Finding information about famous people can be tricky. Here are some websites and library resources to get you started.
General resources
Biography books for kids in our catalogue
Biography in Context
Biographical information about more than one million people. Coverage ranges from Paris Hilton and George Clooney to Socrates and Boudicca.
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Britannica Library: Kids
Colourful and easy to use interactive online version of the Encyclopædia Britannica.
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People on our website
A list of all the biographies on our website by our librarians.
World Book Kids
Easy-to-use encyclopædia for young readers. Articles, multimedia, games, and interactive tools for homework and fun.
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New Zealanders
The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography
Explore over 3,000 life stories of important New Zealanders.
Local people on our website
A list of all the biographies of local people on our website by our librarians.
New Zealand children's authors interviews
Interviews with New Zealand children's authors and illustrators.
New Zealand Legends at NZEDGE.COM
New Zealand Legends are a broad group of 100+ innovators who have shown grit, guts and genius to achieve their goals and create their visions.
NZHistory people
Heaps of biographies and photos of New Zealanders from NZ History.
