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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
A biography of Jane Goodall, the most respected primatologists in the world, who worked every day to make the world a better place. Her many discoveries changed the way we look at, and treat, chimpanzees.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
From the time he was a little boy, Neil Armstrong dreamed of flying bout how he turned his dream into realityand how his incredible drive, determination, and talent took him all the way to the moon.
7) Rosa Parks
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Introduces the children to Rosa Parks who are a true American hero.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
This fact-filled Rookie Biographies® book introduces the youngest readers to Florence Nightingale-the mother of modern nursing. Compelling photos and simple, engaging nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about how Nightingale worked hard to change health-care practices and saved many lives in the process. Book jacket.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This fact-filled Rookie Biographies® book introduces the youngest readers to Paul Revere-one of America's earliest heroes. Compelling photos and simple, engaging nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own-as they learn about Paul Revere's famous "midnight ride," as well as the many other things he did to further the cause of American independence. Book jacket.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When George Washington Carver grew up, African Americans were not allowed to attend most schools. Yet he never gave up on his intense desire to further his education. Read about how Carver worked to become a top agricultural scientistand how he used his knowledge to better the lives of poor farmers.
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Meet Cesar Chavez. He was a Mexican-American farmworker and civil rights activist. As a young boy, he had to work hard alongside his parents and siblings picking Crops for other farmers. His family was very poor. Cesar never forgot how hard the work was-or how unfairly pickers were treated. As an adult, he fought to improve the lives of all farmworkers in America. Book jacket.
Author
Publisher
Children's Press, An Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
This fact-filled Rookie Biographies® book introduces the youngest readers to Benjamin Franklin, a true patriot. Colorful photos and simple. engaging nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own-as they discover how much this incredibly accomplished man contributed to the founding of our nation. Book jacket.
18) Jackie Robinson
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers he became the fir st African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team. Read about how Robinson changed the face of baseball when he broke the color barrier and opened the door for the non-white players that followed.
19) Paul Revere
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
©2004
Language
English
Description
Discusses the historic ride to announce the coming of British troops to Massachusetts at the beginning of the Revolutionary War.
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