Ketanji Brown Jackson has always had a passion for helping others in and out of the courtroom. She made her way from fighting for defendants without the means to fight for themselves to sitting behind the bench. Find out how Ketanji became the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Olympic all-around champion Sunisa "Suni" Lee in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Sitting Bull, the Teton Dakota chief, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's first queen regnant and last sovereign monarch, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Apache warrior Little Sister Lozen in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Indian American astronaut Kalpana Chawla in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Junko Tabei, the Japanese mountaineer who was the first woman to summit Mount Everest, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Apache leader and medicine man Geronimo in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps young readers develop word recognition and reading skills.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. This book examines the life of Lakota chief Crazy Horse 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.
Lou passe tous ses samedis avec Grand-Papa et Papi. Ils se rendent à la bibliothèque main dans la main, comme une guirlande de personnages en papier. Grand-Papa lit des livres sur la science et le design, Papi écoute des disques de rock and roll et Lou va de l’un à l’autre. Mais un jour, tout bascule. Papi fait une chute qui a des conséquences terribles: il sera confiné à un fauteuil roulant pour toujours, tout le temps. Incapable d’accepter son état, il se renferme et ne sort plus de sa chambre. En entendant Grand-Papa essayer d’égayer Papi, Lou a une idée. En utilisant des compétences qu’il a apprises de Grand-Papa et avec un peu d’aide des voisins, Lou élabore un plan pour Papi.
Portia has overcome a lot in life. Born with Down syndrome, Portia has been through many surgeries, lots of doctor’s appointments, and strange looks from people who want to limit what she can do. Inside herself, Portia knows she can do anything – including getting over her fear of dogs. But when Penny shows up at Portia’s house, she isn’t so sure. After all, Penny is a pit bull – the scariest dogs of all, right? Good thing Penny has a few tricks of her own to win Portia’s trust.
Haiti has a proud and important story of independence. Readers will discover how Haiti and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, history and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Guatemala is an important neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Guatemala and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and celebrations. Hello neighbor!
Dominican Republic is a close neighbor to the United States. Readers will discover how Dominican Republic and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and celebrations. Hello neighbor!
Sojourner Truth was born to slaves. She had no choice. But when she grew to be a young mother herself, she ran away with her child looking for freedom. She used her voice to speak for all slaves wanting to be free.
Mexico is one of the oldest civilizations in North America. Readers will discover how Mexico and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Canada and the United States share the longest border in the world. Readers will discover how Canada and the United States are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, activities and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Cuba is one of the nearest neighbors to the United States. Readers will discover how Cuba and the U.S. are alike and how they differ as they read about the land and people, animals and holidays. Hello neighbor!
Ruby Bridges just wanted to go to a good school. She did not ask to be a hero, but she knew how to be strong. Her bravery made it possible for classrooms today to be safe places for children of all races.
Wilma Rudolph wanted to run and jump like other children. But she had a serious disease that kept her leg from growing well. She did not give up and one day she became a big star winning Olympic gold medals.
When Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a young girl she knew she could do anything her brothers could do. But the laws in the country said women were not equal to men. Elizabeth knew she had to make a difference for all women.
Maria Tallchief was inspired to dance while watching Osage dancers as a child in Oklahoma. For tribal ceremonies only men were allowed to dance. But, Maria went on to become America's first prima ballerina.
Sequoyah created a way of writing the Cherokee language 200 years ago. Thanks to Sequoyah, the Cherokee today know more about their history and native language than almost any other tribe in North America.
Most folks know the famous story of Helen Keller—a DeafBlind girl who learned to understand sign language at the family water pump. But what do you really know about her? Did you know she was an activist, a rebel, a writer, a performer, a romantic? There is so much more to Helen than we usually learn in school. Read ahead as the story of Helen Keller’s passionate, boundless life unfolds—reminding us that she was, as we all are, so many things.
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of activist and community developer Wilma Mankiller, the first woman to lead a major Native American tribe, in a simple, age-appropriate way that helps children develop word recognition and reading skills. The series celebrates diversity, covering women and men from a range of backgrounds and professions including immigrants and individuals with disabilities. Includes a timeline, primary sources, glossary, and index.
