Aretha Franklin explores how Aretha Franklin made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact.
Anita Cameron, a disability rights advocate and activist, has moved the country closer to justice through her civil rights activism. This autobiography for early readers examines her life in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by Anita Cameron herself, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Be proud. Be seen. Writer and organizer Alice Wong's life and legacy is explored in this biography for early readers. Her work for disability representation and accessibility is presented in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Developed in partnership with Easterseals and written by a member of the disability community, this title helps all readers learn from those who make a difference in our world. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series celebrates diversity, inclusion, and the values that readers of all ages can aspire to.
Read about the men and women who have improved our lives through science including Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, astronaut Mae Jemison, inventor George Washington Carver, psychologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark, and many more.
As a child, Lewis Hamilton showed passion and skill for racing. Despite facing racism and other challenges, he wouldn’t let anything stand in the way of his dream of becoming a Formula One driver. Several World Championships later, he continues to live his dream and works to pave the way for more diversity in the sport and inclusivity in life.
This book chronicles Brock Lesnar's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Lesnar's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Roman Reigns's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Reigns's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles John Cena's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Cena's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Andre the Giant's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his untimely death. Andre the Giant's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. The Rock's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
This book chronicles Ronda Rousey's childhood, education, and early career; his rise to success; and his current status. Rousey's personal and professional challenges and achievements are highlighted as is his impact on entertainment wrestling. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet the world famous entertainer, Zendaya. This title introduces Zendaya from her beginnings in Oakland, California, and leads readers through her shining career. Touching on each stage of her life, easy-to-understand text and full-color images explain just how much Zendaya has accomplished. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet the young rockstar, Olivia Rodrigo. This title follows Olivia's journey from Disney Channel star to Grammy Award Winning artist. Her transformation into a world renowned singer/songwriter and young activist are presented with easy-to-understand text and full-color images. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet one of the bright, young faces of Hollywood, Sadie Sink. This title introduces Sadie as a girl with a dream to be on Broadway and follows her as she transitions into the Stranger Things star that has captivated the world. Easy-to-understand text and full-color photos touch on each stage of Sadie's career so far. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet the brilliantly talented actor, Timotheé Chalamet. This title introduces Timotheé from his beginning as a boy with a dream in New York City. Easy-to-understand text and full-color photos touch on the emotional films that gave him his big break and the blockbuster films that cemented the name Timotheé Chalamet in homes around the world. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet the music and movie superstar Harry Styles. This title follows Harry's journey from music competition show contestant to Grammy Award winner. Starting out as a teenage popstar and transforming into a widely respected name in the music and movie world, Harry Styles keeps people interested. His career is presented in easy-to-understand text and full-color images. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Meet the global superstar, Jung Kook. This title will introduce Jung Kook and the boy band that he grew up in, BTS. Young readers can follow along as BTS takes over the world with their music and fans. Jung Kook's transformation from a young teen learning to dance into a household name is presented with easy-to-understand text and full-color images. QR Codes in the book give readers access to book-specific resources to further their learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
In LeBron James, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life.
On June 30, 2022, Ketanji Brown Jackson was sworn in as the 116th Supreme Court justice. In that moment, she also became the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in the United States. This title explores Jackson's childhood, education, and adulthood, providing readers with a better understanding of who Jackson is and what led to her historic seat on the US Supreme Court. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
Rosa Parks played an instrumental role in the integration of Montgomery, Alabama, buses, and in the reemergence of the black community's fight for equal rights. Referred to as the 'mother of the civil rights movement,' Parks stood up for what she believed in and proved that one person can make a difference. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
Best known for breaking the color line in baseball, Jackie Robinson was central in the integration of the sport. During his successful career in college athletics, in Major League Baseball, and in his business career, Jackie Robinson rose above the racism he faced to become an important figure in the American Civil Rights movement. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
As an influential leader in U.S. politics, Condoleezza Rice became one of the foremost authorities on the Soviet Union during the Cold War and served in advisory roles for two presidents. Her intelligence and drive led her to one of the highest-ranking jobs in the White House, secretary of state. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman escaped to the North--then returned to the South many times to lead her people to freedom. This famous conductor on the Underground Railroad spent her life helping others, crusading for abolition, women's rights, and the end of poverty. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
Booker T. Washington rose from his slavery beginnings to become a national leader in education and civil rights. Beginning his career as a teacher and developing into a renowned speaker, Washington's influence is still felt today through Tuskegee University, which he originally founded. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative captions and sidebars, a phonetic glossary,a time line, a Think-About-It section, and an index.
Taylor Swift is a music star. As a child, Taylor knew she loved to sing. From her family's Christmas tree farm to her first Grammy award at age 20, this young star has accomplished a lot. And it was just the start! In 2018, Taylor decided to use her platform to speak out for causes that were important to her. This young star has so much she still wants to accomplish--and she has the determination to get it done! Learn about Taylor's journey as a singer, activist, and more.
