Biographies for Early Readers

Scholastic® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book is ideal for ages 5 - 8 and helps to learn reading. English book having 16 pages contains lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams..Age group and grade: Ages 5 - 8 years and grades kindergarten - 2nd.Language: English.Subject: Language arts, reading.Format: Book.Title: Easy Reader Biographies.Topic: Reading skills.Introduce key features of nonfiction with 12 easy-to-read biographies of must-know, inspiring Americans.Designed for young readers, these engaging 16 page books feature lively text, captions, realistic illustrations, glossaries, diagrams and more.Teaching guide includes graphic organizers and teaching ideas to help children comprehend the features of nonfiction and read with understanding.Includes 60 full color, 16 page books (5 copies of 12 biographies), 48 page teaching guide, sturdy storage box.Biographies correlate with Guided Reading Levels I and J.Scholastic® "Easy Reader Biographies" Book for language arts/reading is ideal for grade kindergarten - 2nd and helps to learn how to read.

Gallopade® "Presidents, Inventors & Explorers" Biography fun book for 1st - 5th grades offers an overview of each person's life/education/personal obstacles/accomplishments. Book has interesting biographies filled with fun activities..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11 and grades 1st - 5th.Subject: Social studies.Provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles and key accomplishments.Format: Paperback.Includes The Wright Brothers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Paul Revere, Johnny Appleseed, Juan Ponce de Leon, Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and more.Interesting reproducible biographies are filled with fun activities.The people in this set are the must-reads that all students are required to learn about and are tested on.Set of 13 books.Presidents, inventors & explorer biography funbook provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles.

Gallopade® "Women & Minorities Who Shaped Our Nation" Biography fun book for 1st - 5th grades offers an overview of each person's life/education/personal obstacles/accomplishments. Book has interesting biographies filled with fun activities..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11 and grades 1st - 5th.Subject: Social studies.Provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles and key accomplishments.Format: Paperback.Includes The Wright Brothers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Paul Revere, Johnny Appleseed, Juan Ponce de Leon, Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and more.Interesting reproducible biographies are filled with fun activities.People in this set are the must reads that all students are required to learn about and are tested on.Set of 13 books.Biography funbook provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles.

Introduce readers to the life of political activist Yuri Kochiyama, a Japanese American who was incarcerated during World War II and went on to be a leader in many of the liberation struggles of her time, with the Leaders Like Us Yuri Kochiyama inspirational biography. Yuri and her family were imprisoned during World War II for being Japanese American, which gave Yuri the passion to fight against injustice for the rest of her life. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about Yuri's legacy..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657282.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Yuri Kochiyama biography introduces young readers to the inspiring life of this Japanese American political activist, who fought against injustice after her family's WWII incarceration, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657299.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Pura Belpré biography introduces young readers to the life of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who used bilingual storytelling to engage Hispanic children and foster inclusivity, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Born blind and poor, José Feliciano never gave up on his dream of becoming a musician. Using his talent for guitar playing and singing, José spread his message of peace. Learn how José's blends of different music genres and languages helped people unite in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us book series. This inspirational, 24-page nonfiction book also includes post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657398.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.José Feliciano shares the inspiring story of a blind, impoverished musician who overcame obstacles to become a symbol of peace, blending music genres and languages to unite people, with vibrant illustrations, a timeline, after-reading questions, and an activity for further learning.

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta's biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. Post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line are included to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire and proved that you can accomplish your dreams no matter how big they may seem!.Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader.For ages 6-10..ISBN: 9781731657725.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Oscar de la Renta tells the inspiring story of the Dominican Republic-born fashion designer who overcame obstacles in a competitive field to build a successful fashion empire, proving that dreams can be achieved with determination.

Dalip Singh Saund was born to a Sikh family in a small village in India. He went on to become a scholar, public speaker, author, farmer, judge, and the first Asian American elected to the United States Congress. Learn about Dalip's fascinating, barrier-breaking journey overcoming anti-Sikh and Indian prejudice in this inspirational biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. This 24-page nonfiction book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills along the way..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657374.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Dalip Singh Saund tells the inspiring story of the first Asian American elected to the U.S. Congress, detailing his journey from a small village in India to becoming a scholar, public speaker, and public servant, with post-reading questions, a timeline, and an extension activity to enhance reading comprehension.

As a child, Serena Auñón-Chancellor loved watching rockets launch into space. She dreamed of becoming an astronaut, but she also loved medicine and helping people. Could she be both a doctor and an astronaut? Learn about how Serena Auñón-Chancellor made her dreams come true in this biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children's book series. This children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and time line to engage readers while reinforcing reading comprehension skills. Featuring vibrant illustrations, this nonfiction book introduces readers to Serena Auñón-Chancellor, a doctor and NASA astronaut who was the second Latina to go to space—proving you can make your dreams a reality!.Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latinx American leader.For ages 6-10..ISBN: 9781731657701.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Serena Auñón-Chancellor: Doctor and Astronaut tells the inspiring story of how Serena followed her dreams of both medicine and space exploration, becoming the second Latina to travel to space, and features vibrant illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to engage readers and enhance comprehension.

Oscar de la Renta loved art. He wanted to be a famous fashion designer, but it was a very competitive field where the most successful designers were French or Italian, unlike him. Learn about the fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who turned his dreams into a reality as you dive into Oscar de la Renta’s biography—part of the Leaders Like Us children’s book series..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Annette M. Clayton, Elisa Chavarri/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 1-4.Paperback.English.24 pages.9781731657749.After-reading questions.Extension activity.Time line.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.This nonfiction book introduces readers to Oscar de la Renta, a fashion designer from the Dominican Republic who built a fashion empire.