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Patsy Mink

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

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901557

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Hawaiian Patsy Mink, the first Asian American woman elected to Congress, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Maria Tallchief

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901502

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Maria Tallchief, the first Native American major prima ballerina, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Larry Itliong

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

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901540

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Larry "Seven Fingers" Itliong, a Filipino American labor organizer, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901519

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of physicist Jerry C. Elliott High Eagle, one of the first Native Americans to work at NASA, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Fred Korematsu

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

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901564

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of civil rights hero Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American who stood up for other Japanese Americans during World War II, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Grace Lee Boggs

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

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901533

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of political and social activist Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American author and revolutionary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Deb Haaland

June Thiele (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781668901496

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Deb Haaland, the first confirmed Native American Cabinet secretary, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.

Jill Biden: Educator

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346057

Jill Biden has held many roles in the government and beyond. Through them all, she never stopped learning or teaching! This low-level title introduces young readers to the life and work of Jill Biden. Leveled text and crisp images combine with a profile, timeline, and map to introduce basic facts about Jill. Quotes throughout the book let readers hear from Jill in her own words. This informative title shows the importance of lifelong learning!

Kamala Harris: Vice President

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346064

Kamala Harris is the first female, Black, and Asian American vice president! But how did she accomplish all that she has? In this leveled title, young readers are introduced to the life and work of Kamala Harris. A profile, map, and timeline detail basic facts of her life, while quotes let Kamala speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to become young leaders!

Selena Gomez: Mental Health Advocate

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346071

Selena Gomez is known for her acting and music career. But she also advocates for mental health! Through leveled text and crisp images, this low-level title introduces Selena’s life and accomplishments. A profile details basic facts about her life, a map shows off her hometown, and a timeline lays out important events. Quotes throughout the book let Selena inspire readers in her own words. This title gives readers a role model for mental health awareness and beyond!

Greta Thunberg: Climate Activist

Elizabeth Neuenfeldt (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648346040

From a young age, Greta Thunberg has made it her mission to fight climate change! Through leveled text and crisp photos, this title for young readers introduces her life and work. A profile introduces basic facts about Greta, a map shows where she grew up, a timeline lays out some of the most important events in her life, and quotes let Greta speak for herself. This book is sure to inspire young readers to strive for change!

Ronald Reagan

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344268

Lifeguard. Actor. President. Jelly bean fanatic? These are just a few things that emerging readers will learn about Ronald Regan in this beginning biography title about his life, presidency, and legacy. Special features include a thought-provoking question, a timeline of life events, and a profile to help readers better understand the man who helped end the Cold War.

Thomas Jefferson

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344275

From writing the Declaration of Independence to making the Louisiana Purchase, Thomas Jefferson played a big role in making the United States what it is today! In this beginning biography of the third president, young readers will learn about this founding father through vibrant photos, leveled text, and special features such as a timeline, profile, and map.

George W. Bush

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344220

U.S. president, businessman, and former owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team? George W. Bush wore many hats in his life, but his most famous was his time as the 43rd president. In this title, leveled text and high-quality images introduce readers to George W. Bush and his life before, during, and after the presidency. Meanwhile, additional features highlight his birthplace, hobbies, and so much more!

George Washington

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344237

From farmer to founding father of the United States, George Washington lived a long, eventful life! Throughout this title, readers will learn about George Washington’s early life and presidency and how he set a foundation for the United States. As leveled text guides readers through the book, special features such as a timeline and profile provide further insight to America’s first president.

Joe Biden

Alex Monroe (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344244

After decades as a senator and eight years as a vice president, Joseph Biden gained a lot of experience in politics! In this title for young readers, high quality images and special features supplement the main text to provide information about Joseph Biden’s life and journey to become the 46th president of the United States.

John F. Kennedy

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344251

Did you know that President John F. Kennedy liked listening to bagpipes? Did you know he was also a war hero? Emerging readers will learn these facts and so much more in this title about the early life and presidency of America’s youngest president! As students read, they will encounter vibrant images alongside maps, timelines, profiles, questions, and more.

Abraham Lincoln

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344183

Abraham Lincoln is famous for leading the country through the Civil War. In this title, emerging readers will learn about the life and presidency of this famous president. Historic images and leveled text introduce readers to America’s 16th president, and special features highlight Lincoln’s birthplace, favorite things, and much more!

Barack Obama

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344190

Barack Obama is known by many as the first Black president of the United States. But readers might not know that President Obama likes to collect comic books and play basketball! In this title, young readers are introduced to Barack Obama’s life and presidency through leveled text and high-quality images. Special features include a map, a timeline, and a thought-provoking question.

Bill Clinton

Rachel Grack (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648344206

Bill Clinton was the 42nd president! Not only is he a successful politician, but he is also a talented saxophone player. Throughout this title for young readers, leveled text introduces Bill Clinton’s journey to the presidency as well as some of the challenges and successes he had while leading the country. Additional features will highlight Clinton’s birthplace, favorite things, and much more.

Michael Jordan

Katlin Sarantou (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189669

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Michael Jordan, the basketball legend, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Kamala Harris

Katlin Sarantou (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189713

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Kamala Harris, the first woman U.S vice president, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Magic Johnson

Katlin Sarantou (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189690

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of former professional basketball player Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Mae Jemison

Katlin Sarantou (author) Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189652

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Mae Jemison, the first African American woman astronaut, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.

Kobe Bryant

Jeff Bane (illustrator)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534189676

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left behind in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.