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Amazing Americans: Thurgood Marshall

Kristin Kemp (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751606

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Here he helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights". Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Amazing Americans: Rosa Parks

Kristin Kemp (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781480751613

Rosa Parks was an amazing woman. She stood up for herself and for her beliefs. One day, Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a bus. Her actions helped spark the civil rights movement. Today, people have more freedom in America because of her actions. Colorful images, supporting text, a glossary, table of contents, and index all work together to help readers better understand the content and be fully engaged from cover to cover.

Washington's Birthday

Kelly Rodgers (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388606

Early readers will gain insight and understand why we celebrate George Washington's inspiring life and incredible accomplishments in this appealing nonfiction title. With captivating images, supportive text, and an accessible table of contents, glossary, and index, readers will be engaged from cover to cover!

Amazing Americans: Pocahontas

Sharon Coan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388408

This fascinating early biography will give readers the opportunity to learn about Pocahantas's incredible life through brilliant images, informative text, and a helpful glossary and index. Children will be inspired by her amazing life and will be encouraged to find someone they think is amazing!

Amazing Americans: Abigail Adams

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388743

What makes Abigail Adams such an amazing American? Young readers will find out in this intriguing biographical book that uses supportive text, a glossary, index, and table of contents in conjunction with colorful images to engage and encourage children to find someone that they are inspired by.

Amazing Americans: Paul Revere

Jennifer Overend Prior (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388736

Readers will learn about Paul Revere in this interesting biographical book. The vivid images and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, table of contents, and index to give readers tools they need to learn all they can about this amazing American. Readers will be encouraged to learn about a person they think is amazing.

Amazing Americans: George Washington

Sharon Coan (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388392

George Washington was an amazing American! Readers will learn about his life and the amazing things he accomplished in this early biography. Through detailed images, informative text, and an accessible glossary and index, readers will be inspired by George Washington!

Amazing Americans: Susan B. Anthony

Stephanie Kuligowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388231

Susan B. Anthony believed in equality for everyone. Readers will learn about her inspiring life and how she became known as an amazing American in this early biography that features vivid images and easy-to-read text.

Amazing Americans: Abraham Lincoln

Stephanie Kuligowski (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433388224

Abraham Lincoln is considered one of the greatest American presidents. In this engaging biographical title that features clear text and images, readers will learn about the amazing things that Lincoln did for the country during the Civil War and why he is considered a hero today.

Fantastic Kids: George Washington Carver

Michelle Jovin (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781425853358

Known as the "Peanut Man" and the "Plant Doctor," George Washington Carver was born into slavery and became a successful scientist, botanist, agriculturist, and inventor. Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the fascinating life of George Washington Carver. This high-interest title includes detailed photos, stimulating facts, and clear, informational text to engage students as they build their critical literacy skills. The book includes text features such as bold font, captions, a table of contents, a glossary, and sidebars to increase understanding, improve academic vocabulary, and prompt critical thinking. This text prepares students for college and career and is aligned with state and national standards. Keep grade 2 students engaged from cover to cover with this exciting reader.

George Washington Carver

Jennifer Kroll (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396731

George Washington Carver was born a slave and grew up to be a great botanist and inventor! Readers will learn why George was known as the "plant doctor" as a young boy, his strong desire to learn, and how he taught other farmers about crop rotation. Vibrant images, supportive text, a glossary, table of contents, and index work in conjunction to engage and delight readers as they learn all they can about "The Peanut Man"!

Sojourner Truth

Debra J. Housel (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396847

This inspiring biography allows readers to learn about the incredible life of Sojourner Truth. Featuring a timeline of Sojourner's life, a glossary, and an index working in conjunction with vibrant images and supportive text, young readers will be inspired by Sojourner's life as an abolitionist and suffragist.

Harriet Tubman

Debra J. Housel (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396830

In this biographical book, young readers will learn about the brave life of Harriet Tubman. Readers will discover how Tubman bravely escaped from her life as a slave to cross the Mason-Dixon line into freedom and how she helped hundreds of other slaves into freedom through the Underground Railroad with the help of abolitionists. The vivid images, stunning facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Tubman's life to give readers an engaging experience as they move from cover to cover.

Benjamin Franklin

Jeanne Dustman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433395901

Many people know that Benjamin Franklin discovered electricity through lightning, but he was also a great inventor and helped write the Declaration of Independence! Young readers will learn about Franklin's life in this appealing biography that features plenty of vibrant images, supportive text, "Fun Fact" boxes, and an accomodating timeline, glossary, and index.

Daniel Boone

Jennifer Kroll (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396823

Daniel Boone is often known for a coonskin cap, but more than that, he was one of America's greatest explorers! Readers will learn about Daniel's adventurous life as he hunted and trapped animals, created a "Wilderness Road", and rescued his daughter from Shawnee Indians! This fascinating book features informational text, lively images and drawings, and a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Boone's life.

Jackie Robinson

Stephanie Macceca (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396779

This biography introduces readers to Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Featuring lively images and inspirational text in conjunction with a helpful glossary, index, and timeline of Robinson's life, readers will be engaged as they read about Jackie's life as a college athlete, his start in the Negro League, his stand against segregation, and his being the first person to ever get named Rookie of the Year.

Neil Armstrong

Tamara Hollingsworth (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396762

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong made history by becoming the first man to ever walk on the moon! Readers will be engaged from cover to cover as they learn about Armstrong's inspirational career as an astronaut in this biography that features additional information on gravity, NASA, and the moon landing. The vivid images work in conjunction with the supportive text, timeline, glossary, and index to allow for better understanding of the content.

Annie Oakley

Jennifer Kroll (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396816

Readers will love this exciting biography about the famous cowgirl, Annie Oakley! Through colorful images, helpful text, glossary, index, and timeline of Annie's life, readers will discover the amazing things that Annie could do with a gun, how she earned the nickname "Little Sure Shot", and how she became one of the stars of Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show!

Thomas Jefferson

Jeanne Dustman (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396793

Thomas Jefferson was a great American who helped the United States win its freedom from England. Jefferson helped write the Declaration of Independence, later went on to become the third president of the United States, and is even featured on famous Mount Rushmore! Readers will enjoy this biography that includes details of Jefferson's time as a lawyer, his membership in the House of Burgesses, and his role as Secretary of State. The vivid images and supportive text combine with the helpful glossary and index to provide readers with tools for better understanding of the content.

Wilma Rudolph

Stephanie Macceca (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396786

In this inspiring biography, readers will learn about the life of Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals at one Olympics. Readers will feel engaged and inspired as they read about Rudolph's incredible journey from a young girl with polio, to her first encounter with track and field, to becoming one of the best Olympic athletes of her time! A timeline of Rudolph's life, a glossary, and index are provided for further understanding of the content and improvement in vocabulary.

César Chávez

Stephanie Macceca (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396700

Young readers will learn the ways that César Chávez fought to protect the rights and lives of migrant workers in this inspiring biography that gives history behind protests and developments of unions that Chávez led. The vivid images and an interesting timeline of Chávez's life work in conjunction with supportive text and glossary, table of contents, and index to engage readers from cover to cover.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Stephanie Macceca (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396694

Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in fighting for Civil Rights for all people. In this biography, readers will learn about his inspirational life as he fought for equality of African Americans through nonviolence. The rich photos, supportive text, helpful glossary, timeline, table of contents, and index give readers important information for understanding King's fight against Jim Crow Laws.

Amelia Earhart

Tamara Hollingsworth (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396755

Young readers will be inspired by this biography about the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. The appealing images, helpful text, and supportive timeline, glossary, table of contents, and index combine to create an engaging experience as readers learn about one of the greatest female pilots of all time.

Alexander Graham Bell

Jennifer Kroll (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396748

Alexander Graham Bell was always trying to invent new things! In this biography, readers will learn about Alexander's life as a teacher and inventor of such incredible inventions as the telephone, record player, and metal detector. Colorful images, supportive text, an interesting timeline, and a helpful glossary, table of contents, and index combine to give readers an inspiring look into the life of Alexander Bell.

Eleanor Roosevelt

Tamara Hollingsworth (author)

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials ISBN: 9781433396717

In this fascinating biography, readers will learn about the amazing life of Eleanor Roosevelt as she strived for equality of all. Lively images and a timeline help show children Eleanor's inspiring journey as she grew from a young student in England to the First Lady of the United States to the first female member of the United Nations. The informational text, supportive glossary, table of contents, and index work together with the bright images to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content.