Explores the value of honesty through the lens of Nelson Mandela. An anti-apartheid freedom fighter who became South Africa's president, Nelson Mandela exemplified honesty by standing up for what he believed in, even when it was difficult. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of kindness through the lens of Fred Rogers. A children's television host who led Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Fred Rogers exemplified kindness through his treatment of others, his care for his viewers, and the values he highlighted on his show. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of perseverance through the lens of Helen Keller. A blind and deaf child who grew up to be a staunch activist for women's rights, worker's rights, and more, Helen Keller exemplified perseverance through her work to understand the world around her and make it a better place. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of compassion through the lens of Mother Teresa. A Catholic nun who founded hospices, orphanages, and more, Mother Teresa exemplified compassion through her care for the dying and destitute. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of courage through the lens of Harriet Tubman. An escaped slave who put her own life at risk to help other enslaved people find freedom, Harriet Tubman exemplified courage through her work on the Underground Railroad. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of curiosity through the lens of Nikola Tesla. An engineer and inventor known for his creativity and imagination, Nikola Tesla exemplified curiosity through his fantastical inventions. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of determination through the lens of Thomas Edison. An American inventor who came to hold a record number of patents, Thomas Edison exemplified determination through his rags-to-riches story and dedication to making inventions work. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
Explores the value of bravery through the lens of Malala Yousafzai. A Nobel Peace Prize winner who fights for girls' education, Malala Yousafzai exemplifies bravery through her fight against the Taliban. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension.
On September 25, 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman to be a Supreme Court Justice in United States history. But who was Sandra Day O'Connor? By challenging the assumptions of what women could and should do, Sandra opened the doors for others to do the same. Sandra Day O'Connor was the first, but her work ensured that she would not be the last!
Sonia Sotomayor rose to a seat on the highest court in the country. This early reader biography introduces young readers to her life and achievements in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Jonas Salk was a Jewish medical researcher whose polio vaccine saved countless lives around the world. This early reader biography shares his life and legacy in a simple, age-appropriate way.
From humble beginnings as a Jewish immigrant, Irving Berlin rose to musical fame, leaving behind a legacy that still delights listeners young and old. This early reader biography explores Berlin's life and legacy in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Ellen Ochoa made history as the first Latina astronaut in space. This early reader biography presents her life and accomplishments in a simple, age-appropriate way.
Dolores Huerta has worked for decades in support of laborers, farm workers, immigrants, women, and people living in poverty. Her tireless activism is presented in this early reader biography in a simple and age-appropriate way.
This biography celebrates the life and legacy of civil rights icon Cesar Chavez in a simple, age-appropriate way. Early readers learn about the movement Chavez helped launch to bring dignity and justice to the lives of America's farm workers.
Early readers are invited to meet Battlin' Bella in this simple, age-appropriate biography of Bella Abzug, a Jewish representative to Congress who made a name for herself fighting for equal rights for women.
This biography introduces early readers to the strength and resilience of Jewish Holocaust victim Anne Frank in a simple, age-appropriate way. It shows how her life and her legacy bring hope for a better world.
Athlete Simone Biles is an American gymnast, widely regarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, with multiple Olympic and World Championship gold medals. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them.
Athlete Patrick Mahomes is an American professional football quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, known for his exceptional playmaking ability and for winning multiple Super Bowls and MVP awards. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them.
Athlete Roberto Clemente was a Puerto Rican professional baseball player, renowned for his exceptional career with the Pittsburgh Pirates and his humanitarian work, as well as being the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them.
Athlete Michael Jordan is a former American professional basketball player, widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, known for his dominance with the Chicago Bulls and six NBA championships. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them.
Celebrated artist Robert Bateman is renowned internationally for bringing the natural ?world to life on the canvas. A naturalist and painter from his youth, Robert has for decades used his recognition to shed light on environmental issues and advocate for animal welfare. Robert Bateman: The Boy Who Painted Nature is the story of how a young child achieved his dream of painting the world around him and became one of Canada's most famous artists. Using Robert's own personal photographs, sketches and artwork, author Margriet Ruurs weaves a simple story of inspiration and encouragement. A story to motivate all the budding artists and naturalists in your life, with proceeds benefiting The Bateman Foundation.
This informational text tells about the life and deeds of Abrahma Lincoln.
Rosa Bonheur loved to draw animals. She was good at it too! Unfortunately, in nineteenth-century France, girls were not allowed to be artists. But Rosa didn't let that stop her. In this fictionalized account of her early life in Paris, Rosa studies art at home, bringing a menagerie of animals into the apartment to study up close. When she is kicked out of the horse market for sneaking in wearing boys clothing, Rosa must think creatively to challenge the rules in pursuit of her dream of becoming a world-class realist painter and artist.
Many know Marie Antoinette as the last Queen of France, overthrown during the French Revolution, but few know she was also a mother, adopted orphans, and helped the poor and needy. This biography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. This title helps all readers learn about a historical female leader who made a difference in our world.
