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Dolores Huerta

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author) Leo Trinidad (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668958780

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.

Cesar Chavez

Brenda Perez Mendoza (author) Leo Trinidad (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668958773

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.

Bella Abzug

Meeg Pincus (author) Leo Trinidad (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668958766

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.

Anne Frank

Meeg Pincus (author) Leo Trinidad (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668958759

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.

Willie O'Ree: Hockey Trailblazer

C.L. Laney (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781638894650

When Willie O’Ree was young, only white people played in the NHL. That didn’t stop him from dreaming of becoming a pro hockey player. A life-changing injury didn’t either. By following his passion, O’Ree made his dream a reality and paved the way for others to follow. He continues to break barriers, giving every child the opportunity to play.

Scientist Victor Ochoa

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871229

Scientist Victor Leaton Ochoa was a Mexican-American inventor and activist who best known for his invention of the Ochoaplane, a type of flying machine. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Scientist Kalpana Chawla

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871236

Scientist Kalpana Chawla was an Indian-American astronaut and aerospace engineer, best known for being the first woman of Indian origin to go to space, and for her work on the Space Shuttle Columbia. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Scientist George Washington Carver

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871212

Scientist George Washington Carver was an American scientist and inventor, best known for discovering many uses for peanuts and sweet potatoes, and for his work in promoting sustainable farming practices. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Scientist Benjamin Franklin

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871182

Scientist Benjamin Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, known for helping to write important documents like the Declaration of Independence, and for his inventions, like the lightning rod and bifocal glasses. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Scientist Amelia Earhart

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871199

Scientist Amelia Earhart was an American aviation pioneer and author, best known for being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and for her mysterious disappearance during an attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1937. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Scientist Sally Ride

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871205

Scientist Sally Ride was an American astronaut and physicist, best known for being the first American woman to travel to space aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger in 1983. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President George W Bush

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871168

President George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States, known for leading the country during the September 11, 2001 attacks. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President George Washington

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871175

President George Washington was the first President of the United States and known for his leadership in the nation's founding and for setting many precedents for the presidency. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President Dwight Eisenhower

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871144

President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, a five-star general during World War II, and saw the development of the Interstate Highway System. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President Franklin Roosevelt

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871151

President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the 32nd President of the United States, best known for leading the country through the Great Depression and serving an unprecedented four terms in office. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Tammy Duckworth

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871113

History Maker Tammy Duckworth is a U.S. Senator from Illinois, a combat veteran, and former Army helicopter pilot, known for her advocacy for veterans' rights and for being the first disabled woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President Abraham Lincoln

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871120

President Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, best known for leading the country during the Civil War, issuing the Emancipation Proclamation, and preserving the Union while working to end slavery Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

President Barack Obama

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871137

President Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States, known for being the first African American president and for his focus on healthcare, climate change, and international diplomacy. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Sonia Sotomayor

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871106

History Maker Sonia Sotomayor is an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for being the first Hispanic and Latina woman appointed to the Court, and for her advocacy for criminal justice reform and civil rights. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Neil Armstrong

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871083

History Maker Neil Armstrong was an American astronaut and aeronautical engineer, best known for being the first person to walk on the Moon during NASA's Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Rosa Parks

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871090

History Maker Rosa Parks was an American civil rights activist, best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott after refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger, becoming a symbol of the fight against racial segregation. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Kamala Harris

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871069

History Maker Kamala Harris is the Vice President of the United States, the first woman, first African American, and first South Asian to hold the office, and a former U.S. Senator and Attorney General of California. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Martin Luther King Jr.

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871076

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights leader, best known for advocating nonviolent resistance and delivering his "I Have a Dream" speech, playing a pivotal role in the fight for racial equality in the United States. Luther King, Jr. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

History Maker Alexander Hamilton

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871052

History Maker Alexander Hamilton was an American Founding Father, the first Secretary of the Treasury, and a key author of the Federalist Papers, known for shaping the early financial system of the United States. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.

Entertainer Taylor Swift

Christina Earley (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781039871021

Entertainer Taylor Swift is an American singer-songwriter known for her narrative songwriting, genre versatility, and global success in both country and pop music. Articles are a unique way for readers to learn about the world around them. In addition to building reading comprehension skills and increasing vocabulary, articles can be used for writing and research.