Tag: Biographies

Meet Taylor Swift., one of the most popular artists in America today.Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful

A biography telling the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States. Written in

Abigail Adams was the wife of John Adams, the nation’s second president. Abigail had strong opinions about war, politics, and the rights of women—and she wasn’t shy about expressing

For nearly two decades, Dian Fossey immersed herself in the study of mountain gorillas in Africa. She became known as a highly respected primatologista scientist who studies apes and

“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball.” — Booklist (starred review) Before he

At once daring, clever, smart, rich, determined, and rash, Cleopatra is one of history’s most fascinating figures. Here, children will find out all about: –   The Ptolemy Dynasty into

Introduce key features of nonfiction with 12 easy-to-read biographies of must-know, inspiring Americans. Designed for young readers, these engaging 16-page books feature lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams,

Meet Barack Obama!Fact-filled Rookie Read-About Biographies introduce the youngest readers to influential women and men, both past and present. Colorful photos and age appropriate text encourage children to read

“Tributes to the Statue of Liberty abound, but this one stands out for its unusual approach and powerful illustrations.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) It begins in 1865 as a romantic idea,