Collection: Junior Biography

The 'Author Biographies' series introduces young readers to some of their favourite authors. Each book looks at one author's life, inspiration, and most famous books. This book is about A.A. Milne.

In this sequel to 'Young Abe Lincoln', Harness provides an unforgettably human picture of Lincoln striving for the presidency and during the Civil War years.

Abraham Lincoln helped abolish slavery and unify the United States. This biography follows the young Abe, who spent just over one year in school, through his life to his greatest achievements as the sixteenth president of the United States - with plenty of laughs along the way.

Ada Lovelace was an incredible woman who was ahead of her time. She was the lesser-known daughter of the poet Byron and came up with computer programming over 100 years before the first computer!

Ada Lovelace's brilliant talent for mathematics and huge imagination helped to pave the way for the invention of the computer software that powers the world around us. Every time you play a computer game or talk with a friend on your smartphone, you can only do so because of the pioneering work b...

In this volume we follow the daughter of Lord Byron as she overcomes challenges both personal and scientific, dealing with her mother's controlling behaviour and the indifference or derision of male scientists to become a pioneering and hugely-important figure in the rise of computer technology.

Did you know that Adele's musical career started by her friend posting a demo of her singing on MySpace? From recording tracks in her bedroom to winning an Academy Award for best song, Adele has had the career that many musicians dream of! Here, readers can get a close-up view of Adele - from her...

Part of a series of biographies for pupils working at Key Stages Three and Four, this volume includes black and white and colour images and a straightforward text to help the reader gain an understanding of Hitler and his impact on the world at large.

Leading Lives is a series aimed at secondary school students. Each book in the series focuses on a leading figure, explores his or her life and achievements and considers the links between that individual and the history and events of the time.