Paperback Biographies

We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content. Includes photo glossary and index.Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656322.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book introduces young readers to life around the world, highlighting commonalities across cultures, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to enhance engagement and support social studies curriculum.

Part of the Travel to. . . Children’s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Kaitlyn Duling/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 5-9.Paperback.English.48 pages.9781731658104.Before- and after-reading activities.Extension activity.Glossary.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!.Take a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to. . . Ancient Cities and Civilizations!

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.

Finding success takes perseverance, tenacity, and resilience—all qualities you'll see in the people in this nonfiction book. These scientists and inventors persevered through failure, sometimes repeatedly, to accomplish their goals and achieve success—and you can do it, too!.Nonfiction.Chris Schwab/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 4-9.Hardback.English.32 pages.9781731657695.1 hardback book, 32 pages.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.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!.Part of the Driven to Succeed book series, Scientists & Inventors Who Never Gave Up tells the stories of exceptional scientists and inventors who overcame challenges to discover or invent something that changed the world.

Legends have a way of working themselves into our lives. You may not know the stories, but you know the signs. Discover the chilling tale of the jack-o-lantern, learn the legacy of the witch, and find out why you think breaking a mirror will have consequences... if you dare. Explore the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today..Nonfiction/Legends and Superstitions.Jen Breach, Joshua Janes/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 4-9.Paperback.English.32 pages.9781731657275.After-reading activities.Post-reading questions.Glossary words defined on the pages they appear.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!.Explore the origin stories of Halloween, witches, and different superstitions and how they came to be the versions we know today.

In the Amazing People: Scientists and Mathematicians Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to science and math while also completing engaging activities about each person..Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing scientists and mathematicians..Includes activities that relate back to each scientist and mathematicians..Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the scientist or mathematician to their own life..Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

Greta Thunberg, Sitting Bull, Sojourner Truth, Barack Obama … Students will be fascinated by these people's stories, as well as those of the other notable figures in this set. Each biography comes with text-dependent questions that assess students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. Includes 6 copies of each 10 biographies make this set perfect for small-group reading..Short engaging biographies of remarkable people that all students should know about.Best suited for children ages 8-10..Six copies of each biography make this set perfect for small-group reading.Teaching Guide includes text-dependent questions that assess comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.Engaging short texts detail their diverse backgrounds, the challenges they faced, and their triumphs as they set out to make their communities and our world a better place to live in.

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.

A Black woman had never been a justice for the United States Supreme Court until April 7, 2022 when Ketanji Brown Jackson made history. This lifetime appointment has only been held by two other African Americans before her. Learn about Ketanji Brown Jackson's life, experience, and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Black leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656292.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Ketanji Brown Jackson is a nonfiction biography that highlights the inspiring life and accomplishments of Ketanji Brown Jackson, the first Black woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to boost reading comprehension.

What's the best way to engineer a sandcastle? How do shadow puppets work? Find the answers to these questions and more with this Spanish STEAM book set devoted to learning how fun things work! Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution, ignite a curiosity about STEAM topics through real-world examples. This set features hands-on STEAM challenges that are perfect for makerspaces and that guide students step-by-step through the engineering design process. Make STEAM career connections with career advice from actual Smithsonian employees working in STEAM fields. Introduce early science topics to young readers with this STEAM book that is ideal for children ages 5-7..Fun in Action; Spanish.Teacher Created Resources.Paperback.9781087632445.5-7 years/Grade K-1.Set of 6 books

In the Amazing People: Activists and Advocates Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to society while also completing engaging activities about each person..Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing activists and advocates..Includes activities that relate back to each activist and advocate..Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the activist or advocate to their own life..Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

Grace Lee Boggs was a Chinese American woman who went from earning a PhD in philosophy to becoming an activist in the black power movement in Detroit. She used ideas about revolution to inspire people to create a new world and imagine a new way of living. Learn about Grace Lee Bogg's life and accomplishments in this nonfiction biography, part of the Leaders Like Us series. Featuring 24 pages with vibrant illustrations, this children's book also includes a timeline, post-reading questions, and an interactive activity to help develop reading comprehension skills..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of an Asian American leader.For ages 6-10..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656308.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.Leaders Like Us: Grace Lee Boggs is a nonfiction biography that explores the life and achievements of Grace Lee Boggs, a Chinese American activist who played a pivotal role in the black power movement, featuring vibrant illustrations, a timeline, and interactive activities to enhance reading comprehension.

Frida Kahlo, Lin Manuel Miranda, Billie Jean King, Shohei Ohtani … These are just some of the outstanding artists and sports figures whose life stories are sure to captivate students. Each biography comes with text-dependent questions that assess students' comprehension and critical thinking skills. Includes 6 copies of each 10 biographies make this set perfect for small-group reading..Short engaging biographies of remarkable people that all students should know about.Best suited for children ages 8-10..Six copies of each biography make this set perfect for small-group reading.Teaching Guide includes text-dependent questions that assess comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills.Engaging short texts detail their diverse backgrounds, the challenges they faced, and their triumphs as they excelled in their respective fields.

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656353.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make up different communities around the world, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

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.

In the Amazing People: Artists and Performers Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to the arts while also completing engaging activities about each person..Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing artists and performers..Includes activities that relate back to each artist and performer..Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the artist or performer to their own life..Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.