Looks at men and women whose discoveries and achievements have changed the world Charts, diagrams and archival photographs provide detailed historical facts
- Age-appropriate vocabulary- Clear linkage between text and photos- Includes archival reproductions where appropriate- Positioned in the middle Early Intervention range- Comprehensive glossary of Words You Know- Index makes navigating subject matter easy
This is a clear, straightforward account of the childhood of Helen Keller that emphasizes her youthful struggles to overcome her blindness and deafness.
Introduce students to A. A. Milne, the author of children's favorites like Winnie the Pooh. This biography uses simple text structures and clear images to help readers learn about this amazing writer.
The 'Author Biographies' series introduces young readers to some of their favourite authors. Each book looks at one author's life, inspiration, and most famous books. This book is about Beatrix Potter.
Traces Roald Dahl's childhood, education, and career, what inspired him to write, and how he came up with story ideas.
The dramatic story of boxer Muhammad Ali, who burst onto the boxing scene in the early 1960s as Cassius Clay and went on to become known as "The Greatest, " is told in this age-appropriate book covering the legendary athlete's life both in and out of the ring. Full-color illustrations.
LeBron James arrived on the NBA scene in 2004 with a lot of pressure riding on his shoulders. Could he live up to all the hype that surrounded him at the draft? He could, and he did--quickly establishing himself as a player to watch. Now, he's ready for the new season, ready to prove that he's not a one-year phenom. And you can get in on the action with all the inside facts on this NBA sensation.
very great artist started out as a kid. Forget the awards, the sold-out museum exhibitions, and the timeless masterpieces. When the world’s most celebrated artists were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Jackson Pollock’s family moved constantly—he lived in eight different cities before he was sixteen years old. Georgia O’Keeffe lived in the shadow of her “perfec…
“Kids always search for heroes, so we might as well have a say in it,” Brad Meltzer realized, and so he envisioned this friendly, fun approach to biography – for his own kids, and for yours. Each book tells the story of one of America’s icons in an entertaining, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers, those who aren’t quite ready for the Who Was series.…