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Books in Picture-Book Biography Series series

  • A Picture Book of Anne Frank

    David A. Adler, Karen Ritz

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1993)
    The story of a girl who tried to hide from the Nazis.
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  • A Picture Book of Dwight David Eisenhower

    David A. Adler

    Paperback (Holiday House, Nov. 1, 2003)
    The story of a soldier, president, and peace-maker.
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  • A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman

    David A. Adler, Samuel Byrd

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1992)
    Harriet Tubman was born into slavery on a Maryland plantation in 1820. A rebellious child, she did not always do as she was told. She hated being a slave and escaped to the north on the Underground Railroad in 1849. During the next ten years, she used the money she earned at odd jobs to return to the south and lead about 300 slaves to freedom. Called "General Tubman" for her strength and bravery, Harriet went on to work as a nurse and spy for the northern army in the Civil War, fight for women's right to vote, and help to open a home for poor and elderly black people. David A. Adler tells about Harriet Tubman's life and character, showing why she was admired and loved by the many people who knew her. She was a conductor on the railway to freedom, a "Moses" to her people.
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  • A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson

    David A. Adler, Robert Casilla

    Hardcover (Holiday House, Sept. 1, 1994)
    The first African American to play in the major leagues.
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  • Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut

    Andi Diehn, Katie Mazeika

    Hardcover (Nomad Press, Sept. 10, 2019)
    A full-color picture book biography about Bonnie Dunbar, a young girl who made her dream of going to space a reality through hard work and determination―includes several hands-on science experiments for real-world learning connections. When Bonnie Dunbar spotted Sputnik traveling across the sky from where she stood on her family’s farm, she knew that’s what she wanted to do when she got older. In Space Adventurer: Bonnie Dunbar, Astronaut, readers ages 5 to 8 learn about the hard work Bonnie tackled throughout her life to make it aboard NASA’s space shuttle Challenger. From planting crops and driving the tractor on her family’s homestead to devouring all the books she possibly could to applying to NASA three times, Bonnie refused to give up! All her hard work and passion for science led her to a job that launched her into the stars as an astronaut. • In the Picture Book Biography series, children encounter real-life characters who are thrilled to learn and experiment, eager to make a difference, and excited about collaborating with team members. • Age-appropriate vocabulary, detailed illustrations, a timeline, simple STEM projects, such as drawing a scene from another planet, and a glossary all support foundational learning for kids ages 5 to 8. • Perfect for beginner readers or as a read aloud nonfiction picture book! About Picture Book Biography books and Nomad Press Space Adventurer is part of a set of four books in the Picture Book Biography series that introduces pioneers of science to young children and makes career connections in different STEM fields. The other titles in this series include Fossil Huntress: Mary Leakey, Paleontologist; Human Computer: Mary Jackson, Engineer; and Computer Decoder: Dorothy Vaughan, Computer Scientist. Nomad Press books in the Picture Book Biography series bring real-world figures to life through fun, engaging narratives paired with dynamic, brightly colored illustrations and quick activities that reinforce foundational learning. Elementary-aged children are encouraged to expand their perceptions of the roles of scientist, artist, explorer, and innovator by meeting women, people of color, and other minorities in the profession. Nomad’s unique approach simultaneously grounds kids in factual knowledge while allowing them the space to be curious, creative, and critical thinkers. All books are leveled for Guided Reading level and Lexile and align with Common Core State Standards and National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. All titles are available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats.
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  • A Picture Book of Jesse Owens

    David A. Adler, Robert Casilla

    Paperback (Holiday House, Jan. 1, 1992)
    A simple biography of the noted black track star who competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
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  • A Picture Book of Benjamin Franklin

    David A Adler, Alexandra Wallner, John Wallner

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1990)
    Surveys the life of Benjamin Franklin, highlighting his work as an inventor and statesman.
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  • A Picture Book of Robert E. Lee

    David A. Adler, John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner

    Hardcover (Holiday House, March 1, 1994)
    A graduate of West Point becomes head of the Confederate army.
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  • A Picture Book of Patrick Henry

    David A. Adler, John Wallner, Alexandra Wallner

    Paperback (Holiday House, June 1, 2001)
    Adler tells the story of Patrick Henry from his childhood on a tobacco plantation through his career as a lawyer, politician, and governor of Virginia. The author skillfully integrates quotations from primary sources into the narrative. There is no fictionalizing of thoughts or dialogue. Since Henry was known for his oratory prowess, excerpts from his most famous speeches are included and put into context with events of the time. Personal details, such as his wife's mental illness and his ownership of slaves, are mentioned but not explored in great detail. The subject matter is presented in a manner appropriate to its intended audience. The illustrations, all on double-page spreads, are softly colored and full of historical detail. Although the pictures do not have the stiff and formal look of period portraits, they do reflect the clothing styles and furnishings of the time. Teachers and students will appreciate this introduction to the patriot's life.This famous patriot served five terms as governor of Virginia.
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  • A Picture Book of Harriet Beecher Stowe

    David A. Adler, Colin Bootman

    Paperback (Holiday House, Aug. 1, 2004)
    Author of instant bestseller "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Harriet Beecher Stowe dared to expose the horrors of slavery at a time when the American public was finally ready to acknowledge this terrible injustice.
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  • The Gunnywolf

    Antoinette Delaney

    Paperback (Harpercollins Childrens Books, April 1, 1992)
    A retelling of a classic folktale about a little girl who ventures into the deep, dark woods and comes face to face with the dreaded Gunnywolf
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  • A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln

    David A. Adler

    Library Binding (Holiday House, March 1, 1989)
    Follows the life of the popular president, from his childhood on the frontier to his assassination after the end of the Civil War.
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