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Publisher
National Geographic
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Formats
Description
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
...8) John Cena
Author
Publisher
DK/Brady/Games
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
John Cena is one of the most popular Superstars in WWE history. Discover the ins and outs of what makes him "The Champ", his desire, work ethic and refusal to ever give up. Learn about all his greatest matches, moments and triumphs, as well as fun facts.
10) The Rock
Author
Publisher
DK/BradyGAMES
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of Dwayne Johnson, the eight-time WWE Champion also known for his humor and acting roles.
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Scott wasn't sure what he wanted to be when he grew up. He struggled in school and often got in trouble with his twin brother, Mark. Then one day Scott discovered a book about test pilots and astronauts that set him on a new path. His new focus led him to fly higher and higher, becoming first a pilot and then an astronaut, along with his brother--the first twin astronauts in history. But his greatest accomplishment of all was commanding the International...
12) Kamala Harris
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about Vice President Kamala D. Harris, from her childhood spent growing up in Oakland, California, to her time serving as District Attorney of San Francisco, California and working as a United States Senator to her journey to the White House. Find out about Kamala Harris's life, achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging information for independent readers"--
14) Sojourner Truth
Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble Books
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
A simple biography of the former slave who spent most of her adult life as a speaker against slavery and supporter of women's rights.
15) Thomas Jefferson
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
Description
Presents a brief overview of the life of the third President.
16) Shirley Chisholm
Author
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A ready-to-read level 3 biography of Shirley Chisholm, who, in 1972 became the first African-American woman to enter the Democratic presidential race in the United States"--
17) Abraham Lincoln
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A brief overview of the life of the man who was President of the United States during the difficult years of the Civil War and who issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves.
20) Helen Keller
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Readers will be inspired by the amazing story of Helen Keller in this informative biography. They will learn all about her life, her achievements, and the challenges she faced along the way. The Level 2 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers.
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