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Away With Words: The Daring Story of Isabella Bird

Written by Lori Mortensen
“Isabella Bird was like a wild vine stuck in a too-small pot. She needed more room. She had to get...
1st - 4th
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Who Was King Tut?

Written by Roberta Edwards
Over one hundred black-and-white illustrations show the life and times of this ancient Egyptian...
3rd - 5th
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Wilma Unlimited: How Wilma Rudolph Became the World's Fastest Woman

Written by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by David Diaz

A young reader's introduction to champion athlete Wilma Rudolph follows her development of polio at...

K - 4th
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A Picture Book of Harry Houdini

Written by David A. Adler and Illustrated by Matt Collins
Harry Houdini repeatedly amazed audiences around the globe with his death-defying acts and illusions...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Pope Francis (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Barbara Kramer
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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Go Mo'

Written by Joe Bubar
This is the amazing story of Mo’ne Davis, first girl to pitch shutout and winning game in Little...
3rd - 5th
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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Heroes for All Times

Written by Natalie Pope Boyce
In these nonfiction companion guides to the best-selling Magic Tree House books, Jack and Annie help...
2nd - 5th
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When I Grow Up: Sonia Sotomayor (Scholastic Reader Level 3)

Written by AnnMarie Anderson
Meet the first Hispanic woman justice to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court!

Sonia Sotomayor is one of...

1st - 3rd
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Anne Frank (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Alexandra Zapruder
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
2nd - 3rd
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Can You Fly High, Wright Brothers? (Scholastic Science Supergiants)

Written by Melvin & Gilda Berger
All about Orville and Wilbur Wright—their favorite hobbies, how their interest in flying came about...
2nd - 5th
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Five Brilliant Scientists (Great Black Heroes)

Written by Lynda Jones and Illustrated by Ron Garnett

This easy-to-read biography describes the early lives and notable achievements of:

  • Susan McKinney...
Pre-K - 3rd
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Five Notable Inventors (Great Black Heroes)

Written by Wade Hudson and Illustrated by Ron Garnett
These inspiring chapter-book biographies follow the lives of influential and talented African Americans, detailing the obstacles they overcame in achieving their great accomplishments.
2nd - 4th
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Johnny Appleseed

Written by Eva Moore
John Chapman (Johnny Appleseed) sets out to plant apple trees in the American wilderness and becomes...
2nd - 5th
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The Secret Soldier

Written by Ann McGovern
The fascinating story of a young woman who disguised herself as a man and fought bravely for...
3rd - 5th
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Abraham Lincoln

Written by Keith Brandt
Young Abraham Lincoln's family didn't have enough money to educate him properly. But through hard...
3rd - 4th
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Amelia Earhart: Adventure in the Sky (Elementary Bios)

Written by Francene Sabin
A biography of an aviation pioneer, emphasizing her childhood.
2nd - 4th
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Before I Made History: Take a Giant Leap, Neil Armstrong

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Eager young readers will learn amazing anecdotes about the earliest accomplishments of some of...
3rd - 4th
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Before I Made History: Take a Stand, Rosa Parks

Written by Connie & Peter Roop
Young readers will learn about the events in Rosa's childhood that shaped her view of the world and...
3rd - 3rd
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George Washington (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Caroline Crosson Gilpin
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (National Geographic Kids)

Written by Kitson Jazynka
Stunning photographs and flawless on-level information introduce young minds to the wonder and...
1st - 3rd
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The Story of George Washington Carver

Written by Eva Moore
Young readers meet one of America’s most famous black scientists, whose concern for his people led...
3rd - 5th
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We'll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente

Written by Trudie Engel
An easy-to-read biography of Latin American legend, Roberto Clemente, who overcame poverty and...
3rd - 5th
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La pistolera Annie Oakley/Annie Oakley Sharpshooter (Read It Readers en Espanol: Tall Tales Green)

Written by Eric Blair and Illustrated by Micah Chambers-Goldberg

This book for beginner readers provides the story of Annie Oakley, and explains how she became a...

K - 4th
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Viva Frida

Written by Yuyi Morales and Illustrated by Tim O'Meara
Frida Kahlo, one of the world's most famous and unusual artists is revered around the world. Her...
Pre-K - 3rd

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