Find out about the life of American entrepreneur Oprah Winfrey from her childhood to breaking into the media and her many campaigns for change. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
Find out about the life of Nelson Mandela and his life as an activist against apartheid in South Africa. Jailed for his activism, he eventually became president. The book has photographs and a simple text suitable for young children.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
The Eagle Man, Charles Broley, loved the majestic birds he saw flying through the sky. He spent his retirement studying bald eagles across the United States and Canada. So, when he learned that they were in danger, he knew he had to figure out what was wrong. Follow along in this graphic adventure based on a true story about how citizens and scientists alike worked together to help save the iconic American symbol. Then, learn more about bald eagles and other eagles in danger.
