Who Was? Series

Get to know fascinating historical figures, legendary athletes, scientists and innovators, artists, activists and more. Shop all the Who Was? books at Barnes & Noble. The Who Was? book series is a variety of short biographies that tell incredible stories about influential people in our society. These books are a great way for 8- to 12-year-olds to learn about important figures in a fun way.

10 Who Was? Books That Are Fun to Read

Who Was Nicola Tesla? by Jim Gigliotti

Who Was Ben Franklin? by Dennis Fradin

Who Was Pablo Picasso? by True Kelley

Who Was Jackie Robinson? by Gail Herman

Who Was Neil Armstrong? by Roberta Edwards

Who Was Ruth Badar Ginsburg? by Patricia Brennan Demuth

Who Was Betsy Ross? by James Buckley Jr.

Who Were the Beatles? by Geoff Edgers

Who Was Blackbeard? by James Buckley

Who Was Frida Kahlo? by Sarah Fabiny