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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.

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.

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.

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.

Ada Lovelace

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

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534109148

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

Temple Grandin and Livestock Management

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130845

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Temple Grandin and Livestock Management examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the livestock industry. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Marion Donovan and the Disposable Diaper

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130852

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marion Donovan and the Disposable Diaper examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern diaper. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Jane C. Wright and Chemotherapy

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130807

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Jane C. Wright and Chemotherapy examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to cancer treatment. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Marie Van Brittan Brown and Home Security

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130814

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Marie Van Brittan Brown and Home Security examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to home security systems. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Margaret Knight and the Paper Bag

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130838

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Margaret Knight and the Paper Bag examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern paper bag. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Katharine Blodgett and Invisible Glass

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130869

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Katharine Blodgett and Invisible Glass examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to industrial chemistry. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Alice H. Parker and the Furnace

Virginia Loh-Hagan (author)

Publisher: Cherry Lake Publishing ISBN: 9781534130791

The 21st Century Junior Library Women Innovators series highlights the contributions of women to STEM fields. Alice H. Parker and the Furnace examines the life of this important woman and her contributions to the modern home heating systems. Sidebars encourage readers to engage in the material by asking deeper questions or conducting individual research. Full color photos, a glossary, and a listing of additional resources all enhance the learning experience.

Theodore Roosevelt

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347542

Learn about the adventures and policies that defined President Theodore Roosevelt. This book’s leveled text details Roosevelt’s early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and allow Roosevelt’s character and projects to shine off the page. Special features offer additional details about the president’s life, map where his story began, and ask readers a question to engage what they have learned. This title is full of fascinating facts about a famous president!

Jimmy Carter

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347535

Learn about President Jimmy Carter and the defining moments of his four years in office in this fact-filled title. The book’s leveled text follows Carter’s life, from his early years on his family’s peanut farm through his presidency, and to his current climate change efforts. Colorful photos support the main text and highlight critical moments in his presidency. A profile feature adds additional information about Carter’s life, and a question feature will help young readers connect with U.S. history!

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347528

Learn about the life and influence of the longest-serving president in U.S. history! This book’s leveled text describes Roosevelt’s early life and far-reaching achievements while in office. Historical photos support the main text and detail Roosevelt’s programs that have had a lasting influence on the nation. A profile feature explores the president’s beginnings, and a question feature asks young readers to think about what they have read. This title is full of information about an influential president’s accomplishments during one of the nation’s most trying times!

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Rebecca Pettiford (author)

Publisher: Bellwether Media Inc. ISBN: 9781648347511

Everybody likes Ike! With this title, dive into the details of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. The book’s leveled text begins with Dwight’s early years, from his education to his rise through the U.S. Army. Historical photos support the main text and highlight events like World War II, integrating Little Rock, and forming NASA. Special features and a question about Eisenhower’s leadership will help young readers engage with some of our nation’s most pivotal moments in history!

Splash!: Ethelda Bleibtrey Makes Waves of Change

Elisa Boxer (author) Elizabeth Baddeley (illustrator)

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781534112094

Ethelda Bleibtrey was a girl with guts who loved the water. As a child with polio in the early 1900s, swimming set her free. The water released her from her pain and helped her build strong muscle--and a powerful spirit. From then on, from the New York beaches to the choppy waters of the 1920 Olympics to the Central Park Reservoir, Ethelda made a splash wherever she went. For Ethelda, doing the right thing sometimes came with a price--change often does--but Ethelda helped make the world better than how she found it. Splash!

Michael Jordan

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647477349

Michael Jordan shoots. He scores! This basketball superstar dominated the sport for years. From a set of three-peat victories to a key spot on the Dream Team, his position as one of the greatest players of all time is indisputable. But how did the basketball great go from being cut during tryouts for his high school basketball team to earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame? Follow along as Michael grows from athletic kid, to star college player, to NBA Rookie of the Year and beyond.

Michelle Obama

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647477356

Record-breaking author, beloved First Lady, and strong mother, Michelle Obama is a powerhouse. Coming from humble beginnings, this girl from the South Side of Chicago excelled in school. After a couple of years practicing law, Michelle left to follow her passions to help improve the lives of those in her hometown of Chicago. She made her mark on the White House as a First Lady dedicated to the health of children, the lives of veterans, and the education of girls. And it seems that there's nothing stopping her from accomplishing even more in her life after the White House. Learn all about Michelle's spectacular life as an advocate, role model, and more.

Christina Koch

Rachel Rose (author)

Publisher: Bearport Publishing ISBN: 9781647477325

Christina Koch reached for the stars--and made it to space! As a kid, a love for science and engineering sent Christina to her school's rocket club and her backyard shed to build things with her dad. And that was all before she joined NASA, explored some of the most remote places on this planet, and finally blasted off for a historic space mission. As the record holder for the longest spaceflight made by a woman, you might think Christina's had enough of zero gravity. But not if she has anything to say about it! Learn all about Christina's spectacular journey as a NASA astronaut and engineer.