Biography
A written account of someone's life written by other writers such as the professional quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, Joe Montana. These books are good for straight facts and are great for book reports

Characteristics of Biography

  • Chapters form a timeline
  • Positive statements
  • Flashes by minor events and focuses on major events
  • Quotes of person
  • Clearly states dates of events
  • Good Source of Reference
  • Foreshadowing
  • Mostly 3rd person
  • Tends to be about famous people
  • Very little monalogue and dialogue

These are only a few characteristics of this genre organized in a short list


Books To Recommend
This book discusses and describes the life of the legendary physicist, teacher, peace activist, and Nobel Peace Award winner, Albert Einstein
This book discusses and describes the life of the legendary physicist, teacher, peace activist, and Nobel Peace Award winner, Albert Einstein

This book includes the life and adventure of the present day president, Barack obama who overcame adversity and became America's 44th president
This book includes the life and adventure of the present day president, Barack obama who overcame adversity and became America's 44th president

This book tells the true events of the horrifying and disturbing memories of the Holocaust from the Jewish civilians who witnessed Hitler's power and reign. They tell their stories about their every day life.
This book tells the true events of the horrifying and disturbing memories of the Holocaust from the Jewish civilians who witnessed Hitler's power and reign. They tell their stories about their every day life.

This book tells us about how African Americans had no freedom in America but a man by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. worked hard and believed that violence was not the answer and won the freedom for AfricanAmericans in America.
This book tells us about how African Americans had no freedom in America but a man by the name of Martin Luther King Jr. worked hard and believed that violence was not the answer and won the freedom for AfricanAmericans in America.




Why You Should Read Biography Books
  • Tells us about the past
  • Tells us information on people who have changed the world and have made an impact on society today
  • Teaches us lessons that others have experienced
  • Gives motivation for those who have the desire to succeed
  • It's great for book reports on a famous person