The first African American woman to travel in space, Mae Jemison has broken barriers in science and medicine to become one of the most admired women worldwide. This fascinating book describes how Jemison refused to let anyone stand in the way of her dreams. She became a doctor and worked in the Peace Corps until NASA invited her to join the astronaut program. Today, she is an important advocate for science in education - especially for girls and women. Jemison also continues to push scientific research to improve life in developing countries.
When doctors told her parents that she may never walk again, no one could have imagined that Wilma Rudolph would grow up to become the world’s fastest woman. This awe-inspiring book shows how, with grace, perseverance, and dedication, young Wilma used her inner strength to overcome physical disabilities caused by polio to win three gold medals for the USA in track and field at the 1960 Olympics. A sports superstar and an icon worldwide, her legacy continues to inspire youth and African-American communities today.
Imagine your family had to choose between sending you to school or having enough food to eat. This book tells how William Kamkwamba was forced to drop out of his school in Wimbe, Malawi, when a famine struck his village and his family, who relied on farming, could no longer afford his tuition fee. Instead of giving up on his education, William visited his local library often. It was here that he read a book about wind power. At the age of 14, William used what he learned from the book to build a windmill that brought power to his family’s home. He has since built his village’s first drinking water pump. William’s ingenuity, perseverance, and initiative are an inspiration to many people around the world.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge. Describes his childhood, when he started playing baseball, and how he got to be a power hitter in the MLB. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on four-time, Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Describes her childhood, her early interest in gymnastics, and her success as an Olympic gymnast. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx basketball star Sylvia Fowles. Describes her life growing up, where she went to college, and how she helped her team win three WNBA titles. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Broncos linebacker Von Miller. Describes his childhood, where he went to college, and how he helped his team win the Super Bowl. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry. Describes his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be an NBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on soccer superstar Megan Rapinoe. Describes her childhood, when she started playing soccer, and how she got to be a world-renowned player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, table of contents, glossary, books and websites, and index.
A biography in rhyme relates the story of Olympic swimmer and Syrian refugee Yusra Mardini.
Despite childhood dreams of becoming an Olympic ice skater, Vera Wang found her true calling in the world of fashion. Since the early 1990s, she has built a fashion empire known for beautiful, unique designs. This book follows Vera’s rise with leveled text, great photos, and special features such as a profile, a timeline, quotes, and more!
After years of dedication and diligent training, Simone Biles and her collection of gold medals have proven she is the greatest gymnast of her time! She is still a young woman with a lot to prove as she gears up for another Olympic games. Follow Simone’s path to greatness in this title for early readers. Special features include a hometown map, a profile, quotes and more.
Faced with constant career challenges, Michelle Howard has defied the historically male-dominated military to become the first female four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy! With a strong belief in the strength of diverse voices, her leadership has lead to heroic feats. Inspiring quotations and photos, a map, a timeline, and more highlight the life of this leading lady!
Using her wealth and technological genius to help people around the world, Melinda Gates is one woman who knows how to lead the way! She runs the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, working to provide opportunities and hope all walks of life. A profile, timeline, hometown map, and other special features add visual support to leveled text in this feel-good title.
Many know her from her role as Hermione from the Harry Potter film series. But Emma Watson has proven she has a lot to fight for in real life as well! She has led the way by becoming a UN ambassador and starting a campaign for gender equality. Through leveled text, a hometown map, a timeline, and more, discover how Emma Watson has become an inspiration for generations to come!
From exploring 1,000 miles of the Arctic tundra on dogsled to skiing across Antarctica, Ann Bancroft is no stranger to adventure! Her travels have taken her all around the world, making the outdoors her classroom. Discover the life of this explorer through engaging text and photos in this low-level title. Special features include a profile, career timeline, and inspirational quotes.
In basketball, players waiting for a court say, 'We got next!' This book reveals the WNBA players who are 'next' to become famous superstars. Meet the young players making their marks on the league and aiming for a WNBA title. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today’s pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today’s pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today’s pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today’s pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
Hit a home run with this new hi/lo series. Profiling the very best of today’s pro athletes Player Profiles is perfect for all your sports fans. Excellent choices for hitting CCSS standards in reading and math. Jam-packed with infographics, stats, and fun facts, these titles will have readers developing critical thinking skills while simply enjoying a fun book.
Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Biography is full of tips and tricks to help kids craft an informative biography, from conducting research to organizing information. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions.
Writing is an important skill that kids use almost every day. The goal of the Write it Right series is to make kids writing experts. Writing a Memoir is full of tips and tricks to help kids craft a meaningful memoir, from writing down memories to organizing and labeling stories. This book includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, activities, and instructions.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter.
