Biography

A biography is a book or story about a real person's life. It is written by someone other than the person it is about. Biographies can be about famous leaders, scientists, artists, athletes, or anyone with an interesting story. They help us learn from the lives of others.

What Biographies Include

Biographies usually tell about a person's whole life, from birth to death or to the present day. They include important events, challenges, and achievements. Good biographies also tell about the time period the person lived in. They use facts and research to tell the true story.

Why Read Biographies

Biographies are inspiring because they show how real people overcame challenges. You can learn about people from different times and places. They teach lessons about hard work, courage, and following your dreams. Biographies also help you understand history through the eyes of real people.

Fun Facts

• The word biography comes from Greek words meaning life writing.
• One of the most popular biography series for kids is called Who Was.
• Some biographies take years of research to write.

Did You Know?

The first known biography was written in ancient Greece about 2,400 years ago by a writer named Xenophon.