Beginner Biography

A child’s role model may be a parent, grandparent or sibling. Some people who do things that make life better for others can be a role model. And some people are role models because they show us how to overcome challenges. Covers important figures of Women’s History, and under-represented populations in U.S. history: Native Americans, Asian-Americans, African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans.

Ages 6 to 8    Grades K-2   Reading Level 1  24 pages   8" x 8"

Book features:  TOC, Glossary, Index, "Good to Know" higher level facts, Timeline, Additional Resources

Free Lesson Guides available.

What Reviewers Say

"Helpful backmatter, solid introductions, and a story-like structure to the writing make this series a solid choice for many elementary libraries."
     --School Library Journal Series Made Simple: April 2020

Rosa Parks: Brave and Determined
"This book is a great way to introduce this legendary figure to young children!"  -- Children's Literature/CLCD

Maria Tallchief: Native America's Prima Ballerina
"Pictures are beautiful & very well done.  Wonderful book; great for any personal or elementary school library."  -- Children's Literature/CLCD

CesarChavez: Friend to Farm Workers
"Through relatively few words and multiple colorful drawings, the life of Cesar Chavez, and the causes he supported, are well handled in this informative biography. Young readers will come away from reading this book with a deeper understanding not only of the life of Cesar Chavez but also what impact brave people can have upon the world they live in."
--Children's Literature/CLCD

Wilma Rudolph
A Junior Library Guild Selection

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The Best Products for Elementary Kids 2024

Softcover editions available now! For reading at home.

Schools & Libraries

Individual Library-bound titles: $29.32 (List) / $21.99 (S&L)

16 titles in Softcover ($8.99 list) and Multi-user ebook editions available.

Set 1: Available from our distributor Lerner Publisher Services.
7-title Hardcover Set: 978-1-7284-1658-8 / $177.24 (List) / $132.93 (S&L)
Ruby Bridges is out of print in Library-bound hardcover.
 

New Titles For August 2024!

8-book Hardcover set:  979-8-7656-6064-5
$234.56 (List) / $175.92 (S&L)

Congressman John Lewis: A Man on a Mission to Seek Justice for All
Ketanji Brown Jackson: From "Most Likely to Succeed" to the US Supreme Court
Rosa Parks: Brave and Determined
Helen Keller: Inspiring Opportunity for All
Ellen Ochoa: Breaking Barriers in Space
Will Rogers: Native American Star of Stage, Screen, and Politics
Jim Thorpe: World's Greatest Athlete
Jackie Robinson: Baseball's Second-Base Hero

15-title Hardcover Set  979-8765-6606-45  $329.85 S&L / $439.80 (List)
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