Tag: Biography

A full-color picture book biography about Mary Jackson, who became the first female African American engineer at NASA―includes several STEM activities for some real-world learning connections! When Mary Jackson

An introduction to one of the most outstanding Americans of the twentieth century, perfect for young readers. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. grew up to become a

Unlike the other presidents, Nelson Mandela was once a prisoner for 27 years. His tale is one of bravery, hope and inspiration. Know about his struggles and his accomplishments.

Daniel Boone was born an adventurer. Before the United States had freed itself from Britain’s rule, Boone was blazing trails westward across America. He helped establish Boonesborough, Kentucky, one

Did you know that Oprah Winfrey was not always rich and successful? She started from nothing and yet she worked hard to achieve her dreams. Hers is a story

Growing up in the 1830s, Louis Pasteur saw the horrifying effects of diseases like rabies and tuberculosis. He spent his lifetime searching for answers to his many questions and

Anne Frank and her Jewish family hid in a secret apartment in Amsterdam from 1942 through 1944, before they were discovered by the Nazis and Anne died in a

A President who could hunt, plow, and shoe a horse, Jefferson was an avid reader, a lawyer, an inventor, a statesman, and the author of the Declaration of Independence. 

Get to know Sally Ride, the first American woman in space! Reading about the lives of those who have been successful in their fields might just be the key