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Since 1992 Biography Today has provided collective biographies that speak directly to young readers ages 9 and up. An attractive cover design, visually interesting pages, and an exciting mix of people pulls them in, holds their attention, and keeps them coming back for more. Make Biography Today your source of accurate, entertaining, and appealing biographical information.
Look Who's Covered
Click here to view the Cumulative Index.
General Series
"No library should be without this resource. Highly recommended." --Pennsylvania School Library Association, April 2003
Click on the General Series link at right to find information about Biography Today subscriptions and hardbound annual cumulations.
Subject Series
"The best value for collective biographies is still Omnigraphics' Biography Today general and subject series." --NJEA Review
Click on the Subject Series link at right for a list of subject series and information on individual volumes within each series:
- Artists Series
- Author Series
- Business Leaders
- Performing Artists Series
- Scientists & Inventors Series
- Sports Series
- World Leaders Series
Biografias Hoy (Biography Today
in Spanish)
Biografias Hoy brings in-depth biographical profiles in Spanish to a wide range of Spanish-language students. Click on the link at right for more information about individual volumes.
Scope
- Covers current, high-profile individuals, as well as those of timely and abiding interest to young readers
- Features up-to-date, accurate, and informative sketches
- Includes biographical entries for living as well as deceased individuals of current interest
Format
- Sturdy library binding, 6" x 9" volumes
- Presented in an easy-to-understand and enjoyable format
- Includes photos, pictures, and quotes
- Contains in-depth information presented under the following boldface headings:
- Birth
- Youth
- Early Memories
- Education
- First Jobs
- Marriage and Family
- Career Highlights
- Memorable Experiences
- Hobbies
- Honors and Awards
- Features a Further Reading section
- Includes a current Address and Web Site Address (as available)
Comprehensive, Cumulative Indexes
Cumulative indexes include the following:
- General Index, including names, subjects, occupations, organizations, and ethnic & minority origins
- Places of Birth Index
- Birthday Index
What Reviewers Are Saying...
"While coverage of current figures makes Biography Today a useful reference tool, an appealing format and wide scope make it a fun resource to browse." —School Library Journal
“[This edition] of this highly respected series meets the high criteria set by earlier editions, staples in juvenile reference collections across the country. . . . The writing is clear and unambiguous, obviously geared to its target audience. This latest version of the highly respected set does not disappoint the researcher. This work is highly recommended for juvenile reference collections.” —American Reference Books Annual
"Biography Today is an excellent way of putting the talents, struggles, and dreams of influential persons in perspective for youngsters looking for national role models." —Curriculum Review
“The articles extensively use quotes from the personalities and those close to them as well as personal stories that give more than bare biographical statistics. Readers come away from the articles feeling like they have shared a comfortable conversation with the celebrity profiled.” — ARBAonline
“The best value for collective biographies is still Omnigraphics’ Biography Today.” — NJEA Review
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