A biography book containing pictures and biographies

Picture book biographies are one of my favorite genres. They chronicle the life and times of some of the most famous people in the world, including the people behind beloved inventions.

They are accessible to all levels of students – even high schoolers!

A biography book containing pictures and biographies

Readers get a broad overview in picture book form, and then authors generously include ample back matter for further research and reading.

Take a look through this list of my top 25 favorite picture book biographies. You will find the stories behind the invention of the super soaker, the fascinating life of the first Black ballerina to dance for the American Ballet Theatre, the man behind ramen noodles, and so much more.

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TheBrilliant Deep: The Story of Ken Nedimeyer and the Coral Restoration Foundation

By Kate Messner

Environmental scient