History Maker Biographies Set 1

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History Maker Biographies takes a look into the lives of past and present distinguished people who have gone down in history for contributing to sports, society, science, entertainment, and more. Each title features relevant and/or historical photographs, photo captions, and a timeline.

Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.

Title   ATOS Format Qty
History Maker Biographies Set 1 (6 titles)
Jackie Robinson: Baseball Legend 2.2
Jane Goodall: Chimpanzee Expert & Activist 1.9
Malala Yousafzai: Education Activist 2.1
Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader 2.0
Pope Francis: Religious Leader 2.0
Walt Disney: Animator & Founder 2.0
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Interest Level Preschool - Grade 2
Reading Level Grade 1
BISACS JNF007050, JNF007110
Genre Nonfiction
Subject Biographies, History
Copyright 2015
Division Abdo Kids
Imprint Abdo Kids Jumbo
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Season 2015-01-01
ISBN 9781629707006, 9781629708027, 9781629708539
Title Format Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Anywhere eBooks, Read-to-Me eBooks
Dewey 323-796
Graphics Full-color photographs
Dimensions 11.25 x 9.25
Lexile 0
Features Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, and Table of contents
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Martin Luther King, Jr.: Civil Rights Leader (History Maker Biographies) – Booklist

Large photographs of events in the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and scenes from the segregated South draw young readers into this pared-down biography. Two to four sentences per page lay out the facts. . . . This will work for one-on-one reading and classroom use. . . . The brevity of the sentences is ideal for the target audience. . . . excellent suite of photos. . . .

History Maker Biographies Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

Very basic facts are presented in simply, clearly written volumes appropriate for those just starting out on introductory biographies. Two to four sentences per page face a generally good quality color or black-and-white photo. The large, bold black typeface is surrounded by ample white space, making for comfortable reading; words defined in glossaries are set off in gray type. These information-packed titles will help readers understand why these individuals are important and appreciate their contributions to society. These will successfully fit the bill for those in need of easy-to-read biographies.

Author: Grace Hansen