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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1921
Zaha Hadid
Discover how a young dreamer reshaped the world with her architectural vision.
32 pages· 439 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 548 ratings
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Books About Real-life Heroes · 8 titles considered
The Best Real-life Heroes Books for Kids
By the Bookroo Editors
Looking for excellent children's books about real-life heroes? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.
Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.
The Shortlist
Our 8 Favorite Books About Real-life Heroes
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$944
Chapter Book · Ages 5–11 · 1975
The Value of Believing in Yourself
A scientist's belief in germs leads to a groundbreaking cure.
62 pages· 1,797 words· Est. 20 min read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 644 ratings
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$1597
Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002
They Called Her Molly Pitcher
By Anne Rockwell, Cynthia von Buhler (Illustrator)
A woman steps up to fire a cannon in a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.
40 pages· 2,093 words· Est. 18 min read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 169 ratings
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2012
The Spy Who Played Baseball
By Carrie Jones, Gary Cherrington (Illustrator)
A baseball player turns spy, risking all to gather secrets in WWII's shadowy world.
32 pages· 1,019 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.9/5 Goodreads · 92 ratings
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$3392
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2015
The Original Cowgirl
By Heather Lang
A girl defies 1890s norms to pursue her passion for roping and riding.
32 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.1/5 Goodreads · 57 ratings
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$399
Chapter Book · Ages 4–7 · 1995
Hurricanes!
Discover the origins and impact of hurricanes.
1,893 words· Est. 32 min read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 41 ratings
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$1498
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022
Florence Nightingale
By Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, Kelsey Garrity-Riley (Illustrator) · Little People, BIG DREAMS series
A woman defies expectations to revolutionize healthcare during wartime.
32 pages· 533 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
4.4/5 Goodreads · 313 ratings
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2018
The Brilliant Deep
By Kate Messner, Matthew Forsythe (Illustrator)
One idea can save the world's coral reefs. Discover the power of hope and action.
48 pages· 959 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
3.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,322 ratings
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