
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
570L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will introduce readers to the life and works of Dr. Seuss, including The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
7) R.L. Stine
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will introduce readers to the life and works of R.L. Stine, including the Goosebumps and Fear Street series. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to the life and works of Charles Schulz, including "Peanuts" and his Charlie Brown character. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
9) Judy Blume
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
720L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces children's author, Judy Blume, including her early life, books, and legacy. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
10) Mo Willems
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
590L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
This title will introduce readers to the life and works of Mo Willems, including the Pigeon and Elephant & Piggie series. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Kids Jumbo, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Lexile measure
680L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
Introduces children's author, Jacqueline Woodson, including her early life, books, and legacy. Complete with photographs and a timeline.
12) J.R.R. Tolkien
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
13) Dr. Seuss
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
14) Kate DiCamillo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
15) Cynthia Rylant
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
16) Tomie de Paola
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2000
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the author-illustrator who has won numerous awards and prizes, including the Caldecott Medal, for his children's books.
17) Wanda Gág
Author
Series
Twayne's United States authors volume TUSAS 645
Pub. Date
1994
Physical Desc
xiv, 144 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
There was once a family of seven brothers and sisters. Sadly, their father, an artist frustrated in his ambitions, died when the oldest child, a girl, was only fifteen. His dying wish was that she take up his dream of becoming a successful artist: "What Papa couldn't do," he told her, "Wanda would have to finish." It is hard to say how much her father's request urged Wanda Gag on to become the accomplished graphic artist, illustrator, and author that...
19) C.S. Lewis
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm.
Language
English