Biographies

Stephen King

Icon:

Chronicles the life of writer Stephen King and contains critical essays exploring the themes, symbols, and ideas found in his work.

American Genius (Mini-Series) (2015)

Icon:

Behind every great genius was a great rival - an unstoppable adversary whose incredible vision, determination and ambition is their match. Out of their struggles came the world's most brilliant inventions. In a stunning 8-part mini-series, AMERICAN GENIUS reveals the fateful forces behind the greatest competitions for innovation.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

06:00

Who Was...?

Icon:

Content Area:

Social Studies

Isaac Newton: Giants of Science (Unabridged)

Icon:

Kathleen Krull has received numerous accolades from publications such as Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal for her biographies for young readers. Here she profiles Sir Isaac Newton - the father of calculus and the man who pioneered studies of gravity.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1000L

Length:

02:16

Isaac Newton: Giants of Science (Unabridged)

Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Icon:

Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest.

Author:

Kathleen Krull

Grade Level:

Middle

Lexile:

1070L

Length:

02:06

Lives of the Writers: Comedies, Tragedies (and What the Neighbors Thought)

Who Was Amelia Earhart? (Unabridged)

Icon:

Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.

Author:

Kate Boehm Jerome

Grade Level:

Elementary

Lexile:

610L

Length:

00:51