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Martin Luther King Jr.

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128027

Find out about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. from how he fought racism and led the civil rights movement in the United States to his tragic death and how he is remembered now around the world. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

Maya Angelou

Izzi Howell (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128034

Find out about the life of American poet and writer Maya Angelou and her work as an activist in the US civil rights movement. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

Barack Obama

Stephen White-Thomson (author)

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company ISBN: 9781427128010

Find out about the life of Barack Obama from his childhood and education to how he became President of the United States and what he achieved. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.

Chris Gardner

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988960

After a difficult childhood, Chris Gardner promised he would be a good father. He also vowed to become successful. When he found himself homeless as a single dad, Gardner didn’t give up. Instead, the Navy veteran put all his energy into becoming a stockbroker and building a happy life. Today Gardner inspires people to keep reaching for their dreams.

Sal Khan: Education Innovator

Myra Faye Turner (author)

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publishing ISBN: 9781645988984

When his cousin struggled in school, Salman “Sal” Khan decided to help. Since they couldn’t get together, Khan tutored her by computer. Soon he posted lessons online for others too. Seeing the need for online learning, he started the Khan Academy. Through the academy, Khan continues his quest to provide a world-class education to anyone who wants one.

Chadwick Boseman

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9798885096386

As a child, Chadwick Boseman read stories about people who inspired him. As an adult, he became an actor to tell inspiring stories to others. Chadwick fought to make his career a legacy that shares the stories he was passionate about. Learn all about Chadwick's spectacular journey as an actor and activist.

Zaha Hadid

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922880

This biography for early readers examines the life of famous Muslim architect Zaha Hadid in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Tecumseh

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922866

This biography for early readers examines the life of Shawnee chief and warrior Tecumseh in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Spike Lee

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923450

Spike Lee is a groundbreaking moviemaker and Academy Award winner. While tackling important issues, he's helped change the way Black stories are told on film and inspired future generations of filmmakers. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Sequoyah

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922859

This biography for early readers examines the life of Sequoyah, the first person to create Cherokee Syllabary, or Cherokee alphabet, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Ruby Bridges

Kelisa Wing (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922835

This biography for early readers examines the life of Ruby Bridges, the first African American student to integrate a school, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Queen Elizabeth II

Amanda Gebhardt (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668926352

This biography for early readers examines the life and death of Queen Elizabeth II, the former queen of England, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Oscar Micheaux

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923467

Oscar Micheaux is a groundbreaking moviemaker. He wrote, produced, and directed 44 movies at a time when Black Americans faced extreme racism. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Melvin and Mario Van Peebles

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923481

Father and son Melvin and Mario Van Peebles are groundbreaking moviemakers. They created unique films about Black Americans that changed the course of cinematic history. This book explores their lives and their fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Mary Fields

Kelisa Wing (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922842

This biography for early readers examines the life of Mary Fields, also known as "Stagecoach Mary," who was the first Black female mail carrier in the United States, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Kristi Yamaguchi

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922828

This biography for early readers examines the life of former figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Julie Dash

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923436

Julie Dash is a groundbreaking moviemaker. She was the first Black woman to have her movie shown in theaters across the United States, breaking racial and gender boundaries This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Jordan Peele

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923474

Jordan Peele is a groundbreaking moviemaker and the first Black screenwriter to win an Academy Award. His unique horror films explore important issues while drawing huge crowds. This book explores his life and his fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Jawed Karim

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668922873

This biography for early readers examines the life of Muslim Jawed Karim, co-founder of YouTube, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities.

Ava DuVernay

Joyce Markovics, Alrick A. Brown (authors)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668923443

Ava DuVernay is a groundbreaking moviemaker, the first African American woman to win Best Director at the Sundance Film Festival. In her films, she examines the Black experience and fights for justice. This book explores her life and her fascinating films. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, filmography, and sidebars.

Shirley Ann Jackson

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109117

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Shirley Ann Jackson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter.

Sally Ride

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109070

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of astronaut Sally Ride in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter.

Rosalyn Sussman Yalow

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109124

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Nobel Prize winner medical physicist Rosalyn Sussman Yalow in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and informative backmatter.

Mary Jackson

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109100

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NASA aerospace engineer Mary Jackson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter.

Marie Curie

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109131

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of nuclear physicist Marie Curie in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter.