Collection: Young Adult Biography

Alan Turing was one of the most influential thinkers of the 20th century. He created one of the first designs for a stored-program computer and is widely considered to be the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. During World War II, Turing worked for the Government Code and Cyp...

Alexander of Macedon has one, wild dream: to rule the world. And with his childhood friends and his beloved horse Bucephalas, he sets out from his home in Ancient Greece to do just that. With historian Dominic Sandbrook as our guide, join Alexander on his incredible journey, travelling through th...

The books that comprise this series are written for primary school children. Each volume focuses upon a particular children's author and profiles that author's life in a way that younger readers can relate to.

Amir Khan recently won his first WBA world title, but it took hard work and dedication to get there. His rise from a small gym in Bolton to being Britain's youngest boxing world champion is an inspirational story that doesn't pull any punches.

Amy Winehouse is the most talked about singer-songwriter of her generation. But who is the real Amy Winehouse? This biography traces her story from her childhood in North London, through her eventful time at Sylvia Young Theatre School and her early steps to fame, to her troubles with alcohol and...

Written shortly before his assassination in 1965, this autobiography of Malcolm X traces his life from its violent beginnings in the Harlem Ghetto to his becoming one of the most important political figures of his time, and an icon in ours.

'Front-Page Lives' biographies not only cover the lives of these influential individuals, but also include feature pages highlighting some of the major events of the time.

Aimed at young adults, 'Lerner Biographies' offers a cradle-to-grave perspective of a famous figure. Over 100 pages long, they are ideal for reports, and are illustrated throughout. This book focuses on Bob Dylan.

Omar Sharif grew up in London surrounded by gangs with fierce loyalties. Carrying a knife offered him protection; belonging; family. But after three of his friends were murdered, Omar sought to change his life. He is now a Pride of Britain Award winner and coach who inspires teens and young peopl...

This is a book about me. Unfortunately, I didn't write it - my mum did. Let me tell you now that 98% of it is total lies. Actually, I'm pretty sure this book is illegal. So if you've bought it, you've basically supported a criminal. How does that feel? I think she's getting me back for my first d...