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Frederick Douglass
Barbara Kiely Miller
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 15, 2007)Introduces the life of Frederick Douglass, who escaped from slavery in Maryland to become a speaker and writer for abolition and the rights of African Americans and women, and an advisor to presidents.
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Mae Jemison
Luke Colins, Gail Saunders-Smith
Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)An early biography of the first African-American female astronaut. This nonfiction book explores the life and achievements of Mae Jemison. Through full-color photographs and simple, easy-to-read text, emergent readers will discover her inspiring life, from early childhood to adult.
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Emily Dickinson
Maurene Hinds
Paperback (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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Booker T. Washington
Riley Flynn, Gail Saunders-Smith
Paperback (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of world famous teacher and African American leader, Booker T. Washington.
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Jackie Robinson
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Take me out to the ball game! Explore the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play baseball in the Major Leagues.
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Walt Whitman
Sheila Griffin Llanas
Paperback (Abdo - Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)Who is the author behind your most beloved American classic? This title takes a look into Walt Whitmans life, including significant events, influences, and most remembered works. Whitman was an influential American poet who is responsible for the famous poetry collection Leaves of Grass. Special features include sidebars, infographics, on-page definitions, online search sidebar, further evidence sidebar and primary sources. This title also includes a timeline, glossary, Web links, index, and common core activities. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing.
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Louisa May Alcott
Lori Fromowitz
Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)Explores the life of the author famous for such works as "Little Women" and "Little Men," describing her childhood, early career as a writer, time as a nurse during the Civil War, and literary successes.
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Garrett Morgan
Sarah L. Schuette, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor and entrepreneur.
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Emily Dickinson
Maurene Hinds
Library Binding (Core Library, Jan. 1, 2013)An introduction to the life and career of the beloved 19th-century American poet.
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Sacagawea
Monica L. Rausch, Susan Nations
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 12, 2007)These biographies introduce young readers to important figures in American history. Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, the series presents a straightforward account of each individual's life and times and describes how each person contributed to shaping our nation.
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Benjamin Banneker
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Library Binding (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Benjamin Banneker, a free African American astronomer, author, and inventor of the 1700s.
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Frederick Douglass
Isabel Martin, Kathryn Nicole Clapper
Paperback (Capstone Press, July 1, 2014)Explore the life and achievements of Frederick Douglass, a former slave and human rights leader before, during, and after the Civil War.
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