"Conoce a una de las personas más reconocidas en Norteamérica hoy en día con esta biografía de la jueza de la Corte Suprema, Sonia Sotomayor. Los niños aprenderán acerca de comó llegó a ser la primera Jueza Latina de la Corte Suprema y los obstáculos que tuvo que enfrentar en el camino."--Publisher's website. "Meet one of the most recognized people in North America today with this biography of the Supreme Court judge, Sonia Sotomayor. The...

Briefly introduces the life of Benjamin Franklin, touching on his inventions and his contributions to the city of Philadelphia as well as to the newly formed United States of America.

Presents an overview of the office of the president, exploring how they are elected, where they live, and what they do at work.

The life of George Washington is introduced in this early reader biography. After General Washington led the American colonists to victory in the Revolutionary War, everyone thought he should become the first president of the United States. Washington would turn out to be a strong leader and a wise president. Beginning readers will learn about the milestones in George Washington's life in this Level Two I Can Read biography, which combines a traditional,...

Describes some of the creative and subversive tactics the United States used to win World War II, including hiring Virginia Hall, the Allied Forces' most dangerous spy.

In 1838, a slave ship named the Amistad took hundreds of kidnapped Africans on a long journey across the Atlantic. But the brave captives would not give up their freedom, taking over the ship so they could sail back to their homeland. This History Reader is not to be missed.?Step 4 Readers?use challenging vocabulary and short paragraphs to tell exciting stories. For newly independent readers who read simple sentences with confidence.

The most effective method used to influence children to read is to incorporate the information that interests them the most. National Geographic Readers are educational, high-interest, and comprehensive for children. In this title, readers will learn about the fascinating life and legacy civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In this level two biography, difficult concepts are made understandable and transitioned into a more approachable

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Profiles the life and work of a founding father, from his rivalry with Thomas Jefferson to his portrayal on Broadway.